Nursing Review: 5 Questions to Ask About Systemic Lupus Erythematosus
What Is Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE)? Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) is a systemic autoimmune disease that affects many parts of the body. Affected organs
Tetralogy of Fallot
Tetralogy of Fallot is a congenital heart defect that involves the following 4 chambers of the heart and the vessels of the heart. Ventricle
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
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.
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
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.
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
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
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
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
