The Complete 4-Semester Study & Practice Kit (2026 Edition)
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Fundamentals
Fundamentals
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Neuro
Neuro
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Respiratory
Respiratory
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Practice Questions (Semester 1)
Practice Questions (Semester 1)
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Cardiac
Cardiac
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Musculoskeletal
Musculoskeletal
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Gastrointestinal
Gastrointestinal
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Renal & Urinary
Renal & Urinary
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Practice Questions (Semester 2)
Practice Questions (Semester 2)
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Endocrine
Endocrine
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Hematology
Hematology
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Immune
Immune
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Practise Questions (Semester 3)
Practise Questions (Semester 3)
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Critical Care
Critical Care
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Mental Health
Mental Health
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Ob & Maternity
Ob & Maternity
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Pediatrics
Pediatrics
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Pharmacology
Pharmacology
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Practise Questions (Semester 4)
Practise Questions (Semester 4)
Subject:
Fundamentals
Fundamentals
Neuro
Respiratory
Practice Questions (Semester 1)
Cardiac
Musculoskeletal
Gastrointestinal
Renal & Urinary
Practice Questions (Semester 2)
Endocrine
Hematology
Immune
Practise Questions (Semester 3)
Critical Care
Mental Health
Ob & Maternity
Pediatrics
Pharmacology
Practise Questions (Semester 4)
Fundamentals (Semester 1)
Topics within this subject:
Pages 5-48
- Medical Terms & Abbreviations + Suffixes/ Prefixes + Banned Abbreviations
- Lab Values Cheat Sheet
- Dosage Calculation (Rules & Formulas)
- Medication Administration
- IV Line Management (Peripheral Lines & Central Lines)
- IV Therapy Complications
- Skin Overview (Functions, Types of Lesions, Edema, Skin color & tugor)
- Ambulation Devices (Scale Interpretation, Crutches, Walker, Cane)
- Oxygenation (Breathing Patterns, Lung Sounds, Hypoxia, Oxygen Delivery Devices)
- Pain Management (Types of Pain, Pain Management Methods)
& MORE
Neuro (Semester 1)
Topics within this subject:
Pages 49-69
- Nervous System Overview
- Neuro Assessment
- Cranial Nerves
- Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS)
- Alzheimer's Disease
- Delirium
- Cerebrovascular Accident (Stroke)
- Guillain-Barre Syndrome
- Encephalopathy
- Fibromyalgia
- Hydrocephalus
- Increased ICP
- Meningitis
- Multiple Sclerosis
- Myasthenia Gravis
- Parkinson's Disease
- Seizures
- Spinal Cord Injury
- Traumatic Brain Injury
- Ventricular Drains (EVD vs. VP Shunt)
Respiratory
Topics within this subject:
Pages 70-85
- Respiratory Overview
- Respiratory Assessment
- Arterial Blood Gas Basics (Memory trick + Interpreting ABG's)
- ABG's: Respiratory Acidosis vs. Respiratory Alkalosis
- ABG's: Metabolic Acidosis vs. Metabolic Alkalosis
- Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS)
- Asthma
- Chest Tubes
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
- Pneumothorax vs. Hemothorax
- Pleural Effusion vs. Pulmonary Edema
- Pneumonia
- Pulmonary Embolism
- Tuberculosis
- Upper Respiratory Disorders
Exam Practise Questions (Semester 1)
Questions within this section:
Pages 86-122
Fundamentals
- Vital signs & normal ranges
- Lab value interpretation
- Dosage calculations (rules & formulas)
- Safety & infection control
- Medication administration basics
- Delegation & prioritization scenarios
Neuro
- Levels of consciousness
- Cranial nerve assessment
- Seizure precautions
- Increased ICP management
- Neuro check interpretation
Respiratory
- Oxygen devices & flow rates
- Breath sound identification
- ABG basics & interpretation
- Signs of respiratory distress
- Priority nursing interventions
Cardiac (Semester 2)
Topics within this subject:
Pages 124-141
- Cardiac System Overview (Chambers of the Heart, Layers of the Heart, Cardiac Output & Terms)
- Cardiac Functioning (Blood Flow through the Heart, Conduction System)
- Cardiac Assessment
- EKG Basics & Interpretation
- Cardiac Rhythms (Sinus Arrhythmias, SVT, Afib/ aflutter, Junctional Rhythms, PVC's vs PAC's, Vfib, Vtach, Asystole, Defibrillation vs Cardioversion, Heart Blocks)
- Coronary Artery Disease
- Angina Pectoris
- Myocardial Infarction
- Cardiac Tamponade
- Cardiomyopathy
- Infective Endocarditis
- Heart Failure
- Hypertension
- Peripheral Artery Disease vs Peripheral Vascular Disease (PAD vs. PVD)
Musculoskeletal (Semester 2)
Topics within this subject:
Pages 142-151
- Musculoskeletal System Overview
- Musculoskeletal Assessment
- Compartment Syndrome
- Degenerative Disc Disease
- Fractures
- Gout
- Osteoarthritis vs. Rheumatoid Arthritis (OA vs. RA)
- Osteomyelitis
- Osteoporosis
Gastrointestinal (Semester 2)
Topics within this subject:
Pages 152-164
- GI System Overview
- GI System Assessment
- Cholecystitis
- Pancreatitis
- Inflammatory Bowel Disease (Crohn's vs. Ulcerative Colitis)
- Diverticulitis vs. Diverticulosis
- GERD vs. Gastritis vs. Peptic Ulcer Disease (PUD)
- Gastrointestinal Bleed (Upper vs. Lower GI Bleed)
- Hepatitis
- Cirrhosis
- Acute Liver Failure
- Bowel Obstruction
Renal & Urinary (Semester 2)
Topics within this subject:
Pages 165-176
- Renal System Overview
- Urinary Assessment
- Acute Kidney Injury
- Chronic Kidney Disease
- Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH)
- Urinary Tract Infection (UTI)
- Glomerulonephritis
- Nephrotic Syndrome
- Renal Calculi
- Hemodialysis
- Peritoneal Dialysis
Exam Practise Questions (Semester 2)
Questions within this section:
Pages 177-209
Cardiac
• Heart rhythms & ECG basics
• Heart failure, MI, and hypertension management
• Cardiac medications & side effects
• Priority interventions for chest pain
• Fluid balance and perfusion scenarios
Musculoskeletal
• Fracture types & traction care
• Cast, brace, and mobility safety
• Compartment syndrome warning signs
• Range of motion & assistive device questions
• Osteoporosis and arthritis care plans
Gastrointestinal
• Upper vs lower GI bleeding
• NG tube management & suctioning
• Bowel obstruction vs perforation
• Liver & pancreatitis complications
• Diets and nutrition questions
Renal/Urinary
• UTI vs pyelonephritis
• Acute vs chronic kidney disease
• Catheter care & sterile technique
• Fluid overload vs dehydration
• Lab interpretation (BUN, creatinine)
Endocrine (Semester 3)
Topics within this subject:
Pages 211-221
- Endocrine System Overview
- Hormone Functions
- Addison’s vs. Cushing’s
- Diabetes Mellitus (Type 1 vs. Types 2 Diabetes)
- Hypoglycemia vs. Hyperglycemia
- Diabetic Ketoacidosis vs. Hyperglycemic Hyperosmolar Nonketotic Syndrome (DKA vs. HHNS)
- Hypoparathyroidism vs. Hyperparathyroidism
- Hypothyroidism vs. Hyperthyroidism
- Diabetes Insipidus vs. Syndrome of Inappropriate Antidiuretic Hormone (DI vs. SIADH)
- Pheochromocytoma
Hematology (Semester 3)
Topics within this subject:
Pages 222-229
- Hematology Overview
- Types of Anemia
- Sickle Cell Anemia
- Disseminated Intravascular Coagulation (DIC)
- Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
- Hemophilia
- Thrombocytopenia
Immune (Semester 3)
Topics within this subject:
Pages 230-242
- Immune System Overview
- Cancer Overview
- Types of Cancer
- Cancer Treatments & Complications
- Leukemia
- Lymphoma
- Multiple Myeloma
- Polycythemia
- HIV/ AIDS
- Lyme’s Disease
- Psoriasis vs. Eczema
- Systemic Lupus Erythematosus
Exam Practise Questions (Semester 3)
Questions within this section:
Pages 258-298
Endocrine
• Diabetes (DKA vs HHS) priority care
• Thyroid disorders (hyper vs hypo)
• Adrenal crisis & Addison’s vs Cushing’s
• Insulin types, timing, and mixing rules
• Electrolyte imbalance & hormone feedback questions
Hematology
• Anemia types & transfusion reactions
• Clotting disorders (DIC, hemophilia)
• Lab interpretation (Hgb, Hct, Platelets)
• Neutropenia precautions
• Safe blood administration protocols
Immune
• HIV/AIDS nursing care & precautions
• Hypersensitivity & anaphylaxis priorities
• Autoimmune disorders (Lupus, RA)
• Infection prevention & immune meds
• Vaccine schedule basics
Critical Care
• Shock types (hypovolemic, cardiogenic, septic)
• ABG and ventilator management
• Chest tubes & drainage system questions
• Burns — priority care and fluid resuscitation
• Emergency triage & “who do you see first?”
Critical Care (Semester 3)
Topics within this subject:
Pages 243-257
- ACLS vs. BLS Cheat Sheet
- Arterial Lines
- Mechanical Ventilation Basics
- Continuous Renal Replacement Therapy (CRRT)
- Shock Overview
- Types of Shock: Hypovolemic vs. Cardiogenic vs. Obstructive
- Types of Shock: Anaphylactic vs. Septic vs. Neurogenic (Distributive Shocks)
- Sepsis
- Burns Overview
- Burn Care Phases & Fluid Resuscitation (Parkland Formula & Rule of 9’s)
- Trauma & Emergency Care
- Disaster Triage
- Drug Overdose & Poisoning
- Organ Donation
Mental Health (Semester 4)
Topics within this subject:
Pages 300-316
- Mental Health Overview
- Mental State Examination
- Types of Therapy
- Attention Defecit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
- Aggression & Abuse
- Anxiety
- Autism Spectrum Disorder
- Bipolar Disorder
- Depression
- Eating Disorders
- Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
- Personality Disorders
- Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
- Schizophrenia
- Somatoform Disorders
- Substance Abuse Disorders
Ob & Maternity (Semester 4)
Topics within this subject:
Pages 317-340
- GTPAL & Maternity Terms
- Contraception Methods & Infertility
- Signs of Pregnancy & Naegele’s Rule
- Trimesters & Fetal Development
- Pregnancy Physiology
- Rh Incompatibility
- Placenta Previa
- Placental Abruption
- Ectopic Pregnancy
- Molar Pregnancy (Hydatidiform Mole)
- Spontaneous Abortion
- Infection Pregnancy Complications (HIV, STD’s, Group B Strep, TORCH Infections)
- Medical Pregnancy Complications (Hyperemesis Gravidarum, Gestational Diabetes, Gestational Hypertension & HELLP Syndrome)
- Stages of Labor
- True vs. False Labor
- 5 P’s of Labor
- Fetal Positioning & Station
- Fetal Heart Tones
- Labor Complications (Cord Prolapse, Dystocia, Meconium Stained Amniotic Fluid, Premature Rupture of Membranes, Precipitous Labor)
- Newborn Assessment
- Postpartuum Assessment
- Postpartum Hemorrhage
- Newborn Care
Pediatrics (Semester 4)
Topics within this subject:
Pages 341-373
- Pediatric CPR Cheat Sheet
- Pediatric Milestone (Infant & Toddler to Preschooler)
- Erikson’s Theory
- Piaget’s Stages of Development
- Pediatric Vaccine Schedule
- Pediatric Vital Signs
- Communicable Diseases
- Spina Bifida
- Bronchiolitis
- Croup
- Epiglottitis
- Otitis Media
- Cystic Fibrosis
- Kawasaki Disease
- Reye’s Syndrome
- Scarlet Fever
- Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS)
- Febrile Seizures
- Cerebral Palsy
- Phenylketonuria (PKU)
- Muscular Dystrophy (Becker vs. Duchenne)
- Developmental Hip Dysplasia
- Congenital Heart Defects (Tetrology of Fallot, Tricupid Atresia, ASD, VSD, PDA, Aortic Stenosis, Pulmonary Stenosis, Coarction of Aorta, Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome, Transposition of Great Arteries, Truncus Arteriosis)
- Cleft Lip & Palate
- Hypertrophic Pyloric Stenosis
- Intussusception
- Hirschsprung Disease (Congenital Aganglionic Megacolon)
Pharmacology (Semester 4)
Topics within this subject:
Pages 374-403
- Prefixes & Suffixes
- Therapeutic Levels & Antidotes
- Emergency Meds
- Anticonvulsants
- Anticholinergic vs. Cholinergics
- Bronchodilators (Beta-2 Agonists, Anticholinergics, Methylxanthines)
- Respiratory Anti-inflammatory Agents (Steroids, Leukotriene Modifers, Mast Cell Stabilizers)
- Secretion & Allergy Management (Expectorants, Mucolytics, Decongestants, Antihistamines)
- Cardiac Pharm Overview (Adrenergic Receptors & Cardiac Output)
- Adrenergic Blockers (Alpha Blockers & Beta Blockers)
- RAAS Inhibitors (ACE Inhibitors & ARBs)
- Cardiotonic Agents (Digoxin, Milrinone, Dobutamine, Dopamine)
- Vasodilators (Calcium Channel Blockers, Nitrates, Hydralazine)
- Antihyperlipidemics (Statins, Bile Acid Resins, Fibrates)
- Diuretics (Loop, Thiazide, Potassium Sparing, Osmotic)
- Anticoagulants (Heprain, Warfarin, Direct Oral Anticoagulants)
- Vasopressors (Norepinephrine, Phenylephrine, Epinephrine, Vasopressin)
- Acid Suppressing Agents (Antacids, H2 Blockers, Proton Pump Inhibitors, Mucosal Protectant aka Sucralfate)
- Antibiotics (Penicillins, Cephalosporins, Glycopeptides, Macrolides, Aminoglycosides, Tetracyclines, Lincosamides, Sulfonamides, Fluoroquinolones, Antiprotozoals, Nitrofurans)
- Immunosuppressants
- Non-opioid Analgesics
- Opioid Analgesics
- Mood Stabilizers
- Antidepressants (SSRI’s, SNRI’s, MAOI’s, TCA’s)
- Anxiolytics ( Benzodiazepines, Barbiturates, Buspirone)
- Antipsychotics (Typicals vs Atypicals)
- Types of Insulin
Exam Practise Questions (Semester 4)
Questions within this section:
Pages 404-412
Mental Health
• Therapeutic communication (what not to say)
• Defense mechanisms & coping styles
• Priority safety for suicidal or psychotic patients
• Medication side effects (antipsychotics, SSRIs)
• Crisis intervention & de-escalation
Mother Baby (OB)
• Labor stages & fetal monitoring strips
• Postpartum complications (bleeding, infection)
• Newborn assessment & Apgar scoring
• Preeclampsia vs eclampsia priorities
• Pregnancy meds & contraindications
Pediatrics
• Growth & development milestones
• Vaccine schedules & pediatric safety
• Common childhood diseases (RSV, asthma)
• Dehydration & fluid calculation questions
• Pediatric med dosing & pain scales
Pharmacology
• Drug classes & memory tricks
• Side effects you must know for exams
• High-alert medications (insulin, heparin, digoxin)
• Common med interactions
• NCLEX-style med calc & safety scenarios
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