Medical vs. Nursing Diagnoses
By Diane Cozzi
In this interactive and animated object, learners classify a number of diagnoses by shooting a soccer ball into goals marked "Medical" and "Nursing."
Fluid and Electrolytes
By Patricia Stroupe
In this animated object, learners examine the structure and function of intracellular and extracellular fluid. They also read about the most common electrolytes in the body and complete a matching exercise to test their knowledge.
ABG Interpretation: Uncompensated Conditions
By Marilyn Misurek, MSN, ANP
Learners read an introduction to arterial blood gasses and then identify uncompensated ABGs.
Stages of Labor and Delivery
By Kathy Costa Lieberthal
In this interactive object, learners read the characteristics of each stage of labor and delivery. They then identify the stages in a multiple-choice assessment.
Heart Anatomy Review
By Mary Riebe
The user completes a fill-in-the-blank exercise to review the anatomy of the heart.
Common Musculoskeletal Fractures
By Jan Schmidt
In this animated and interactive object, learners identify musculoskeletal fractures.
Levels of Prevention
By Lucie Cutler
In this interactive object, learners identify a variety of prevention activities as primary, secondary, or tertiary.
Acid-Base Imbalances and Their Etiologies
By Kathleen Lee
In this interactive object, the learner matches various disorders to the acid-base disturbances they cause.
Gastrointestinal System Anatomy
In this screencast, learners review the parts of the gastrointestinal system and then check their knowledge in a matching exercise.
Psychotropic Medications and Neurotransmitters
In this animated object, learners examine how psychotropic medications act on neurotransmitter systems to achieve their desired effect.
ABG Interpretation: Partially and Fully Compensated Conditions
In this interactive object, learners review case studies and identify complex arterial blood gases.
Apgar Scoring Challenge
Learners consider the Apgar scores for several fictitious newborns. They are then given an Apgar score and proceed to create a situation in which a newborn would receive that rating.
Nursing Process: Case Study - Postpartum Nursing
In this interactive object, learners use their knowledge of postpartum theory and the nursing process to complete a plan of care. The student's plan may be e-mailed to the instructor.
Care of the Client with Schizophrenia
By Wendy Noble
In this interactive object, learners read a case study and consider the signs and symptoms of schizophrenia and the appropriate nursing interventions.
Acid/Base Imbalance
By Martha Bryan, Linda Lockshin
Students read and test themselves on the conditions that cause specific acid/base imbalances.
Peripheral Vascular Disease Assessment (Screencast)
By Barbara Lawson
Learners use peripheral vascular assessment data to examine characteristics of these four conditions: peripheral arterial disease, deep vein thrombosis, chronic venous insufficiency, and acute arterial occlusion. A matching exercise completes the learning object.
Choosing Immunizations
By Kathi Lengyel
In this highly interactive object, learners read client case studies and then select the vaccines that are appropriate to administer.
Interpreting Hematology Lab Results
Learners examine a CBC and study the functions of blood cells, the normal range for each item on the CBC, and possible reasons for increases or decreases from the normal range.
Chain of Infection
In this interactive object, learners identify nursing actions that help to prevent the spread of infection.
The Structure of the Kidney (Screencast)
In this screencast, the learner identifies the kidney's internal and external structures.
The Nurse's Role in Medically Monitored Detoxification
By Traudel Cline
In this interactive object, the learner reads a case study and then determines appropriate assessment, planning, and intervention strategies necessary during the detoxification phase.
Apgar Scoring in the Newborn (Screencast)
Students read about the importance of the Apgar score in assessing the newborn after delivery. Each sign of the Apgar score is identified with illustrations to help the student recognize the proper rating.
Arterial Blood Gas (Screencast)
Students read an explanation of the values used for arterial blood gas analysis.
Antihypertensive Drugs
By Marylou Mercado
In this interactive object, learners sort antihypertensive medications into categories. Descriptions are provided.
Alterations in Fluid Balance
In this interactive object, learners identify the symptoms of fluid volume excess and fluid volume deficit.