D-dimer blood test review for nursing students! This quick review will highlight the main concepts you need to know about a D-dimer lab test. As a nurse you want to be familiar with this blood test because it can help the physician determine if a patient may have a blood clot. Quick Lecture on the […]
Stages of Shock NCLEX Review
Stages of shock nursing NCLEX review for nursing students! In this review you will learn about the stages of shock (initial, compensatory, progressive, and refractory). After reviewing these notes, don’t forget to take the quiz that contains stages of shock NCLEX questions and to watch the lecture. Lecture on Stages of Shock Stages of Shock NCLEX […]
Stages of Shock NCLEX Questions
Stages of shock NCLEX questions for nursing students! This quiz will test your knowledge on all the stages of shock. Shock occurs when the body has experienced some type of injury or severe infection that cause the cardiac output to fall below the parameters needed to maintain tissue perfusion. This leads to cell hypoxia and […]
ARDS NCLEX Review
This NCLEX review will discuss ARDS (acute respiratory distress syndrome). As a nursing student, you must be familiar with ARDS and how it affects patients. In addition to the signs and symptoms, nursing interventions, and treatments for this condition. Don’t forget to take the free quiz that contains ARDS nclex questions after reviewing this material. ARDS […]
ARDS NCLEX Questions
This quiz contain ARDS NCLEX questions. ARDS (acute respiratory distress syndrome) is a type of respiratory failure that occurs when the alveolar capillary membrane leaks fluid into the alveolar sac. This condition can be deadly and usually develops secondary to another condition like sepsis, pneumonia, etc. In the previous NCLEX review series, I explained about […]
Cystic Fibrosis NCLEX Review
This NCLEX review will discuss cystic fibrosis. As a nursing student, you must be familiar with cystic fibrosis and how it affects the pediatric and adult population. In addition to the signs and symptoms, nursing interventions, and treatments for this condition. Don’t forget to take the free quiz that contains cystic fibrosis nclex questions after […]
Cystic Fibrosis NCLEX Questions
This is a quiz that contains NCLEX review questions for cystic fibrosis. Cystic fibrosis is a genetic condition that can cause complications with the respiratory gastrointestinal, and reproductive systems along with affecting the skin’s sweat glands. In the previous NCLEX review series, I explained about other pediatric disorders, so be sure to check those reviews […]
Tuberculosis (TB) NCLEX Review
This NCLEX review will discuss tuberculosis. As a nursing student, you must be familiar with tuberculosis along with how to care for a patient experiencing this disease. These type of questions may be found on NCLEX and definitely on nursing lecture exams. Don’t forget to take the quiz containing tuberculosis nclex questions. Lecture on Tuberculosis […]
Tuberculosis NCLEX Questions
This is a quiz that contains NCLEX review questions for tuberculosis. Tuberculosis (TB) is a bacterial infection caused by mycobacterium tuberculosis that mainly affects the lungs along with the joints, brain, spine, liver, and kidneys. In the previous NCLEX review series, I explained about other respiratory disorders, so be sure to check those reviews out. As […]
Epiglottitis NCLEX Review
This NCLEX review will discuss epiglottitis. As a nursing student, you must be familiar with epiglottitis and how it affects the pediatric population. In addition to the signs and symptoms, nursing interventions, and treatment for this condition. Don’t forget to take the free epiglottitis quiz after reviewing this material. NCLEX Lecture on Epiglottitis Epiglottitis NCLEX Review […]
Sympathetic vs. Parasympathetic Nervous System Quiz – Includes Pharmacology
Sympathetic vs. parasympathetic nervous system quiz for nursing students. This quiz will test your knowledge on the autonomic nervous system along with the medications (pharmacology) that either inhibit or stimulate these nervous systems. In the previous NCLEX review series, I explained about other neurological disorders, so be sure to check those reviews out. As the […]
Asthma NCLEX Review
This NCLEX review will discuss asthma. As a nursing student, you must be familiar with asthma along with how to care for a patient experiencing this disease. These type of questions may be found on NCLEX and definitely on nursing lecture exams. Don’t forget to take the asthma quiz. You will learn the following from […]
Asthma NCLEX Questions
This is a quiz that contains NCLEX review questions for asthma. Asthma is a chronic respiratory disease that causes inflammation to the smaller airways. In the previous NCLEX review series, I explained about other respiratory disorders, so be sure to check those reviews out. As the nurse, it is important to know how to care for […]
Metered-Dose Inhaler Spacer Demonstration
This article will demonstrate how to use a spacer with a metered-dose inhaler (MDI). What is a metered-dose inhaler (MDI)? It’s an inhaler used to administer a set amount of medication into the lungs. Medications that are used include bronchodilators, corticosteroids etc. What is a spacer used with a metered-dose inhaler? A spacer is an […]
Metered-Dose Inhaler Demonstration: Open and Closed-Mouth Techniques
This article will demonstrate how to use a metered-dose inhaler by using either the open or closed-mouth technique. What is a metered-dose inhaler? It’s an inhaler used to administer a set amount of medication into the lungs. Medications that are used include bronchodilators, corticosteroids etc. When administering a MDI, it is important to teach the patient […]
Pharmacology NCLEX Question: Bronchodilators and Corticosteroids
This is a pharmacology NCLEX practice question on bronchodilators and corticosteroids used to treat asthma. This question provides a scenario about prescribed medications for a patient with asthma. As the nurse, you must determine which inhaler you will administer first. This question is one of the many questions we will be practicing in our new […]
Pneumothorax NCLEX Review Notes
This is an NCLEX review for pneumothorax. Patients who have a pneumothorax are experiencing a collapse lung due to air leaking into the intrapleural space. In the previous review, I covered other respiratory disorders. So, if you are studying for NCLEX or your nursing lecture exams be sure to check out that section. When taking care of […]
Pneumothorax NCLEX Questions
This is a quiz that contains NCLEX review questions for pneumothorax. Patients who have a pneumothorax have built up pressure in the intrapleural space which causes the lung to collapse. In the previous NCLEX review series, I explained about other disorders you may be asked about on the NCLEX exam, so be sure to check out […]
Chronic Bronchitis vs Emphysema NCLEX Review Notes
This is an NCLEX review for chronic bronchitis vs emphysema. Patients who have chronic bronchitis and emphysema struggle with shortness of breath and proper gas exchange. However, these two conditions differ in many ways, especially the pathophysiology. In the previous review, I covered other respiratory disorders. So, if you are studying for NCLEX or your nursing […]
Chronic Bronchitis vs Emphysema Quiz
This is a quiz that will test your knowledge on the differences between chronic bronchitis and emphysema. Patients who have chronic bronchitis and emphysema are experiencing limited airflow due to obstructive pulmonary disease. Chronic bronchitis and emphysema limit gas exchange which can lead to serious complications that affect the rest of body, such as the heart. In […]
COPD NCLEX Review Notes
This is an NCLEX review for COPD (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease). Patients who have COPD are experiencing limiting airflow and decrease elasticity of the aveolar sacs. COPD leads to impaired gas, hyperinflation of the lungs, and other complications such as heart failure. In the previous review, I covered other respiratory disorders of the respiratory system. So, if you […]
Lung Anatomy and Physiology Review Notes
This article will help you learn the basics about lung anatomy and physiology. In nursing school, you will need to know the anatomy of the lungs and how gas exchanges takes place. This knowledge is very important when you are learning about disease processes such as COPD , Pneumonia, and other respiratory disorders. This review […]
COPD NCLEX Questions
This is a quiz that contains NCLEX review questions about COPD (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease). Patients who have COPD are experiencing limited airflow due to obstructive pulmonary disease. COPD limits gas exchange which can lead to serious complications that affect the rest of body, such as the heart. In the previous NCLEX review series, I explained about […]
Lung Anatomy and Physiology Quiz
This lung anatomy and physiology quiz will test your knowledge on the respiratory system. As a nurse, it is important you know the basics about lung anatomy and the physiology of gas exchange because it will help you understand respiratory disorders. The NCLEX exam loves to ask questions about respiratory disorders, therefore, it is important […]
Pneumonia NCLEX Review
This is an NCLEX review for pneumonia. Patients who have pneumonia are experiencing an infection of the lower respiratory system that affects the alveolar sacs. Pneumonia leads to impaired gas exchange which can require mechanical ventilation if severe enough. In the previous review, I covered other respiratory disorders of the respiratory system. So, if you are studying […]
Incentive Spirometer NCLEX Review
This is an NCLEX review on the incentive spirometer. In this review I will cover the most important material you need to know about the incentive spirometer for the NCLEX exam and give you a practice NCLEX style question at the end. An incentive spirometer is a device used to help improve lung function and prevent […]
How to Use an Incentive Spirometer
In this article, you will learn how to use an incentive spirometer. As a nursing student or nurse, it is very important you know how to properly use an incentive spirometer. In the previous review, I covered an NCLEX review over the incentive spirometer which included a NCLEX style question. So, be sure to check that […]
Pneumonia NCLEX Questions
This is a quiz that contains NCLEX review questions about pneumonia. Pneumonia develops when the lower respiratory system is infected with a bacteria, virus, or fungus. The infection causes inflammation and congestion of the alevolar sacs which causes hypoxemia. In the previous NCLEX review series, I explained about other respiratory disorders, so be sure to check […]
Lung Auscultation Points and Sounds
Learn lung auscultation points and normal breath sounds vs abnormal breath sounds. This article will highlight everything you need to know about assessing a patient’s lung sounds. As a nursing student or nurse, it is important you know how to correctly assess a patient during a head-to-toe assessment. Listening to lung sounds are a vital […]
Abnormal Breath Sounds Audio
In this article, you will learn the unique sound characteristics of abnormal breath sounds for both discontinuous and continuous sounds. In addition, you will learn the description of each abnormal sound and how they sound. In the previous reviews, I discussed normal breath sounds and how to auscultate the lungs that includes the landmark points and auscultation sites. Once you […]