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Type of diabetes drug ‘may protect against serious kidney problems’

Prescribing sodium glucose cotransporter 2 (SGLT2) inhibitors to treat type 2 diabetes may also help to lower the risk of serious kidney problems, according to Scandinavian researchers. They said that their findings provided further support for the use of SGLT2 inhibitors in a broad range…

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First pregnancy complications ‘linked to higher risk of future premature birth’

Study findings on complications during first and second pregnancies could help to identify women at increased risk of preterm delivery, according to Norwegian and US researchers. They found that women whose first baby was born at full term, but who experienced complications in pregnancy, had…

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NHS-funded nursing care rate to increase following ‘lengthy’ review

The NHS-funded nursing care standard weekly rate per person for 2019 to 2020 will increase and be backdated to 1 April 2019, the government has announced in the wake of a review. Organisations representing the care home sector welcomed the move but noted that it…

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Wellbeing package to help nurses ‘decompress and reflect’ at London trust

A London trust has brought in a package of wellbeing support for its nurses and other staff, including a supermarket, laundry service and “rest and recharge” zones to help relieve pressure during the coronavirus pandemic. Rosie Fitzsimons (pictured), head of the Nightingale Academy and consultant…

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Global nursing body issues warning on nurse mental health during Covid-19 crisis

There is a “vital and pressing” need for more mental health support for frontline nurses as a result of the coronavirus pandemic, according to international nursing leaders. The International Council of Nurses (ICN) highlighted the increased anxiety and stress for nursing staff working during the…

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Psychology Quiz Series - 9

Study explores why Covid-19 disproportionately affects older people

A “unique” study is tracking the effects of Covid-19 in people aged over 70, in a bid to help develop a bespoke vaccine for older people. The University College London (UCL) project involves more than 600 older people who have signed up to the study,…

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News round-up: Catch-up on April’s top nursing stories

Miss any of the news affecting the profession during April 2020? Catch up with our summary of the main nursing headlines, most of which are linked at this time to coronavirus or Covid-19.   Exclusive: BME nurses ‘feel targeted’ to work on Covid-19 wards The…

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Lincolnshire hospital staff nurse succumbs to coronavirus

A well liked and respected staff nurse has died at a hospital in Lincolnshire run by the trust where he worked after testing positive for coronavirus, his employer has announced. Anujkumar Kuttikkottu Pavithran, known as Anuj Kumar to his colleagues, died on Monday. He worked…

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NHS leaders set out new measures to protect BME staff in pandemic

Nurses from black and minority ethnic (BME) backgrounds should be “risk-assessed” before being placed to work in environments where Covid-19 is present, NHS England leaders have urged. Their request was made in a letter to local NHS organisations today, laying out the “second phase” of…

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Nurses asked to share experiences of Covid-19 peak for major study

The second of three surveys planned as part of a comprehensive study into how the Covid-19 crisis has affected the nursing profession has been launched. Researchers behind the Impact of Covid-19 on the Nursing and Midwifery Workforce – or ICON – study are appealing for…

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Visa extension scheme opened to midwives and social care staff after criticism

Free visa extensions will now be granted to a wider group of health professionals, including midwives and care home nurses, it has been announced, following pressure from nursing leaders. The government previously pledged to give an automatic, one-year extension to international nurses, doctors and paramedics…

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Covid-19 deaths in community and social care to be reported daily

The number of Covid-19-related deaths occurring in settings outside of hospitals will be reported by the government on a daily basis for the first time from today, ministers have said. The announcement, made yesterday by health and social care secretary Matt Hancock, follows concerns that…

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Nutrition and Biochemistry Quiz Series - 7

Exclusive: Survey reveals negative impact of Covid-19 on nurse mental health

Almost all nursing staff are feeling more stressed and anxious than usual, with a third describing the state of their mental health as bad during the Covid-19 crisis, reveals a survey by Nursing Times. Half of nursing staff who responded to the survey considered the…

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Community nurse leader raises charity funds by walking marathon

Dr Crystal Oldman, chief executive of the Queen’s Nursing Institute, walked a marathon last Saturday to raise funds for the charity. The fundraiser was part of the national effort being organised by the London Marathon and UK charities – called Challenge 2.6 – that took…

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Normal NHS services to be ‘restored’ starting with cancer and mental health

The “most urgent” NHS services that were scaled back due to the coronavirus outbreak will begin to be restored as of today, starting with cancer and mental health support, the government has announced. Health and social care secretary Matt Hancock said the move would be…

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Social care and NHS ‘must be seen as one’ amid rising care home deaths

Renewed calls have been made for the boundaries between the NHS and social care to be broken down, following another sharp rise in care home deaths. In the week ending 17 April, 7,316 deaths were registered as having taken place in care homes in England…

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Deaths confirmed of three more nurses as UK observes minute’s silence

The deaths of three more nurses were confirmed today as the UK observed a minute’s silence to honour the key workers who have lost their lives during the coronavirus pandemic. Prime minister Boris Johnson was among those who joined the tribute at 11am as part…

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Microbiology Quiz Series - 7

Government will pay £60,000 to families of nurses who die in service

Families of health and social care professionals in the UK who die from Covid-19 in the line of duty will receive a £60,000 payment from the government. Health and social care secretary Matt Hancock last night announced the new “life assurance scheme”, which has been…

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UK to hold minute’s silence on Tuesday for nurses lost during pandemic

A minute’s silence will be observed tomorrow at 11am to honour the UK nurses and other key workers who have died during the coronavirus pandemic. The tribute has been organised by unions the Royal College of Nursing, the Royal College of Midwives and Unison, which…

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Warning over potential Covid-19-related syndrome emerging in children

An alert has been sent to clinicians to warn of a potential Covid-19-related inflammatory syndrome that could be emerging in children in the UK. The warning said that “over the last three weeks, there has been an apparent rise in the number of children of…

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New resource for ‘overwhelmed’ families living with dementia during lockdown

A new guide to help people living with dementia and their carers stay well during the coronavirus pandemic has been produced in recognition that this group is “disproportionately affected” by lockdown measures. The leaflet is based on "latest robust research" and is the first output…

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Johnson says UK ‘passing’ Covid-19 peak but risk remains of second spike

The worst of the Covid-19 outbreak in the UK looks to be over, prime minister Boris Johnson announced today as he returned to work following his own recovery from the virus. Addressing the nation from outside No 10 this morning, Mr Johnson said measures taken…

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Armed forces to test care home staff for Covid-19 using mobile units

Almost 100 military-run mobile coronavirus testing units are set to travel around the UK to increase access to testing for social care staff and other key workers, the government has announced. The units will respond to areas of highest demand and will travel to test…

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‘Treasured’ care home nurse dies after three weeks in ITU with Covid-19

A care home nurse in Surrey who “epitomised everything that nursing is about” has died after spending three weeks in intensive care with Covid-19. Larni Zuniga, 54, died on 24 April after being treated for the virus in an intensive care unit at St Thomas’…

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Anatomy and Physiology Quiz Series - 7





NCLEX Quiz Series

Anatomy and Physiology

Blood  C        Components of blood Red Blood Cell (RBC)   White Blood Cell (WBC)            Immunoglobulin (Ig) & Immunity      Platelets          Bleeding profile            Blood group

Cardiovascular SystemC Heart                    Chamber of hear                    Heart valve & Heart sound            Conduct system          ECG     Blood Pressure           Blood vessels

Endocrine SystemC Concept of Endocrine system  Pituitary gland Thyroid gland            Parathyroid gland       Pancreatic Islets         Adrenalin gland

Urinary SystemC       Concept of urinary system     Bladder

Male Reproductive System   Skin     Eye

Nervous SystemC     Structure        Meninges        Parts of Brain  Spinal Cord            Cranial Nerves

Respiratory SystemC Basic Structure           Lungs   Respiratory Process    Lung Function Test

Digestive SystemC    Basic Structure           Mouth or Oral Cavity  Oesophagus and Stomach          Intestine         Pancreas         Liver    Miscellaneous Term

Skeleton SystemC     Basic Structure           Vertebral Column       Skull            Appendicular Skeleton           Joint

Cell and TissueC        Cell      Tissue              Muscle Tissue DNA and Chromosome            Miscellaneous

Fundamental of Nursing

Fluid Balance & Imbalance     Acid-base Balance and Imbalance     Electrolytes Balance & Imbalance  Blood Transfusion      Oxygen Administration          IV Infusion            Administration of Medication Lab Specimen Positions         Diagnostic Tools

Vital SignsC    Temperature Pulse   Respiration     Blood Pressure           Heat & Cold Application         Diarrhoea and Constipation   Enema Body Mechanism            Unconscious (GCS) & Dying Patient   Pre & Post Operative Nursing Barrier Nursing           Nursing Process          Tracheostomy, ET Intubation Nasogastric Lavage & Gavage        Orthopaedic Procedure like Traction or        Bandages etc.            Lumber Puncture        Paracentesis & Chest Drainage System          Urinary Catheterization & Irrigation   Bed Sore & Wound Care        Wound Care               Other Miscellaneous Procedure                    Nursing Theory, Ethics & As a Profession       Hospital Set up

Medical – Surgical Nursing

Blood  C Anaemia     Haemophilia   Leukemia        Hodgkin’s Disease

Cardiovascular SystemC Hypertension       Myocardial Infarction (Cardiac Indicator of MI)  ECG changes in MI                  Medical Management of MI   Risk factor of MI & CAD     Angina Heart failure   Shock              Cardiac arrest & Heart Block  Ventricular Flutter, Fibrillation, Tachycardia        Valvular Defect           Venous Insufficiency            Vascular Disorder       Embolism,       Thromboembolism, DIC & DVT            Carditis

Endocrine SystemC  Hypo & Hyperthyroidism       Cushing’s Syndrome & Addison’s Disease           Pheochromocytoma   Diabetes Inspidus       Diabetes Mellitus (DM)            DKA (Diabetic Ketoacidosis)

Urinary SystemC       Renal calculi                Renal failure   Nephrotic Syndrome            Glomerulonephritis    BPH     UTI      Miscellaneous

SkinC Burn    Other Skin disorder

EyeC  Cataract & Glaucoma

Nervous SystemC                 Meningitis      Epilepsy          Guillain-Barre Syndrome (GBS)   CVA or Stroke Parkinsonism  Bell’s Palsy      Myasthenia Gravis                 Trigeminal Neuralgia  Head Injury     Spinal Injury                Brain Tumour            Miscellaneous

Respiratory SystemC COPD               Epistaxis                     Pneumonia     ARDS            Pneumothorax           Other Miscellaneous Disorder

Digestive SystemC    Liver Disorder Hepatitis         Pancreatic Disorder    Disorder of Biliary System Gastroenteritis, Gastritis and Peptic & Duodenal Ulcer            Inflammatory Bowel Disorder (Ulcerative Colitis and Crohn’s Disease)            Haemorrhoids Appendicitis               Other Intestinal Disorder                   Other Miscellaneous  Metabolism

Skeleton SystemC     Fracture          Osteoporosis  Osteomyelitis Arthritis

Oncology

Growth & Development

Concept of growth and development             Play     Common Health Problem of new born    Respiratory Distress   KMC in Hypothermia  Fontanel Breast feeding            APGAR Score   Physiological and Pathological Jaundice        Preterm and Post Term New Born          Developmental Milestone     Reflex

Child Health Nursing

Introduction to Child Health Nursing Chromosomal & Other Congenital Disorder            Central Nervous System

Cardiovascular DisorderC    Tetralogy of Fallot      Rheumatic Fever

Gastrointestinal DisorderC  Pyloric Stenosis          Celiac Disease Intussusception            Diarrhea          Megacolon      Phenylketonuria         Cleft Lip & Palate                    Respiratory Disorder Genito-Urinary Disorder

Mental Health Nursing

Introduction to Mental Health          Psychopathology        Models of Care (ECT)

PsychopharmacologyC        Anti-Psychotic Mood Stabilizer (Lithium)                  Antidepressant           Sedative-Hypnotic Drug         Other Miscellaneous Drugs

Psychotherapy            Therapeutic communication

Psychiatric DisordersC         Schizophrenia BPD or Affective Disorder (Mania or Depression)    Phobia Eating Disorder           Substance Abuse        Personality Disorder          Dementia & Delirium (Organic Disorder)                   Grief    Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADH) or any Other Childhood Developmental Disorder          Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)           Anxiety Disorder            Other Miscellaneous Disorders

Community Health Nursing

Vaccination     Cold chain       BCG     Polio Vaccine  MMR   Vitamin           Other Miscellaneous Vaccine           Level of Prevention    Health promotion      Mother Child Health (MCH)    Health Communication          Contraceptives            Demography and Epidemiology                     Mortality and Morbidity            Indicator of health     Epidemiological Term Bio-Medical Waste     HFA, Health Delivery System and PHC        Health Planning in India Including National, International Health Agencies & Professional Bodies           National Health Programme     Environmental Hygiene          Occupational Health  Disaster Management  Vital Health Statistics Home visit      Miscellaneous

Communicable Diseases

Measles          Chickenpox     AIDS    Typhoid          Diphtheria and Shick Test            Tuberculosis               Malaria           Polio    Cholera           Mumps            Dengue           Rabies Leprosy           Whooping Cough (Pertusis)   STD            Plague Kala azar         Other Communicable diseases          Nutrition

Introduction to Nutrition                   Lipids              Protein Carbohydrate Vitamins            Vitamin A        Vitamin B Complex                 Vitamin C        Vitamin D            Vitamin E        Vitamin K        Minerals         National Nutritional Programme            PEM     Miscellaneous

Maternal Nursing

Female Reproductive System Gynaecology   Pelvis               Fetal Head      Position, Presentation, Lie, Attitude and Embryonic Development     Placenta, Amniotic Fluid, Umbilical Cord and Fetal Circulation Normal Pregnancy                  Complication related to Pregnancy, DM During Pregnancy APH (Placenta Previa & Placenta Abruptia)        Abortion         Ectopic Pregnancy      Molar Pregnancy or Hydatidiform Mole   Rh Incompatibility      Twin Pregnancy         Labour Puerperium and its Complication (PPH)    Lochia Surgical Obstetric

Psychology and Sociology

Introduction to Psychology    Ego Defence Mechanism        Maslow’s Hierarchy of Need   Intelligence and their Test      Personality     Emotion          Learning            Miscellaneous

SociologyC    Introduction to sociology                   Marriage         Family

Microbiology

Sterilization    Infection         Microorganism

Pharmacology

Introduction to Pharmacology           NSAID              Opiates           Antibiotic            Poisoning, Antidote & Anaphylactic Reaction           Emergency Drugs            Body Mass Index (BMI)           Diuretic           Miscellaneous

Nursing Education

Introduction to Education & Philosophy       Teaching-Learning Process     Method of Teaching         Instructional Media (AV Aids) Measurement and Evaluation Other Miscellaneous Issue

Nursing Management & Administration

Introduction to Management & Administration       Quality Assurance & Audit            Delegation      Leadership      Span of Control          Supervision     Material Management (Inventory)       Financial Management (Budgeting)   Human Resource Management  Job Description           Record and Report     Ward Management            Other Miscellaneous Issue

Nursing Research and Statistics

Introduction to Nursing Research      Hypothesis     Types of Research Approach/Design       Research Variables     Sampling         Research Tools            Review of Literature   Other Miscellaneous Issue of Research Process            Statistics         Reliability and Validity           Scales of Measurement            Other Issues of Statistics

Nursing Management Quiz Series - 9

Nursing Research Quiz Series - 12

‘Danger of nurses quitting after Covid-19’ if mental health overlooked

The safety and mental health needs of nurses working during the coronavirus pandemic must be placed as a top priority to avoid a post-crisis exodus of traumatised staff, researchers have warned. The Covid-19 crisis is piling additional and unprecedented pressure on a nursing workforce who…
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PM’s nurses say they are ‘proud’ of recognition they received

Two nurses who were publicly thanked by the prime minister for saving his life have spoken out about their experience of looking after Boris Johnson while he was in intensive care. Luis Pitarma and Jenny McGee from St Thomas’ Hospital in London were singled out…
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Call for 10% pay bonus for nurses working during outbreak

Every health and care professional working during the Covid-19 pandemic should receive a 10% pay bonus and be offered guaranteed mental health support, an influential think tank has urged. These were among the recommendations made to the government by the Institute for Public Policy Research (IPPR)…
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Uniforms should not be washed at home during Covid-19, warn scientists

Health worker uniforms should be washed in hospitals or by an industrial laundry, and not at home, to minimise the risk of contamination and transmission of Covid-19, according to expert scientists at De Montfort University Leicester. Dr Katie Laird (pictured above and right), reader in…
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Nursing Education Quiz Series - 8

Scottish Borders nurse dies in intensive care from Covid-19

A “proud” nurse who had worked for NHS Borders in Scotland for more than three decades has died from Covid-19. Angie Cunningham died on Wednesday in the intensive care unit at Borders General Hospital, located on the outskirts of Melrose, where she had worked as a…
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Coronavirus testing ‘extended to all essential workers’ with symptoms

All essential workers in England, as well as members of their households, who are showing symptoms of coronavirus will now be able to get tested, the government has announced. The move, revealed today during the daily government briefing, follows an expansion in testing capacity and…
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Reuse of PPE must be ‘temporary last resort’ in event of ‘acute shortage’

The reuse and reprocessing of personal protective equipment (PPE) “must be a last-resort temporary measure”, according to new guidance from infection prevention experts. They have drawn up a checklist of “actions and practical strategies” that can be used by infection prevention and control teams to…
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Nursing director will not be struck off after super-regulator review

A controversial ruling to suspend, rather than strike off, a bullying nursing director will stand, and will not go to the High Court, following a review by the Professional Standards Authority (PSA). The decision by the super-regulator followed the NMC's own decision to refer the…
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Nurse who ‘people would aspire to be like’ dies after Covid-19 diagnosis

Tributes have been paid to a nurse in Southampton who has died after testing positive for Covid-19. Katy Davis, 38, has been described by her colleagues as a nurse who “people would aspire to be like”. “Nursing was more than just a job to her"…
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Nurse creates online course to help staff ‘manage emotions’ during Covid-19

A specialist nurse has created a free online wellbeing resource for frontline health professionals, in a bid to provide staff with the tools they need to look after their mental health during and after the coronavirus pandemic. Sherezade Ruano, an arrhythmia specialist nurse in London,…
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