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‘Worrying’ rise in lung cancer nurses wanting to quit since Covid-19

The number of lung cancer nurses in the UK expressing their intention to quit has skyrocketed over the course of the coronavirus pandemic, during which many have been redeployed away from their normal roles. The findings are outlined in a new report published today by…

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NMC vows to become ‘driving force’ in stamping out discrimination in nursing

The Nursing and Midwifery Council has pledged to take action to help drive out discrimination and enforce “positive, long-lasting change” across the nursing profession, in the wake of new research. The nursing regulator has today published a new report exploring the impact of its processes…

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NHS England pledges extra £15m for staff mental health care in second wave

Nurses in the English NHS struggling with their mental health this winter have been promised access to “rapid assessment and treatment” as part of a new £15m investment. Plans for the funding boost were first revealed yesterday by chief nursing officer for England, Ruth May,…

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Make sure you watch the Student Nursing Times Awards next week

Calling all students, supervisors and educators, make sure you do not miss next week’s ceremony to reveal the winners of the 2020 Student Nursing Times Awards. As ever, this year’s Student Nursing Times Awards will bring together the nursing community to shine a light on…

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‘No stigma’ in nurses seeking mental health support, CNOs urge

The most senior nurses in the UK today spoke out to acknowledge the huge psychological stress placed on the profession by Covid-19 and assured staff they will face “no stigma” for asking for help. Speaking at a nursing conference, Ruth May, Professor Jean White, and…

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‘Circuit-breaker’ lockdowns for Wales and NI to curb Covid-19 spread

Climbing hospital admissions and an increase in intensive care patients have led to further lockdown action being taken across Wales and Northern Ireland to help stop the spread of Covid-19. A 17-day “fire-breaker” lockdown will be implemented in Wales from 6pm on Friday amid growing…

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North West at ‘critical point’ in Covid-19 fight as beds run short

Intensive care bed capacity in the North West of England is “becoming more of an issue by the day”, according to nursing leaders who have called for urgent action to prevent the Covid-19 crisis escalating any further in the region. The Royal College of Nursing…

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Care home nursing ‘must be made more attractive’, says CQC head

Until the social care sector is made more attractive to nurses the most vulnerable adults including those with dementia will continue to face problems accessing the support they need, a regulation chief warned today. Speaking at the first-ever Nursing Times Patient Flow Forum, Carolyn Jenkinson,…

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CQC findings on state of care ‘wake-up call’ for nurse investment

The coronavirus pandemic is "magnifying inequalities" in mental health, learning disabilities and social care services, which all continue to be burdened with issues around nurse staffing, inspectors have found. The findings from the Care Quality Commission's latest annual State of Care report for 2019-20 "should…

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Health workers in pandemics at ‘increased risk’ of poor mental health

Mental health disorders such as anxiety, depression and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) are “particularly common” in nurses, doctors and other hospital staff during and immediately after pandemics, new research suggests. A team of researchers at the University of East Anglia has today published a study…

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Exclusive: Infection control experts issue open letter on care home visiting

A group of experts in nursing and infection prevention and control (IPC) is today warning against the use of IPC measures as a “rationale” for stopping safe and compassionate visits in care homes during the Covid-19 pandemic. In a new open letter published in Nursing…

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ICU nurses ‘will struggle to cope’ in second wave without redeployment support

Critical care nurses are facing an “impossible” task going into the second wave of the coronavirus pandemic during the winter without the support of redeployed staff, a nursing leader has warned. British Association of Critical Care Nurses chair Nicki Credland said the only reason intensive…

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International Nurses’ Day 2021 to shine light on nursing innovation

Nurse innovation in the face of an unprecedented global health crisis will be the focus of International Nurses' Day 2021, it has been announced. The International Council of Nurses is searching for nurses across the world who are taking the lead on service redesign or…

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Nurse-led study will evaluate end-of-life care before and after Covid-19

A new research project has been launched to assess the effectiveness of the “Swan” model of end-of-life and bereavement care and the related “Cygnet” role created in response to Covid-19. The study has received funding of £100,000 from the Burdett Trust for Nursing and will…

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Government orders review of DNACPR decisions during pandemic

The goverment has asked the Care Quality Commission to carry out a review of how Do Not Attempt Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (DNACPR) decisions were made during the coronavirus pandemic. The scope of the inquiry, ordered by the Department of Health and Social Care, is still being…

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Register now for the first ever Nursing Times Patient Flow Forum

Book your free place now for the inaugural Patient Flow Forum, which will be hosted later this week by Nursing Times. Join link-minded nursing colleagues at the virtual conference that will take place on the afternoon of Thursday 15 October and morning of Friday 16…

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Revival of Nightingale hospitals prompts nurse staffing warnings

Nightingale hospitals in Manchester, Sunderland and Harrogate have been placed on stand-by in response to rising cases of Covid-19 – but questions have been raised about where nurses will be found to staff them. In a briefing at Downing Street today, Professor Jonathan Van-Tam, deputy…

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NHS video showcases ‘amazing contribution’ of mental health nurses

A powerful new video highlighting the life-changing work carried out by mental health nurses and their ability to "offer hope" has been released, featuring testimonials from patients and nurses themselves. Launched to mark World Mental Health Day, the six-minute film aims to thank mental health…

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Microbiology Quiz Series - 19

Anatomy and Physiology Quiz Series - 19

 



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