Episodios

  • Nursing Exam Prep [NCLEX-RN] 74, Fractures and Orthopedic Trauma

    Nursing Exam Prep [NCLEX-RN] 74, Fractures and Orthopedic Trauma
    Mar 27 2026
    This podcast is made by Ran Chen, who holds an EA license, Insurance and Securities licenses (Series 6, 63, 65), and the CFP® designation. He is passionate about opening access to high-quality exam preparation resources and helping learners prepare more effectively for professional certification exams. In this episode you will learn: • How to use the "5 Ps" mnemonic for neurovascular assessment as the top priority for any fracture patient. • To identify the earliest sign of compartment syndrome, which is pain out of proportion to the injury, not pulselessness. • The key sign that distinguishes Fat Embolism Syndrome from a PE is a petechial rash on the chest and axilla. • The absolute safety rule for traction weights is that they must hang freely and never be removed without a provider's order. • How the NCLEX traps test-takers by forcing them to choose between administering pain medication and performing a critical assessment first. For more free exam prep tools, practice questions, and AI-powered explanations, visit https://open-exam-prep.com/ or Youtube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@Open-exam-prep
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  • Nursing Exam Prep [NCLEX-RN] 73, Spinal Cord Injury

    Nursing Exam Prep [NCLEX-RN] 73, Spinal Cord Injury
    Mar 26 2026
    This podcast is made by Ran Chen, who holds an EA license, Insurance and Securities licenses (Series 6, 63, 65), and the CFP® designation. He is passionate about opening access to high-quality exam preparation resources and helping learners prepare more effectively for professional certification exams. In this episode you will learn: • The immediate priority for any suspected spinal cord injury is always airway management and cervical spine stabilization. • Injuries at or above C4 cause respiratory arrest due to diaphragm paralysis; remember the mnemonic "C3, 4, 5 keeps the diaphragm alive." • Autonomic dysreflexia is a medical emergency in injuries at T6 or above; the first nursing action is to sit the patient upright to lower blood pressure. • The most common cause of autonomic dysreflexia is a noxious stimulus below the injury, typically a distended bladder or bowel. • Differentiate between spinal shock (temporary loss of reflexes below the injury) and neurogenic shock (hemodynamic instability with hypotension and bradycardia). For more free exam prep tools, practice questions, and AI-powered explanations, visit https://open-exam-prep.com/ or Youtube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@Open-exam-prep
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  • Nursing Exam Prep [NCLEX-RN] 72, Traumatic Brain Injury

    Nursing Exam Prep [NCLEX-RN] 72, Traumatic Brain Injury
    Mar 25 2026
    This podcast is made by Ran Chen, who holds an EA license, Insurance and Securities licenses (Series 6, 63, 65), and the CFP® designation. He is passionate about opening access to high-quality exam preparation resources and helping learners prepare more effectively for professional certification exams. In this episode you will learn: • The critical difference between primary and secondary brain injury and why the NCLEX focuses on prevention of secondary injury. • How to interpret the Glasgow Coma Scale (GCS) in exam scenarios, recognizing that a small drop in score signifies a neurological emergency. • To identify the subtle, earliest signs of increased intracranial pressure (ICP), such as restlessness, before the onset of late signs like Cushing's Triad. • Key nursing interventions to manage ICP, including patient positioning (HOB at 30 degrees, midline head) and preventing the Valsalva maneuver. • Common NCLEX traps in TBI care, such as improper suctioning techniques and the contraindication of hypotonic fluids. For more free exam prep tools, practice questions, and AI-powered explanations, visit https://open-exam-prep.com/ or Youtube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@Open-exam-prep
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  • Nursing Exam Prep [NCLEX-RN] 71, Seizure Disorders

    Nursing Exam Prep [NCLEX-RN] 71, Seizure Disorders
    Mar 24 2026
    This podcast is made by Ran Chen, who holds an EA license, Insurance and Securities licenses (Series 6, 63, 65), and the CFP® designation. He is passionate about opening access to high-quality exam preparation resources and helping learners prepare more effectively for professional certification exams. In this episode you will learn: • How to prioritize patient safety and airway management as the absolute first steps during a seizure. • To recognize status epilepticus as a medical emergency requiring immediate IV benzodiazepine administration. • The essential nursing assessments and interventions required during the postictal phase of a seizure. • Key exam facts for phenytoin, including its therapeutic range and the signs of toxicity and side effects. • A simple mnemonic, "SAFE SIDE," to recall crucial seizure precautions for hospitalized patients. For more free exam prep tools, practice questions, and AI-powered explanations, visit https://open-exam-prep.com/ or Youtube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@Open-exam-prep
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  • Nursing Exam Prep [NCLEX-RN] 70, HIV and AIDS

    Nursing Exam Prep [NCLEX-RN] 70, HIV and AIDS
    Mar 23 2026
    This podcast is made by Ran Chen, who holds an EA license, Insurance and Securities licenses (Series 6, 63, 65), and the CFP® designation. He is passionate about opening access to high-quality exam preparation resources and helping learners prepare more effectively for professional certification exams. In this episode you will learn: • The critical distinction between an HIV diagnosis and an AIDS diagnosis based on a CD4 count below 200 or the presence of an opportunistic infection. • The inverse relationship between viral load and CD4 count and how it is used to monitor the effectiveness of antiretroviral therapy (ART). • Why medication adherence is the most critical nursing focus for patients on ART to prevent drug resistance and treatment failure. • How to identify hallmark AIDS-defining opportunistic infections like Pneumocystis jirovecii pneumonia (PCP) and Kaposi's sarcoma. • How the NCLEX tests your knowledge of transmission routes, focusing on patient education and dispelling common myths about casual contact. For more free exam prep tools, practice questions, and AI-powered explanations, visit https://open-exam-prep.com/ or Youtube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@Open-exam-prep
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  • Nursing Exam Prep [NCLEX-RN] 69, Chemotherapy Administration and Safety

    Nursing Exam Prep [NCLEX-RN] 69, Chemotherapy Administration and Safety
    Mar 22 2026
    This podcast is made by Ran Chen, who holds an EA license, Insurance and Securities licenses (Series 6, 63, 65), and the CFP® designation. He is passionate about opening access to high-quality exam preparation resources and helping learners prepare more effectively for professional certification exams. In this episode you will learn: • Always use proper PPE: double chemotherapy gloves, a non-permeable gown, and face shield when handling chemo drugs. • Extravasation of a vesicant is a medical emergency; the priority action is to immediately stop the infusion. • Myelosuppression presents as Neutropenia, Anemia, and Bleeding risk (thrombocytopenia); remember the acronym NAB. • A low-grade fever (e.g., 100.4°F or 38°C) in a neutropenic patient is a critical sign of infection requiring immediate intervention. • Patient education must focus on infection prevention, bleeding precautions, and managing side effects like mucositis and nausea. For more free exam prep tools, practice questions, and AI-powered explanations, visit https://open-exam-prep.com/ or Youtube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@Open-exam-prep
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  • Nursing Exam Prep [NCLEX-RN] 68, Cancer Overview and Treatment Modalities

    Nursing Exam Prep [NCLEX-RN] 68, Cancer Overview and Treatment Modalities
    Mar 21 2026
    This podcast is made by Ran Chen, who holds an EA license, Insurance and Securities licenses (Series 6, 63, 65), and the CFP® designation. He is passionate about opening access to high-quality exam preparation resources and helping learners prepare more effectively for professional certification exams. In this episode you will learn: • How to distinguish between cancer staging (TNM system) for spread and grading for cellular abnormality. • Why neutropenic fever (temperature >100.4°F, ANC <500) in a chemotherapy patient is a medical emergency requiring immediate action. • The correct way to manage localized skin reactions from radiation therapy, emphasizing gentle, water-based skincare. • How to recognize Tumor Lysis Syndrome (TLS) as an oncologic emergency and monitor for life-threatening hyperkalemia. • A mnemonic to recall TLS electrolyte changes: PUNCH (Phosphate up, Uric acid up, Na+ down, Ca++ down, Hyperkalemia). For more free exam prep tools, practice questions, and AI-powered explanations, visit https://open-exam-prep.com/ or Youtube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@Open-exam-prep
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  • Nursing Exam Prep [NCLEX-RN] 67, Inflammatory Bowel Disease

    Nursing Exam Prep [NCLEX-RN] 67, Inflammatory Bowel Disease
    Mar 20 2026
    This podcast is made by Ran Chen, who holds an EA license, Insurance and Securities licenses (Series 6, 63, 65), and the CFP® designation. He is passionate about opening access to high-quality exam preparation resources and helping learners prepare more effectively for professional certification exams. In this episode you will learn: • The key differences between Crohn's disease (transmural, skip lesions) and Ulcerative Colitis (mucosal, continuous) for the NCLEX. • How to identify classic clinical signs, such as fistulas in Crohn's and severe bloody diarrhea in Ulcerative Colitis. • Nursing priorities for pharmacological agents, including steroid use for flares and infection risk with immunomodulators. • The correct nutritional plan for an acute IBD flare, emphasizing a low-residue, high-protein, high-calorie diet. • The critical distinction in surgical outcomes, where a colectomy is curative for Ulcerative Colitis but not for Crohn's disease. For more free exam prep tools, practice questions, and AI-powered explanations, visit https://open-exam-prep.com/ or Youtube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@Open-exam-prep
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