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Common Drug Suffixes

Recognise a drug class from the ending of its generic name.

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Vital Signs and Normal Ranges

The adult and paediatric baselines every question assumes you already know.

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Lab Values You Must Know

The serum values that drive the most exam questions.

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Mental Health Terms

The vocabulary used in psychiatric assessment questions.

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Pediatric Milestones

Developmental milestones, vaccine schedule, and age-specific vitals.

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Maternal-Newborn Terms

APGAR, GTPAL, stages of labor, and postpartum assessment vocabulary.

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Endocrine Disorders

Diabetes types, insulin peaks, thyroid conditions, and adrenal disorders.

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Cardiac Medications

ACE inhibitors, beta blockers, calcium channel blockers, diuretics, and anticoagulants - drug class, action, and nursing consideration.

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Neurological Assessment

Glasgow Coma Scale, cranial nerves, stroke recognition, and seizure types.

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Gastrointestinal & Hepatic

Liver function labs, hepatitis types, pancreatitis, GI bleed assessment, and ostomy care.

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Infection Control Terms

Precautions, PPE, and asepsis vocabulary every LVN must know.

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Fluid and Electrolyte Imbalances

Hypo/hyper states for sodium, potassium, calcium, and magnesium.

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Respiratory Conditions

COPD, pneumonia, asthma, and oxygenation terms.

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Diabetes Medications

Insulins and oral antidiabetics — class, action, and nursing consideration.

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Neuro Assessment Essentials

Glasgow Coma Scale, cranial nerves, stroke, and seizure basics.

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Lab Values Quick Reference

Normal ranges and what abnormal results mean at a glance.

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Vital Sign Ranges by Age

Normal heart rate, respiratory rate, and blood pressure from newborn to adult.

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Isolation Precautions

Which precaution and PPE go with which organism or disease.

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EKG Quick Reads

Recognizing common rhythms and what the LVN reports.

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ABG Interpretation

pH, PaCO2, HCO3 and the four acid-base disturbances.

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Emergency Drugs

Code and emergency medications — action and nursing consideration.

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Wound Care Products

Dressing types matched to wound needs.

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Pediatric Drug Calculations

Weight-based dosing, safe-dose range checks, and pediatric math.

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OB Emergency Terms

Obstetric complications and emergencies every LVN should recognize.

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Psych Meds Quick Reference

Antidepressants, antipsychotics, mood stabilizers, and anxiolytics - action and key nursing consideration.

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Respiratory Medications

Core inhaled and oral respiratory drugs with LVN monitoring, teaching, and reporting priorities.

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Fluid and Electrolyte Imbalances II

Key electrolyte and fluid disorders with normal values, signs, and LVN monitoring and reporting cues.

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Neuro Assessment Terms

Foundational neurological assessment terminology and findings the LVN collects and reports.

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GI and Hepatic Conditions

Common gastrointestinal and liver disorders with signs, labs, and LVN monitoring and reporting priorities.

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Antidiabetic Medications

Insulins and oral/injectable antidiabetic agents with onset/peak, safety, and LVN teaching points.

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Critical Care Interventions

Core high-acuity interventions the LVN reinforces, monitors, and reports while the RN directs the plan of care.

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Lab Values Ranges

Common adult laboratory reference ranges with units and the critical values the LVN reports to the RN.

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ABG Interpretation Patterns

Step-by-step arterial blood gas patterns with real values so the LVN can recognize and report acid-base disturbances.

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EKG Rhythms

Recognition features of common cardiac rhythms so the LVN can monitor the strip and report emergent findings to the RN.

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Delegation Rules

The five rights of delegation and clear LVN, RN, and UAP scope boundaries for safe, exam-ready decisions.

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Safety Precautions

Fall, seizure, restraint, fire, and general patient-safety vocabulary every LVN applies at the bedside.

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Infection Control Protocols

Transmission-based precautions, PPE sequencing, and isolation protocols the LVN follows to break the chain of infection.

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Gerontology Key Terms

Normal aging changes, geriatric syndromes, and safe-care vocabulary the LVN uses with older adults.

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Renal Conditions

Kidney disease vocabulary with real labs (BUN, creatinine, GFR, potassium) and interventions the LVN monitors and reports.

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Perioperative Nursing Terms

Preoperative, intraoperative, and postoperative vocabulary the LVN uses to prepare, monitor, and recover surgical patients.

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Drug Administration Routes

Drills the absorption characteristics, onset speed, and nursing technique for each medication administration route.

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Antibiotic Classes and Coverage

Covers the major antibiotic drug classes, their mechanisms, key toxicities, and monitoring priorities for safe administration.

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Pain Management Medications

Reviews opioid and non-opioid analgesics, reversal agents, and safe pain-control nursing practices.

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Anticoagulant and Antiplatelet Therapy

Focuses on anticoagulant and antiplatelet drugs, their reversal agents, lab monitoring, and bleeding precautions.

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Medication Safety and the Rights of Administration

Tests the core safe-medication-administration practices, verification steps, and error-prevention rules every nurse must follow.

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Drug Interactions and Contraindications

Explains common mechanisms of drug-drug, drug-food, and drug-herb interactions and how to recognize dangerous combinations.

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Antihypertensive Drug Classes

Covers the major antihypertensive drug classes, their suffixes, side effects, and critical nursing precautions.

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Corticosteroids and Immunosuppressants

Reviews long-term corticosteroid and immunosuppressant risks, tapering rules, and key patient teaching points.

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Pregnancy Drug Categories and Safety

Tests knowledge of teratogenic medications, pregnancy risk classifications, and safe drug choices during pregnancy and lactation.

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Toxicology and Antidotes

Pairs common drug overdoses and toxicities with their specific antidotes and reversal agents for emergency recall.

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Complete Blood Count Essentials

Master the CBC: hemoglobin, hematocrit, RBC/WBC counts, platelets, and differential values every LVN must recognize and report.

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Basic Metabolic Panel Breakdown

Understand the electrolytes and metabolic values in the BMP, including sodium, potassium, glucose, renal markers, and critical values to report immediately.

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Coagulation Studies and Bleeding Risk

Review clotting studies like PT, INR, aPTT, fibrinogen, and D-dimer to assess bleeding risk and monitor anticoagulant therapy safely.

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Cardiac Enzyme Markers

Learn how troponin, CK-MB, BNP, and other cardiac biomarkers rise and fall with myocardial injury and heart failure to guide nursing care.

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Liver Function Panel

Study ALT, AST, bilirubin, albumin, and ammonia to interpret liver function tests and recognize signs of hepatic dysfunction.

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Renal Function Studies

Explore BUN, creatinine, GFR, and urine studies used to assess kidney function and identify early signs of renal impairment.

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Arterial Blood Gas Values

Break down pH, PaCO2, HCO3-, and PaO2 along with related oxygenation markers to interpret ABGs and recognize respiratory versus metabolic imbalances.

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Therapeutic Drug Level Monitoring

Review therapeutic and toxic ranges for commonly monitored drugs like digoxin, lithium, phenytoin, and vancomycin to catch toxicity early.

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Thyroid Panel Interpretation

Learn TSH, free T4, free T3, and thyroid antibody testing to distinguish hypothyroidism, hyperthyroidism, and autoimmune thyroid disease.

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Lipid Panel and Urinalysis Basics

Cover cholesterol, triglycerides, and key urinalysis findings so LVNs can identify cardiovascular risk and urinary abnormalities.

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Post-Operative Care Essentials

Key nursing interventions and complications to monitor during the immediate and early post-operative period.

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Wound Healing and Dressing Types

Types of wound healing, pressure injury staging, and dressing selection principles for wound management.

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Orthopedic Fractures and Casts

Fracture complications, traction, casting, and neurovascular assessment for orthopedic patients.

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Oncology Care Basics

Essential nursing knowledge for chemotherapy side effects, tumor markers, and cancer pain and end-of-life care.

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Autoimmune Disorders Overview

Key features and nursing considerations for common autoimmune and connective tissue disorders.

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Pain Management Principles

Core concepts of acute and chronic pain assessment, opioid safety, and pharmacologic and nonpharmacologic pain relief.

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Common Surgical Procedures

Key nursing considerations for frequently performed surgical procedures across body systems.

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Mobility Aids and Assistive Devices

Proper use and safety principles for canes, walkers, crutches, and transfer equipment.

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Musculoskeletal Conditions

Common degenerative, inflammatory, and injury-related musculoskeletal conditions and their management.

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Skin and Integumentary Disorders

Common skin conditions, burn assessment, and pressure injury risk factors relevant to medical-surgical nursing.

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Stages of Labor

Key facts on the four stages of labor, from onset of contractions through placental delivery and immediate recovery.

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Fetal Heart Rate Patterns

Core electronic fetal monitoring terms including baseline rate, variability, decelerations, and intrauterine resuscitation.

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Postpartum Assessment: BUBBLE-HE

The BUBBLE-HE mnemonic for systematic postpartum assessment, covering breasts, uterus, bladder, bowel, lochia, perineum, and mood.

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Newborn Assessment Basics

Essential newborn assessment facts including APGAR scoring, normal vital signs, skin findings, and routine prophylactic care.

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Breastfeeding Essentials

Key nursing facts on lactation physiology, latch technique, common feeding problems, and signs of adequate newborn intake.

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High-Risk Pregnancy Conditions

Critical obstetric complications every LVN must recognize, from hypertensive disorders to placental abnormalities and Rh incompatibility.

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Contraception Methods

A comparison of hormonal, barrier, and permanent contraception methods, including mechanisms, duration, and key nursing considerations.

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Prenatal Care Milestones

Timeline-based prenatal facts covering due date calculation, pregnancy signs, screening tests, and diagnostic procedures.

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Postpartum Hemorrhage and Complications

High-acuity postpartum complications including hemorrhage causes, uterotonic medications, infection, and psychiatric emergencies.

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Newborn Reflexes and Vital Signs

Expected newborn reflexes and normal ranges for temperature, glucose, weight, and stooling used to confirm healthy transition to extrauterine life.

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Growth and Development Milestones

Key developmental milestones across infancy, toddlerhood, and early childhood that LVNs must recognize to assess normal versus delayed development.

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Pediatric Immunization Schedule

Core childhood immunization timing, live versus inactivated vaccines, and contraindications LVNs need for exam success.

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Weight-Based Medication Dosing

Safe dosing principles for pediatric medications, including mg/kg calculations, conversions, and high-alert drug safety checks.

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Common Childhood Infectious Diseases

Presentation, transmission, and nursing considerations for the most frequently tested pediatric infectious and communicable diseases.

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Age-Specific Vital Sign Parameters

Normal heart rate, respiratory rate, blood pressure, and temperature ranges across pediatric age groups, plus measurement technique pearls.

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Age-Appropriate Safety and Injury Prevention

Anticipatory guidance and injury prevention teaching points organized by developmental stage, from infant sleep safety to adolescent risk behaviors.

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Growth Charts and Percentiles

How to interpret pediatric growth charts, percentiles, and expected weight and height gain patterns to identify normal versus concerning growth.

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Family-Centered Care Principles

Core concepts of family-centered pediatric nursing, including consent, therapeutic play, sibling support, and coping with hospitalization.

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Pediatric Pain Assessment Tools

Age-appropriate pain assessment scales and behavioral/physiologic pain cues used across the pediatric population from neonates to adolescents.

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Congenital and Genetic Disorders in Children

High-yield congenital anomalies and genetic disorders, their hallmark findings, and key screening or diagnostic tests for the LVN exam.

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Therapeutic Communication Techniques

Master the key verbal and nonverbal techniques nurses use to build trust and support psychiatric clients.

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Defense Mechanisms in Psychiatric Nursing

Identify unconscious defense mechanisms clients use to cope with anxiety and protect the ego.

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Antipsychotic Medications

Key facts on typical and atypical antipsychotics, their uses, and critical side effects LVNs must monitor.

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Antidepressant Medications

Review SSRI, SNRI, TCA, and MAOI drug classes, their side effects, and priority nursing considerations.

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Mood Stabilizers and Anxiolytics

Understand lithium, anticonvulsant mood stabilizers, and anti-anxiety medications used in psychiatric care.

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Anxiety Disorders

Recognize the features of generalized anxiety, panic, phobias, OCD, and PTSD for the NCLEX-LVN exam.

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Schizophrenia Spectrum Disorders

Differentiate positive and negative symptoms of schizophrenia and related psychotic disorders.

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Personality Disorders

Learn the key traits of Cluster A, B, and C personality disorders relevant to NCLEX-LVN mental health content.

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Substance Use Disorders

Review intoxication, withdrawal, and nursing management for common substances of abuse.

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Crisis Intervention and Psychiatric Legal Concepts

Cover crisis intervention principles, seclusion and restraint rules, and legal/ethical standards in psychiatric nursing.

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The Nursing Process (ADPIE)

Master the five steps of the nursing process—Assessment, Diagnosis, Planning, Implementation, Evaluation—and how they guide every patient care decision.

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Documentation Principles

Key rules for accurate, legal, and timely charting, including error correction, abbreviations, and confidentiality.

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Foundational Communication Skills

Learn the verbal and nonverbal techniques that build trust with patients, plus the common communication blocks to avoid.

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Patient Rights and Advocacy

Essential facts about informed consent, advance directives, and the ethical principles that protect and empower patients.

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Basic Physical Assessment Techniques

The four core assessment techniques and key baseline findings every LVN must know to detect changes in patient condition.

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Body Mechanics and Positioning

Safe lifting principles and the therapeutic patient positions every LVN must recognize and apply correctly.

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Basic Nutrition Concepts

Diet progressions, therapeutic diets, and nutritional support facts LVNs need to safely feed and monitor patients.

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Hand Hygiene and Standard Precautions

Foundational infection-prevention facts: hand hygiene timing, PPE sequencing, sharps safety, and the chain of infection.

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Admission, Transfer, and Discharge Basics

What happens at each transition of care, from admission orientation through discharge teaching and the teach-back method.

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Bedside Skills and Comfort Measures

Core hands-on skills for hygiene, positioning, and comfort, including pain relief methods and fall risk prevention.

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Diabetes Type 1 vs Type 2

Compare the pathophysiology, onset, and management of type 1 and type 2 diabetes mellitus, including key complications and monitoring priorities.

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Diabetic Ketoacidosis (DKA) Essentials

Core facts on recognizing and treating diabetic ketoacidosis, including fluid, insulin, and potassium management priorities.

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Hyperosmolar Hyperglycemic State (HHS)

Key features distinguishing HHS from DKA, including extreme hyperglycemia, dehydration, and fluid resuscitation priorities in type 2 diabetics.

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Hypoglycemia Recognition and Management

Recognize early and severe hypoglycemia symptoms and apply correct treatment protocols for conscious and unconscious patients.

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Insulin Types and Administration

Onset, peak, and administration rules for rapid, short, intermediate, and long-acting insulins, plus injection technique and storage guidance.

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Hyperthyroidism and Thyroid Storm

Signs of excess thyroid hormone, Graves' disease features, and emergency management of life-threatening thyroid storm.

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Hypothyroidism and Myxedema Coma

Recognize hypothyroid symptoms and levothyroxine administration rules, plus emergency care for life-threatening myxedema coma.

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Addison's Disease and Adrenal Crisis

Chronic adrenal insufficiency signs, electrolyte disturbances, and emergency treatment for life-threatening adrenal (Addisonian) crisis.

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Cushing's Syndrome Essentials

Physical and metabolic effects of excess cortisol, common causes including steroid therapy, and nursing priorities for Cushing's syndrome.

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Pituitary Disorders and Endocrine Labs

Pituitary hormone functions, ADH-related disorders like diabetes insipidus and SIADH, and key endocrine lab values for exam prep.

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Heart Failure Fundamentals

Core LVN facts on left- and right-sided heart failure, key symptoms, diagnostic markers, and nursing management priorities.

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Acute Coronary Syndrome Essentials

Key nursing facts for recognizing and managing MI and acute coronary syndrome, from atypical symptoms to reperfusion timing.

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Common Dysrhythmias

Recognize and respond to the most frequently tested cardiac dysrhythmias, from atrial fibrillation to lethal ventricular rhythms.

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EKG Basics for LVNs

Foundational EKG waveform interpretation covering the P wave, QRS complex, intervals, and normal sinus rhythm criteria.

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Hypertension Management

Nursing essentials for hypertension causes, drug classes, side effects, and lifestyle interventions tested on the LVN exam.

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Valvular Heart Disorders

Overview of stenosis and regurgitation across the major heart valves, plus endocarditis risk and anticoagulation nursing care.

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Cardiac Drug Classes

Mechanisms and nursing considerations for the major cardiac drug classes, from antiplatelets to inotropes.

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Cardiac Biomarkers and Labs

Key cardiac lab values and biomarkers including troponin, BNP, lipid panels, and electrolytes that affect cardiac function.

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Post-Cardiac Catheterization Care

Nursing priorities for monitoring and managing patients after cardiac catheterization, including bleeding, dye reactions, and discharge teaching.

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Cardiac Assessment Findings

Physical assessment findings LVNs must recognize in cardiac patients, including heart sounds, edema grading, and perfusion signs.

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Stroke Recognition and Response

Recognize stroke warning signs fast and master the nursing priorities for ischemic and hemorrhagic stroke care.

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Glasgow Coma Scale Essentials

Master the Glasgow Coma Scale components and scoring to accurately assess a patient's level of consciousness.

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Seizure Care and Safety

Key facts on seizure types, safety precautions, and emergency management including status epilepticus.

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Increased Intracranial Pressure

Essential nursing knowledge on recognizing and managing increased intracranial pressure before it becomes life-threatening.

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Spinal Cord Injury Care

Core nursing priorities for spinal cord injury, from spinal shock to autonomic dysreflexia and long-term care.

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Parkinson's Disease Nursing Care

Review the classic signs and nursing management strategies for patients living with Parkinson's disease.

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Multiple Sclerosis Nursing Facts

Understand the pathophysiology, symptoms, and nursing care considerations for multiple sclerosis.

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Cranial Nerve Assessment

Step-by-step review of all twelve cranial nerves and how to assess each one at the bedside.

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Pupil and Neuro Vital Checks

Quick-reference facts on pupil checks, motor strength grading, and neuro vital sign assessment.

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Neurological Medications

Common neurological medications, their therapeutic ranges, side effects, and critical nursing considerations.

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Upper GI Bleed Essentials

Recognize and manage upper gastrointestinal bleeding, from melena and hematemesis to variceal hemorrhage and emergency interventions.

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Peptic Ulcer Disease Basics

Core facts on gastric and duodenal ulcers, including causes, pain patterns, medications, and complications every LVN must know.

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Crohn's Disease Key Facts

Master the distinguishing features of Crohn's disease, from skip lesions and fistulas to malabsorption and biologic therapies.

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Ulcerative Colitis Nursing Points

Key nursing knowledge for ulcerative colitis, covering symptoms, complications, surgical cures, and medication management.

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Acute Pancreatitis Care

Essential facts on acute and chronic pancreatitis, including hallmark signs, lab values, pain management, and complications.

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Cirrhosis and Portal Hypertension

Understand cirrhosis and its complications, including ascites, varices, coagulopathy, and the labs that reveal declining liver function.

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Hepatic Encephalopathy Management

Recognize the signs, triggers, and treatments of hepatic encephalopathy caused by ammonia buildup from liver failure.

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Cholecystitis and Gallbladder Disease

Learn the assessment findings, diagnostics, and post-surgical care associated with gallstones and gallbladder inflammation.

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Bowel Obstruction Recognition

Differentiate small and large bowel obstruction, spot complications like strangulation, and understand decompression and monitoring priorities.

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Ostomy Care Fundamentals

Practical nursing skills for colostomy and ileostomy care, including stoma assessment, appliance management, and patient teaching.

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Acute Kidney Injury Basics

Core concepts on acute kidney injury including prerenal, intrarenal, and postrenal causes, phases of injury, and key nursing priorities.

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Chronic Kidney Disease Stages

Progression, staging, and systemic complications of chronic kidney disease, plus key nursing interventions to slow decline.

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Hemodialysis Essentials

Fundamentals of hemodialysis including vascular access types, monitoring, dietary restrictions, and common complications.

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Peritoneal Dialysis Care

Peritoneal dialysis exchange process, catheter care, and the critical warning signs of peritonitis every LVN must recognize.

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Renal Fluid and Electrolyte Balance

How renal failure disrupts fluid and electrolyte homeostasis, and the priority nursing interventions to manage imbalances.

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Urinary Tract Infection Care

Recognition, treatment, and prevention of lower and upper urinary tract infections across the adult and older adult population.

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Kidney Stones and Renal Colic

Formation, symptoms, treatment, and prevention strategies for nephrolithiasis and acute renal colic.

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Renal Diet Restrictions

Dietary management of chronic kidney disease and dialysis, including sodium, potassium, phosphorus, protein, and fluid guidelines.

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Renal Lab Values Essentials

Key renal laboratory values and their normal ranges, including BUN, creatinine, GFR, and related electrolyte markers.

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Dialysis Access and Complications

Vascular access types for hemodialysis and the safety precautions and complications every LVN must monitor for.

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Asthma Care Essentials

Core nursing knowledge for asthma exacerbations, rescue medications, peak flow monitoring, and warning signs of respiratory failure.

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COPD Management Basics

Key nursing facts on emphysema and chronic bronchitis, oxygen therapy precautions, breathing techniques, and exacerbation recognition.

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Pneumonia Nursing Care

Essential facts on community-acquired, hospital-acquired, and aspiration pneumonia, including prevention, assessment, and treatment priorities.

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Pulmonary Embolism Alerts

Critical warning signs, diagnostic tests, and anticoagulation management facts for recognizing and treating pulmonary embolism.

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Chest Tube Management

Nursing priorities for chest tube drainage systems, including tidaling, air leaks, dislodgement, and safe removal procedures.

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Oxygen Delivery Devices

Flow rates, FiO2 ranges, and safety facts for nasal cannulas, masks, and high-flow oxygen delivery systems used in nursing practice.

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ABG Interpretation Fundamentals

Normal values, acid-base disorder patterns, and the ROME mnemonic for quickly and accurately interpreting arterial blood gas results.

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Tracheostomy Care Basics

Essential safety and care facts for tracheostomy suctioning, stoma care, emergency equipment, and complication recognition.

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Bronchodilator Medications

Nursing facts on beta-2 agonists, anticholinergics, and methylxanthines used to relieve bronchospasm in asthma and COPD.

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Inhaled Corticosteroids

Nursing facts on inhaled and systemic corticosteroids for airway inflammation, including side effects, tapering, and administration technique.

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Bloodborne Pathogen Exposure Protocol

Step-by-step nursing facts on responding to needlestick and blood exposure incidents, OSHA reporting requirements, and post-exposure prophylaxis.

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Sterile Technique & Surgical Asepsis

Core rules of maintaining a sterile field and surgical asepsis, from draping and gloving to gowning and package opening.

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CAUTI Prevention Essentials

Nursing interventions and facts for preventing catheter-associated urinary tract infections in hospitalized patients.

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CLABSI Prevention Bundle

Central line insertion and maintenance facts nurses need to prevent central line-associated bloodstream infections.

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VAP Prevention Bundle

Ventilator-associated pneumonia prevention facts covering head-of-bed positioning, oral care, sedation, and suctioning.

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C. diff Recognition & Containment

Clostridioides difficile transmission, precaution, cleaning, and treatment facts for LVN exam prep.

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Sharps Safety & Needlestick Prevention

Safe handling, disposal, and reporting rules for needles and sharp instruments to prevent occupational injury.

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Fire Safety in Healthcare Facilities

RACE and PASS protocols, evacuation priorities, and fire prevention facts nurses must know for patient safety.

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Electrical & Equipment Safety

Facts on grounding, equipment inspection, and electrical hazard prevention nurses need to protect patients and staff.

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Restraint Alternatives & Reporting Requirements

Least-restrictive-alternative principles, restraint monitoring rules, and mandatory reporting facts for patient safety.

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Five Rights of Delegation

Master the Five Rights of Delegation framework used to safely and legally transfer nursing tasks, plus the key distinctions between responsibility, accountability, and assignment.

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LVN Scope of Practice Boundaries

Understand the legal boundaries of LVN/LPN practice, what tasks require RN oversight, and which procedures fall outside standard LVN scope in most states.

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Tasks You Cannot Delegate

Learn the core nursing functions that can never be delegated to unlicensed assistive personnel, including assessment, teaching, evaluation, and medication administration.

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Unlicensed Assistive Personnel Duties

Review the routine, standardized tasks appropriate to delegate to unlicensed assistive personnel (UAP) for stable patients with predictable outcomes.

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ABC Prioritization Framework

Apply the Airway-Breathing-Circulation prioritization framework to rank life-threatening problems and decide which patient or issue to address first.

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Maslow's Hierarchy in Nursing Priority

Apply Maslow's hierarchy of needs to nursing prioritization, from basic physiological needs through safety, belonging, esteem, and self-actualization.

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Stable vs Unstable Patient Assignment

Learn how patient stability and acuity determine appropriate staff assignments between RNs, LVNs, and float nurses.

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Chain of Command Essentials

Understand when and how to activate the chain of command to resolve unsafe orders, delegation conflicts, and unresolved patient safety concerns.

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Acute vs Chronic Prioritization

Distinguish acute from chronic conditions and learn how sudden changes, exacerbations, and baseline status affect prioritization decisions.

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Supervision and Accountability

Understand the nurse's ongoing supervisory and accountability responsibilities after a task has been delegated, including follow-up, documentation, and liability.

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Triage Categories

Master the triage categories used to prioritize emergency patients, from emergent red-tag cases to mass casualty sorting systems.

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Types of Shock

Learn to distinguish and manage the major types of shock LVNs encounter in emergency and critical care settings.

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BLS and Cardiac Arrest Basics

Review core BLS steps and cardiac arrest fundamentals every LVN must know for the NCLEX-LVN exam and real codes.

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Anaphylaxis Management

Recognize and respond to anaphylaxis quickly with this focused review of epinephrine, airway priorities, and monitoring.

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Poisoning and Overdose Antidotes

Know the key antidotes for common poisonings and overdoses tested on the NCLEX-LVN and used in emergency care.

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Burn Care Essentials

Build confidence with burn classification, fluid resuscitation, and airway risks in emergency burn management.

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Trauma Assessment Priorities

Sharpen your trauma assessment skills with primary and secondary survey priorities used in the golden hour.

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Emergency Equipment Basics

Get familiar with the essential equipment found at every emergency bedside and crash cart.

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Respiratory Emergencies

Review the most tested respiratory emergencies, from asthma exacerbations to impending respiratory failure.

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Cardiac Emergency Recognition

Quickly recognize life-threatening cardiac rhythms and MI presentations that demand immediate emergency action.

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