Tetralogy of Fallot is a congenital heart defect that involves the following 4 chambers of the heart and the vessels of the heart. Ventricle - there is a hole in the ventricles also called a …
Ventricular Septal Defect
Ventricular Septal Defect is a congenital heart anomaly characterized by a hole in the wall (or septum) separating the lower chambers of the heart or the ventricles. This causes oxygen-rich blood to …
Atrial Septal Defect
Atrial septal defect is a congenital heart defect characterized by a hole in the wall (or the septum) of the left and right atrium. The hole present in the heart during fetal development is known …
Transposition of the Great Arteries
What is TGA or transposition of the great arteries? It’s a congenital heart defect that occurs when the positions of the pulmonary artery and aorta are swapped (it’s “transposed”). Notes on …
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NCLEX Review: 8 Important Nursing Interventions For Neurogenic Shock
Neurogenic shock is a serious condition that happens when a trauma to the spinal cord causes the disruption of blood circulation in the body. It is life-threatening and can cause the blood pressure to …
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Nursing Review: The 2 Types of Stroke Nurses Should Know
What is a Stroke? Stroke, medically known as Cerebrovascular accident (CVA), is a condition where the blood flow in the brain is impeded due to a ruptured blood vessel or a plaque blockage. The blood …
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Nursing Review: The 4 Common Triggers of Autonomic Dysreflexia
What is Autonomic Dysreflexia? Autonomic dysreflexia is a serious medical diagnosis that requires immediate treatment. This condition is common in patients with spinal cord injuries, especially when …
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NCLEX Review: Understand Respiratory Alkalosis Well In Just 5 Minutes
The Physiology of Oxygenation Let’s start with what happens when you breathe in air. When oxygen enters your nose or your mouth, it then travels to your pharynx and to your throat or the larynx, then …
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NCLEX Review: Understand Respiratory Acidosis Better In Just 5 Minutes
This article will help you better understand the sequence of breathing normally, the pathophysiology of respiratory acidosis, the causes of respiratory acidosis, the signs and symptoms we need to …
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Tic Tac Toe Method: Arterial Blood Gas (ABG) Analysis
Arterial blood gas analysis is a laboratory test to know the patient’s acid-base balance. This laboratory test is also used to determine the extent of the buffer system in compensating, and includes …
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Nursing Review: 6 Most Common Reasons Why Osteoporosis Develops
Our bones play a crucial role in our body, they protect and support our internal organs and give the body shape. When bones do not have enough supply of calcium and other minerals to keep them strong, …
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NCLEX Review: Osteoarthritis & Rheumatoid Arthritis—3 Main Differences
In this NCLEX study guide, you will learn about the difference between Osteoarthritis and Rheumatoid Arthritis. Osteoarthritis It is a degenerative condition of the joints that affects the other …
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