Nursing Process: Case Study - Postpartum Nursing
By Kathy Costa Lieberthal
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.
EMT Basic Refresher: Patient Scenario #2
By Tim Sheehan
Learners follow an EMT response at a nursing home involving a patient who complains of having difficulty breathing. In this detailed activity, learners examine response procedures, resources, and medications.
Acid/Base Imbalance
By Martha Bryan, Linda Lockshin
Students read and test themselves on the conditions that cause specific acid/base imbalances.
Major Muscles of the Human Body (Screencast)
By Robert Formanek
In this screencast, learners will match the muscle names to their corresponding locations in the human body.
Tobacco Crossword Puzzle
By Patty Wisneski
In this interactive review, learners complete a crossword puzzle containing content related to tobacco use.
Analyzing Medical Terms: Urinary System
By Patricia Cline
Students identify the meaning of urinary system word parts to analyze and define medical terms.
Dietary Manager Training: Documenting the Nutrition Care Process
By Kristy Norenberg
Learners read about the S.O.A.P. and D.A.R. formats that are used to document progress notes in medical records. They then match statements to S.O.A.P. and D.A.R. categories in drag-and-drop exercises.
Muscles of the Scapula
By Patricia Holz, Jennifer Kitelinger
Learners study the muscles of the scapula and check their knowledge on each page by identifying the muscles on diagrams and answering a related question about movement.
How Old Are You?
By Ann Jadin
In this interactive learning activity, learners explore factors that contribute to the aging process. Learners calculate their age based on biological, psychological, and social experiences. Further reflection allows the learner to consider options and assess issues that impact the aging process.
Case Study: Cardiac Disorders and Occupational Therapy
In this interactive object, learners identify the risk factors and the precautions to follow when treating a patient with a cardiac condition. They also design a treatment plan for that patient.
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.
Case Study: Arthritis and Occupational Therapy
In this interactive object, learners examine problem areas related to patients with arthritic conditions. They also identify treatment precautions and design a treatment plan.
Blood-borne Pathogens
By Sheila Gross
Learners read a scenario about a blood-borne pathogen incident in the workplace and decide the best action to take.
Label the Dental X-ray Tubehead (Screencast)
By Joan Rohrer
The tubehead is a sealed, heavy metal housing that contains the x-ray tube that produces dental x-rays. This learning object will provide students with practice identifying and labeling the dental x-ray tubehead.
Dietary Manager Training: Evaluating Test Trays
Students read how to record relevant information on a test tray evaluation form. They enter their own analysis of the data in a practice exercise.
Interpreting Hematology Lab Results
By Kathleen Lee
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.
Glands of the Endocrine System
Learners identify nine glands in a matching exercise.
Dietary Manager Training: Hydration, Dehydration, and Elderly Clients
Learners read about the role of water, the basic physiology of water balance, and the effects of dehydration particularly on elderly clients. Tips for maintaining proper hydration are presented. In an interactive exercise, students calculate how much fluid a client needs based on his/her age, health, and weight.
Physical Changes Associated with Aging
Learners review normal conditions that are associated with aging. Changes are highlighted in the cardiovascular, musculoskeletal, respiratory, gastrointestinal, urinary, reproductive, endocrine, nervous, and sensory systems.
EMT Basic Refresher: Patient Scenario #1
Learners follow an EMT response at a high school involving a patient who complains of having difficulty breathing. In this detailed activity, learners examine response procedures, resources, and medications.
Dietary Manager Training: Classifying Foods According to Nutrient Density
Students read about foods that are high in nutrients compared to the number of calories. They identify if certain foods have high or low nutrient density.
Dietary Manager Training: Menu Planning
Learners read how they can make menus more pleasing to the senses by paying attention to shape, form, texture, temperature, color, flavor, and visual appeal.
Clinical Crown and Root
By Gail Bohlman
Students identify the enamel, cementum, cementoenamel junction, clinical crown, clinical root, and epithelial attachment of a tooth.
The Human Heart and the Cardiovascular System (Screencast)
In this screencast, learners identify the parts of the cardiovascular system and examine blood flow.