Review
Foundational basic concepts sourced from U.S. government health and safety agencies—built for Practical Nurse exam prep.
Fundamentals
The Nursing Process: Assessment Through Evaluation
How systematic ADPIE thinking supports safe practical nursing care, aligned with HHS quality initiatives.
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Safety
Infection Prevention & CDC Transmission Precautions
Standard precautions, isolation categories, and hand hygiene from authoritative CDC guidance.
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Pharmacology
Medication Safety & the Nine Rights
FDA-regulated drug safety principles and the rights framework LPNs use before every administration.
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Assessment
Vital Signs & Baseline Physiologic Assessment
Measuring and interpreting temperature, pulse, respiration, and blood pressure using NIH clinical references.
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Communication
Patient Safety & Therapeutic Communication
AHRQ safety science and HHS guidance on respectful, effective nurse-patient communication.
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Prioritization
ABC Prioritization for NCLEX-PN
Selecting the first nursing action by addressing airway, breathing, and circulation threats before lesser urgent needs.
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Prioritization
Maslow's Hierarchy in Nursing Prioritization
Ranking patient needs from physiologic survival through safety when multiple non-ABC concerns compete for attention.
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Leadership
Delegation and Supervision for LPN Practice
What registered nurses may assign to LPN/LVN and unlicensed assistive personnel versus what requires RN retention.
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Communication
Therapeutic Communication Techniques
Responses that validate feelings, encourage expression, and maintain boundaries without false reassurance or nurse-centered advice.
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Assessment
Glasgow Coma Scale for LPN Neurologic Checks
Scoring eye, verbal, and motor components during routine neurologic monitoring and when to escalate declining totals.
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Assessment
Braden Scale for Pressure Injury Risk
Rating sensory perception, moisture, activity, mobility, nutrition, and friction to guide prevention for at-risk patients.
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Assessment
Morse Fall Scale Risk Assessment
Scoring fall history, secondary diagnoses, ambulation aids, IV therapy, gait, and mental status to target fall precautions.
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