Routine Urinalysis Normal Laboratory Study Values

A urinalysis is a group of manual and/or automated qualitative and semi-quantitative tests performed on a urine sample. A routine urinalysis usually includes the following tests: color, transparency, specific gravity, pH, protein, glucose, ketones, blood, bilirubin, nitrite, urobilinogen, and leukocyte esterase. Some laboratories include a microscopic examination of urinary sediment with all routine urinalysis tests. [...]

Nursing Care Plan - Hirschsprung’s disease (Congenital Aganglionic Megacolon)

Hirschsprung’s disease (Congenital Aganglionic Megacolon) is the congenital absence of or arrested development of parasympathetic ganglion cells in the intestinal wall, usually in the distal colon.
Signs and symptoms may vary with the severity of the condition. Sometimes they appear right after the baby is born. Other times they may not be apparent until the [...]

Answers and Rationale Medical Surgical Nursing Practice Test Part 1

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B. Left sided heart failure causes fluid accumulation in the capillary network of the lung. Fluid eventually enters alveolar spaces and causes crackling sounds at the end of inspiration.
B. Morphine is a central nervous system depressant used to relieve the pain associated with myocardial infarction, it also decreases apprehension and prevents cardiogenic shock.
D. Seeing [...]

Pathophysiology of Schizophrenia

The pathophysiology of schizophrenia has long remained a mystery and still today, even with various hypotheses, remains somewhat uncertain: there are too many variants; not enough consistency in findings; and, despite research, a lack of documented proof.
The most well-known and respected hypothesis with regards to the pathophysiology of schizophrenia began in the 1990s and consisted [...]

Schizophrenia Case Study

INTRODUCTION:
Schizophrenia is an extremely complex mental disorder: in fact it is probably many illnesses masquerading as one. A biochemical imbalance in the brain is believed to cause symptoms. Recent research reveals that schizophrenia may be a result of faulty neuronal development in the fetal brain, which develops into full-blown illness in late adolescence or [...]

Search for the Ten Most Outstanding Student Nurses

The Search is open to male and female BSN students who are graduating within the AY 2008-2009.
The candidate should be officially endorsed by the Dean of the College of Nursing. Only one candidate per school or college shall be accepted.  Requirements for filing of candidacy shall be as follows:

Curriculum vitae of candidate
Endorsement letter signed by [...]

Medical Surgical Nursing Practice Test Part 1

1. Mrs. Chua a 78 year old client is admitted with the diagnosis of mild chronic heart failure. The nurse expects to hear when listening to client’s lungs indicative of chronic heart failure would be:
a. Stridor
b. Crackles
c. Wheezes
d. Friction rubs
2. Patrick who is hospitalized following a myocardial infarction asks the nurse why he is taking [...]

Scope/Coverage of Nursing Board Exam November 2008

NURSING PRACTICE I
TEST DESCRIPTION:
Theories, concepts, principles and processes basic to the practice of nursing with emphasis on health promotion and health maintenance. It includes basic nursing skills in the care of clients across age groups in any setting.
Moreover, it encompasses the varied roles, functions and responsibilities of the professional nurse in varied health care settings.
TEST [...]

ESSAY WRITING CONTEST for 2ND PINOY NURSES EXPO

Island Exhibit Link together with Rotary International District 3830 proudly presents an essay writing contest. This contest hopes to encourage our nursing graduates and registered nurses as well. To express to the nursing community their genuine thoughts and ideas as we engage with a very significant topic “The Role of Filipino Nurse in Reducing Child [...]

Complete Blood Count (CBC) Normal Laboratory Study Values

Definition:
A complete blood count (CBC) is a series of tests used to evaluate the composition and concentration of the cellular components of blood.
It measures the following:

The number of red blood cells (RBCs)
The number of white blood cells (WBCs)
The total amount of hemoglobin in the blood
The fraction of the blood composed of red blood cells [...]