In this review, let’s go over isotonic IV (intravenous) solutions. Isotonic IV solutions have the same osmolarity as the blood, meaning they have the same concentration of solutes within the fluid being administered than the blood. With these fluids, there will be an equal transfer of water, so our cells will stay the same inside […]
Hypotonic IV Solutions Nursing
In this review, I will discuss hypotonic IV (intravenous) solutions. Hypotonic IV solutions have a lower osmolarity than blood, meaning they have a lower concentration of solutes within the fluid being administered than the blood. Due to this, osmosis causes water to move from the extracellular space into the intracellular space, which can lead to […]
Hypertonic IV Solutions Nursing
In this review, let’s cover hypertonic IV (intravenous) solutions. Hypertonic IV solutions have a higher osmolarity than blood, meaning they have a greater concentration of solutes within the fluid being administered than the blood. Due to this, osmosis triggers water to exit the intracellular space, potentially causing cell shrinkage, which aids in expanding the extracellular […]
Male Foley Indwelling Catheter Insertion | How to Insert a Catheter
In this review, I will demonstrate how to insert an indwelling Foley catheter in a male patient. First, confirm that you have an order for the procedure, then verify the patient rights to ensure you have the correct patient and are performing the right procedure. Next, educate the patient about what will happen and answer […]
Peri-care (Perineal) and Catheter Care Female Patient
This article will review how to perform peri-care (perineal care) on a female patient with a Foley catheter. For a complete demonstration on this nursing procedure, you can watch the video below: Perineal and catheter care are an important part of patient care. This helps maintain the patient’s personal hygiene and decreases the risk of […]
Foley Catheter Mistakes to Avoid as a New Nurse
Foley catheters help patients drain urine, and as a nurse, this is a common skill you may perform. However, Foley catheters are a pretty big deal. If you don’t keep things sterile and insert properly, you can cause infection or damage to the patients genitals or urinary tract area. This video covers some common mistakes […]
Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE) Nursing NCLEX Review
This nursing review will cover Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE). It is important the nurse is familiar with the pathophysiology of Lupus along with medications used to treat the condition, signs and symptoms, and patient education. After studying this review about SLE, don’t forget to take the free Lupus NCLEX question quiz. What is Systemic Lupus […]
Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (Nursing) NCLEX Questions Quiz
Systemic Lupus Erythematosus NCLEX questions nursing review quiz! Lupus (SLE) is an autoimmune condition that causes damage to vital organs, tissues, and joints. It can affect any area of the body and signs and symptoms vary among patients (depending on the structure affected by the condition). The nurse plays a vital role with patient education, […]
Potassium-Sparing Diuretics Pharmacology NCLEX Review
Potassium-sparing diuretics NCLEX pharmacology review for nursing students! Potassium-sparing diuretics are medications that help remove extra fluid volume from the blood through increased urination. This review will discuss the mechanism of action of potassium-sparing diuretics, what conditions they treat, nursing implications, side effects, and patient education. Don’t forget to take the potassium-sparing diuretics quiz after reviewing this […]
Potassium-Sparing Diuretics NCLEX Questions Pharmacology
Potassium-sparing diuretics pharmacology NCLEX questions for nursing students! Potassium-sparing diuretics are medications used to help remove extra fluid volume from the body. The nurse should be aware of how the drug works, why it is ordered, nursing implications, adverse reactions, and how to teach the patient how to take the medication. This quiz is part of a pharmacology […]
Thiazide Diuretics Pharmacology NCLEX Review
Thiazide diuretics NCLEX pharmacology review for nursing students! Thiazide diuretics are medications that help remove extra fluid volume from the blood through increased urination. This review will discuss the mechanism of action of thiazide diuretics, what conditions they treat, nursing implications, side effects, and patient education. Don’t forget to take the thiazide diuretics quiz after reviewing this […]
Thiazide Diuretics Pharmacology NCLEX Questions
Thiazide diuretics pharmacology NCLEX questions for nursing students! Thiazide diuretics are medications used to help remove extra fluid volume from the body. The nurse should be aware of how the drug works, why it is ordered, nursing implications, adverse reactions, and how to teach the patient how to take the medication. This quiz is part of a pharmacology […]
Loop Diuretics NCLEX Pharmacology Review
Loop diuretics NCLEX pharmacology review for nursing students! Loop diuretics are medications that help remove extra fluid volume from the blood through increased urination. This review will discuss the mechanism of action of loop diuretics, what conditions they treat, nursing implications, side effects, and patient education. Don’t forget to take the loop diuretics quiz after reviewing […]
Loop Diuretics NCLEX Questions
Loop diuretic NCLEX questions for nursing students! Loop diuretics are medications used to help remove extra fluid volume from the body. The nurse should be aware of how the drug works, why it is ordered, nursing implications, adverse reactions, and how to teach the patient how to take the medication. This quiz is part of a pharmacology NCLEX […]
Renin-Angiotensin-Aldosterone System (RAAS) NCLEX Review
Renin-angiotensin-aldosterone system (RAAS) review for nursing students! Why do you need to know about the RAAS? This system is very important in managing our blood pressure, especially when the blood pressure falls too low. In addition, nurses should know how the renin-angiotensin-aldosterone system works so they can understand how certain cardiac medications (like ACE inhibitors) […]
Renin-Angiotensin-Aldosterone System (RAAS) Quiz
Renin-angiotensin-aldosterone system (RAAS) quiz for students! To help you understand important concepts in nursing school like how ACE inhibitors work or how the body manages the blood pressure, it is essential you understand the renin-angiotensin-aldosterone system. Don’t forget to check more NCLEX reviews for nursing students and to watching the lecture on the renin-angiotensin-aldosterone system. […]
Renal NCLEX Practice Question
This is a renal NCLEX practice question about the stages of acute kidney injury. This question provides a scenario about a patient with AKI. As the nurse, you must determine what stage of AKI this patient is in along with the complications and signs/symptoms that may present in this stage. This question is one of the many […]
Chronic Kidney Disease NCLEX Review
This NCLEX review will discuss chronic kidney disease (also called chronic renal failure). As a nursing student, you must be familiar with chronic kidney disease along with how to care for patients who are experiencing this condition. These type of questions may be found on NCLEX and definitely on nursing lecture exams. Don’t forget to […]
Chronic Kidney Disease NCLEX Practice Questions
This is a quiz that contains NCLEX review questions for chronic kidney disease (also called end stage renal failure). As a nurse providing care to a patient with CKD, it is important to know the signs and symptoms, pathophysiology, nursing management, patient education, and treatment for this condition. In the previous NCLEX review series, I […]
Acute Kidney Injury (Renal Failure) NCLEX Review
This NCLEX review will discuss acute kidney injury (also called acute renal failure). As a nursing student, you must be familiar with acute kidney injury along with how to care for patients who are experiencing this condition. These type of questions may be found on NCLEX and definitely on nursing lecture exams. Don’t forget to […]
Acute Kidney Injury NCLEX Practice Questions
This is a quiz that contains NCLEX review questions for acute kidney injury (also called acute renal failure). As a nurse providing care to a patient with AKI, it is important to know the signs and symptoms, pathophysiology, nursing management, patient education, and treatment for these conditions. In the previous NCLEX review series, I explained […]
Nephrotic Syndrome vs Glomerulonephritis NCLEX Review
This NCLEX review will discuss nephrotic syndrome vs glomerulonephritis. As a nursing student, you must be familiar with nephrotic syndrome and acute glomerulonephritis along with how to care for patients who are experiencing these conditions. These type of questions may be found on NCLEX and definitely on nursing lecture exams. Don’t forget to take the […]
Nephrotic Syndrome vs Glomerulonephritis (Acute) Quiz
This is a quiz that contains NCLEX review questions for nephrotic syndrome vs glomerulonephritis (acute). As a nurse providing care to a patient with these conditions, it is important to know the signs and symptoms, pathophysiology, nursing management, patient education, and treatment for these conditions. In the previous NCLEX review series, I explained about other […]
Nephrotic Syndrome NCLEX Review
This NCLEX review will discuss nephrotic syndrome. As a nursing student, you must be familiar with nephrotic syndrome and how to care for patients who are experiencing this condition. These type of questions may be found on NCLEX and definitely on nursing lecture exams. Don’t forget to take the nephrotic syndrome quiz. You will learn […]
Nephrotic Syndrome NCLEX Questions
This is a quiz that contains NCLEX review questions for nephrotic syndrome. As a nurse providing care to a patient with nephrotic syndrome, it is important to know the signs and symptoms, pathophysiology, nursing management, patient education, and treatment. In the previous NCLEX review series, I explained about other renal disorders you may be asked […]
Acute Glomerulonephritis Poststreptococcal NCLEX Review
This NCLEX review will discuss acute glomerulonephritis (poststreptococcal). As a nursing student, you must be familiar with acute glomerulonephritis and how to care for patients who are experiencing this condition. These type of questions may be found on NCLEX and definitely on nursing lecture exams. Don’t forget to take the acute glomerulonephritis quiz. You will […]
Glomerulonephritis NCLEX Questions
This is a quiz that contains NCLEX review questions for acute glomerulonephritis (poststreptococcal). As a nurse providing care to a patient with acute glomerulonephritis, it is important to know the signs and symptoms, pathophysiology, nursing management, patient education, and treatment. In the previous NCLEX review series, I explained about other renal disorders you may be […]
Renal Calculi (Kidney Stones) NCLEX Review
This NCLEX review will discuss renal calculi (kidney stones). As a nursing student, you must be familiar with renal calculi and how to care for patients who are experiencing a kidney stone. These type of questions may be found on NCLEX and definitely on nursing lecture exams. Don’t forget to take the renal calculi quiz. […]
Renal Calculi (Kidney Stones) NCLEX Questions
This is a quiz that contains NCLEX review questions for renal calculi (renal stones). As a nurse providing care to a patient with a kidney stone, it is important to know the signs and symptoms, pathophysiology, nursing management, patient education, and treatment. In the previous NCLEX review series, I explained about other renal disorders you […]
Urinary Tract Infection NCLEX Review
This NCLEX review will discuss urinary tract infection (UTI). As a nursing student, you must be familiar with urinary tract infections and how to care for patients who are experiencing a UTI. These type of questions may be found on NCLEX and definitely on nursing lecture exams. Don’t forget to take the urinary tract infection […]