This is a link to a published study (pdf) on the effects of type 2 diabetes on various types of brain aging in elderly men. The Honolulu-Asia Aging Study was funded by the NIH. CITATION: Kork, E.S.C., White, L.R., Scheltens, P., & Launer, L.J. (2006). Brain aging in very old men with type 2 diabetes. Diabetes Care, 29, p. 2268-2274.
One hour webinar recording exploring potential barriers faced when using concept-based learning activities in various settings of nursing education.
In this interactive object, learners review case studies and identify complex arterial blood gases.
Learners read an introduction to arterial blood gasses and then identify uncompensated ABGs.
Students read about how acid/base balance affects a person's health. This activity includes animation.
Students read and test themselves on the conditions that cause specific acid/base imbalances.
In this interactive object, the learner matches various disorders to the acid-base disturbances they cause.
In this interactive object, learners identify the symptoms of fluid volume excess and fluid volume deficit.
In this interactive object, learners sort antihypertensive medications into categories. Descriptions are provided.
Learners consider the Apgar scores for several fictitious newborns. They are then given an Apgar score and proceed to create a situation in which a newborn would receive that rating.
Students read about the importance of the Apgar score in assessing the newborn after delivery. Each sign of the Apgar score is identified with illustrations to help the student recognize the proper rating.
Students read an explanation of the values used for arterial blood gas analysis.
In this interactive object, learners read a scenario and identify the cranial nerve that is being assessed.
In this interactive exercise, learners review definitions of 26 terms and then test their knowledge in a matching exercise. Only six terms are included in the quiz; however, if the learner clicks “Restart,� more terms appear in random order.
In this learning object, learners examine the movement of fluid within the vascular system. A short quiz completes the activity.
Learners review common terms associated with cardiovascular anatomy and physiology by working a crossword puzzle. Immediate feedback is provided after each term.
In this interactive object, learners read a case study and consider the signs and symptoms of schizophrenia and the appropriate nursing interventions.
In this interactive object, learners identify nursing actions that help to prevent the spread of infection.
In this highly interactive object, learners read client case studies and then select the vaccines that are appropriate to administer.
In this animated and interactive object, learners identify musculoskeletal fractures.