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Nursing & Healthcare Exam Prep
Ran Chen, EA, CFP®
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Frequency: 1 episode/1d. Total Eps: 177
Nursing & Healthcare Exam Prep is a daily podcast designed to help future nurses and healthcare professionals pass their licensing and admission exams with clarity and confidence.
Built and operated by OpenExamPrep, this podcast breaks down major nursing and healthcare exams into focused, easy-to-digest episodes covering NCLEX-RN, NCLEX-PN, CNA certification, and ATI TEAS, across national exam standards and applicable state-level requirements. Each episode targets one key concept, common exam trap, or high-frequency test topic—making it ideal for studying during commutes, workouts, or short study sessions.
Created by Ran Chen, EA, CFP®, a financial professional and exam specialist who has personally passed multiple professional licensing exams, Nursing & Healthcare Exam Prep was developed from firsthand experience with how challenging—and often poorly structured—exam preparation can be. The goal is simple: make nursing and healthcare exam prep clearer, more accessible, and more effective through structured explanations and modern learning tools. Whether you’re preparing for the NCLEX-RN, NCLEX-PN, CNA, or ATI TEAS, just starting your healthcare education journey, or reviewing before test day, this podcast is designed to guide you step by step—one concept at a time.
Free practice tools, AI-powered explanations, and additional exam prep resources are available at: https://open-exam-prep.com/
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Nursing Exam Prep [NCLEX-RN] 39, Sodium Imbalances
vendredi 20 février 2026 • Duration 03:16
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:
• Sodium's primary role is regulating fluid balance and neurological function; imbalances manifest as critical neurological changes.
• Hyponatremia (low sodium) is often caused by water gain, as seen in SIADH, leading to cerebral edema with symptoms like confusion and seizures.
• Hypernatremia (high sodium) is typically caused by water loss, as seen in Diabetes Insipidus, causing brain cell shrinkage with symptoms like lethargy and agitation.
• The priority nursing action for severe sodium imbalances is ensuring patient safety, focusing on seizure precautions and frequent neurological assessments.
• A key exam concept is the danger of rapid correction. Remember: "Low to high, the pons will die; high to low, the brain will blow."
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
Nursing Exam Prep [NCLEX-RN] 38, Fluid and Electrolyte Balance
jeudi 19 février 2026 • Duration 03:27
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:
• Isotonic solutions like 0.9% Normal Saline are used for fluid volume deficit and shock because they stay in the vascular space.
• Hypotonic solutions like 0.45% Normal Saline rehydrate cells and are used in conditions like DKA after initial stabilization.
• A critical NCLEX trap is that hypotonic solutions are strictly contraindicated in patients with increased intracranial pressure as they worsen cerebral edema.
• Hypertonic solutions like 3% Saline are used as an emergency treatment for cerebral edema because they pull fluid out of swollen brain cells.
• Always question an order for Lactated Ringer's in patients with renal failure or hyperkalemia, as its potassium content can be harmful.
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
Nursing Exam Prep [NCLEX-RN] 29, Cardiovascular Assessment
mardi 10 février 2026 • Duration 03:07
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 differentiate between the S3 and S4 heart sounds and their significance in heart failure and hypertension.
• The correct procedure for assessing Jugular Venous Distension (JVD) and why patient positioning is a common exam trap.
• How to distinguish between the clinical presentations of right-sided versus left-sided heart failure for scenario-based questions.
• To identify priority assessment findings that signal acute cardiovascular compromise over chronic, stable conditions.
• A mental shortcut for prioritizing interventions: "Circulation Before Documentation," to focus on action over charting in critical situations.
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
Nursing Exam Prep [NCLEX-RN] 28, Neurological Assessment
lundi 9 février 2026 • Duration 03:34
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 Glasgow Coma Scale (GCS) score of 8 or less indicates severe brain injury and the likely need for intubation.
• A unilateral, fixed, and dilated pupil is a neurosurgical emergency signaling high intracranial pressure and potential brain herniation.
• Cushing's Triad (high systolic BP, low heart rate, low respirations) is a late sign of increased ICP and is the opposite of the signs of shock.
• For suspected stroke, checking blood glucose first is a critical priority to rule out hypoglycemia, which can mimic stroke symptoms.
• Subtle changes in level of consciousness are the earliest and most important indicators of a patient's neurological decline.
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
Nursing Exam Prep [NCLEX-RN] 27, Head to Toe Physical Assessment
dimanche 8 février 2026 • Duration 03:07
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 standard physical assessment sequence is Inspection, Palpation, Percussion, and Auscultation (IPPA).
• The abdominal assessment sequence is different: Inspect, Auscultate, Percuss, Palpate (IAPP) to avoid altering bowel sounds.
• Use the mnemonic "I Am Perplexed, Pal" to remember the correct IAPP abdominal assessment order for the NCLEX.
• The exam will test your ability to identify the most critical abnormal finding, such as new-onset lung crackles in a heart failure patient.
• NCLEX questions on documentation require you to select objective, measurable data over subjective interpretations.
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
Nursing Exam Prep [NCLEX-RN] 26, Pain Assessment and Management
samedi 7 février 2026 • Duration 03:08
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 patient's self-report of pain is the most reliable indicator and always takes priority over objective signs like vital signs.
• How to select the appropriate pain scale based on the patient's age and communication ability, such as FACES for children or FLACC for non-verbal patients.
• The absolute priority nursing assessment before and after administering opioids is respiratory status, not secondary side effects like constipation.
• Why a patient's history of substance use disorder does not justify withholding pain medication for acute pain.
• The principle of double effect in end-of-life care, where the primary goal of providing comfort justifies opioid administration even if it carries a risk of respiratory depression.
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
Nursing Exam Prep [NCLEX-RN] 25, Vital Signs Assessment
vendredi 6 février 2026 • Duration 03:07
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:
• Distinguish between normal vital sign ranges for pediatric, adult, and geriatric patients to avoid clinical errors.
• Identify the critical error of using an incorrectly sized blood pressure cuff and its impact on readings.
• Understand when to take an apical pulse versus a radial pulse, especially concerning cardiac medications.
• Recognize that a normal oxygen saturation reading can be dangerously misleading in specific clinical situations like carbon monoxide poisoning.
• Prioritize patient trends over single vital sign readings to detect early signs of clinical deterioration.
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
Nursing Exam Prep [NCLEX-RN] 24, Emergency Response and Disaster Preparedness
jeudi 5 février 2026 • Duration 03:41
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 in a facility fire is always patient rescue (the 'R' in RACE).
• START triage in mass casualty incidents prioritizes saving the most lives, not the most critically injured.
• The mnemonic "30-2-Can Do" helps quickly categorize patients during START triage based on respirations, perfusion, and mental status.
• A black tag (expectant) in triage means the patient is deceased or has injuries incompatible with life; they receive comfort care only after others are treated.
• Understand the difference between RACE (fire response steps) and PASS (how to use an extinguisher) to avoid common exam confusion.
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
Nursing Exam Prep [NCLEX-RN] 23, Medication Safety and Error Prevention
mercredi 4 février 2026 • Duration 03:59
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 first action after a medication error is always to assess the patient for adverse effects, not to file a report.
• An independent double check for high-alert drugs means two nurses must calculate the dose separately before comparing.
• NCLEX questions test the "Rights of Medication Administration" in scenarios, requiring you to spot the missed step.
• If a barcode scanner fails, the safe action is to stop and manually verify, not to override the system.
• For look-alike, sound-alike drugs, you must use critical thinking to question an order that doesn't match the patient's diagnosis.
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
Nursing Exam Prep [NCLEX-RN] 22, Restraint Use and Alternatives
mardi 3 février 2026 • Duration 03:31
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 absolute priority of using and documenting all possible alternatives before applying restraints.
• How to identify the "least restrictive, most effective" intervention in NCLEX-style scenarios.
• The specific, testable time limits for behavioral restraint orders, known as the "4-2-1 Rule".
• Critical safety procedures for applying and monitoring restraints, including knot type and attachment points.
• Common exam traps, such as using restraints for convenience or applying them without a timely order.
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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