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Category · 40% of the SNLE

Adult Nursing

Medical, surgical, critical, community and psychiatric nursing — the largest SNLE section. Care of adults across acute and chronic illness, from minor ailments to complex critical needs.

30 skills Weight 40%

Lessons in this category

  1. 01 Acute Coronary Syndrome & Angina
    MONA, troponin, ECG changes, priority nursing actions.     Very high yield Available
  2. 02 Heart Failure
    Left vs right, preload/afterload, daily weights, drug therapy.     Very high yield Available
  3. 03 Hypertension Management
    Classification, crisis, drug classes, lifestyle teaching.     Very high yield Available
  4. 04 Cardiac Dysrhythmias & ECG Basics
    Recognizing lethal rhythms and priority responses.     Moderate yield Available
  5. 05 COPD & Asthma
    Triggers, bronchodilators, oxygen targets, exacerbation care.     Very high yield Available
  6. 06 Pneumonia & Tuberculosis
    Assessment, precautions, drug regimens, teaching.     Moderate yield Available
  7. 07 Diabetes Mellitus & Emergencies
    Types, DKA vs HHS, hypoglycemia, insulin, foot care.     Very high yield Available
  8. 08 Thyroid Disorders
    Hypo/hyperthyroidism, thyroid storm, myxedema.     Moderate yield Available
  9. 09 Stroke (CVA) & Neuro Assessment
    Ischemic vs hemorrhagic, FAST, tPA window, GCS.     Very high yield Available
  10. 10 Seizure Disorders
    Types, safety during seizure, status epilepticus.     Moderate yield Available
  11. 11 Increased Intracranial Pressure
    Cushing's triad, positioning, priority interventions.     Moderate yield Available
  12. 12 Acute Kidney Injury & CKD
    Prerenal/renal/postrenal, dialysis, potassium safety.     Very high yield Available
  13. 13 Liver Cirrhosis & Hepatitis
    Ascites, encephalopathy, varices, hepatitis precautions.     Moderate yield Available
  14. 14 GI Bleeding & Peptic Ulcer
    Upper vs lower, shock signs, priority care.     Moderate yield Available
  15. 15 Pre-operative & Post-operative Care
    Consent, checklists, PACU, complications, teaching.     Very high yield Available
  16. 16 Surgical Wound & Drain Management
    Dehiscence, evisceration, drain types, sterile technique.     Moderate yield Available
  17. 17 Shock & Hemodynamic Instability
    Hypovolemic, cardiogenic, distributive, priority care.     Very high yield Available
  18. 18 Sepsis & SIRS
    Recognition, bundles, lactate, antibiotic timing.     Very high yield Available
  19. 19 Burns Management
    Rule of nines, fluid resuscitation, phases of care.     Moderate yield Available
  20. 20 Trauma & Emergency Triage
    Primary survey ABCDE, triage categories, priorities.     Very high yield Available
  21. 21 Fractures & Musculoskeletal Trauma
    Types, traction, cast care, compartment syndrome.     Moderate yield Available
  22. 22 Oncology & Chemotherapy Care
    Neutropenia, extravasation, side effects, safety.     Moderate yield Available
  23. 23 Blood Transfusion & Reactions
    Compatibility, reaction types, priority nursing response.     Very high yield Available
  24. 24 Mechanical Ventilation Basics
    Modes, alarms, ABCDE bundle, weaning, safety.     Moderate yield Available
  25. 25 Anaphylaxis & Allergic Reactions
    Recognition, epinephrine, airway priority.     Moderate yield Available
  26. 26 Depression & Anxiety Disorders
    Assessment, therapeutic communication, suicide risk.     Very high yield Available
  27. 27 Schizophrenia & Psychotic Disorders
    Positive/negative symptoms, safety, antipsychotics.     Moderate yield Available
  28. 28 Bipolar & Mood Disorders
    Mania safety, lithium toxicity, teaching.     Moderate yield Available
  29. 29 Substance Use & Withdrawal
    Alcohol withdrawal, CIWA, overdose priorities.     Moderate yield Available
  30. 30 Community & Public Health Nursing
    Prevention levels, epidemiology, health promotion.     Moderate yield Available

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