Nursing & Healthcare Exam Prep

Ran Chen, EA, CFP®
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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/

  1. 20H AGO

    Nursing Exam Prep [NCLEX-RN] 36, Arterial Blood Gas Interpretation

    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 apply the ROME mnemonic (Respiratory Opposite, Metabolic Equal) to rapidly diagnose the primary acid-base imbalance. • The three-step process for interpreting any ABG result: assess pH, identify the primary driver (PaCO2 or HCO3), and determine the level of compensation. • How to differentiate between uncompensated, partially compensated, and fully compensated states and avoid common NCLEX traps related to normal-looking pH values. • Why connecting ABG results to priority nursing interventions, such as improving ventilation in respiratory acidosis, is crucial for exam success. • How to use PaO2 and PaCO2 values to identify acute respiratory failure as an immediate clinical priority. 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

    4 min

  2. 1D AGO

    Nursing Exam Prep [NCLEX-RN] 35, Laboratory Values Interpretation

    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 identify critical lab values, such as hyperkalemia, that require immediate nursing intervention and provider notification. • The direct link between abnormal sodium levels and the priority nursing action of implementing seizure precautions for patient safety. • Why interpreting trends in lab values, like a post-operative drop in hemoglobin, is crucial for detecting complications like internal bleeding. • The correct response to a supratherapeutic INR for a patient on warfarin, which includes holding the dose and contacting the provider. • How the NCLEX tests clinical judgment by requiring you to connect a lab result to a specific risk and prioritize the most immediate, life-saving action. 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

    3 min

  3. 2D AGO

    Nursing Exam Prep [NCLEX-RN] 34, Musculoskeletal Assessment

    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: • Neurovascular assessment, using the "5 P's," is the absolute priority for patients with fractures or casts to detect compartment syndrome early. • Muscle strength is graded on a 0-5 scale, and this grade directly determines the appropriate level of mobility assistance and safe handling techniques. • For patients with joint replacements, preventing dislocation through specific positioning precautions is a key nursing responsibility tested on the exam. • The mnemonic COAL (Cane Opposite Affected Leg) is a critical shortcut for questions about the correct use of mobility aids. • Differentiating between active (patient-led) and passive (nurse-led) range of motion is essential for understanding care goals like preventing contractures versus building strength. 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

    3 min

  4. 3D AGO

    Nursing Exam Prep [NCLEX-RN] 33, Integumentary Assessment

    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 blanchable and non-blanchable erythema for identifying a Stage 1 pressure injury. • How to differentiate pressure injury stages based on visible tissue, such as subcutaneous fat in Stage 3 versus exposed bone in Stage 4. • How to use the REEDA mnemonic (Redness, Edema, Ecchymosis, Drainage, Approximation) to assess surgical incisions for signs of infection. • Why a lower score on the Braden Scale indicates a higher risk for skin breakdown, guiding preventative nursing interventions. • That skin tenting when assessing turgor is a key exam indicator for dehydration or fluid volume deficit. 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

    3 min

  5. 4D AGO

    Nursing Exam Prep [NCLEX-RN] 32, Genitourinary Assessment

    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: • Learn the critical difference between urinary retention and oliguria, and when to use a bladder scanner. • Understand how to interpret intake and output records to identify fluid imbalance, recognizing the minimum acceptable output of 30 mL/hr. • Apply the 'COCA' mnemonic (Color, Odor, Clarity, Amount) to accurately assess urine characteristics and identify signs of infection. • Master the key nursing interventions to prevent Catheter-Associated Urinary Tract Infections (CAUTIs), a major patient safety topic on the NCLEX. • Recognize creatinine as the most reliable indicator of kidney function and know the priority nursing actions for a patient with an elevated level. 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

    4 min

  6. 5D AGO

    Nursing Exam Prep [NCLEX-RN] 31, Gastrointestinal Assessment

    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 correct sequence for abdominal assessment is Inspection, Auscultation, Percussion, and Palpation (IAPP), and why this order is critical. • Auscultating before palpating is a common NCLEX trap; palpation can alter bowel sounds, leading to an incorrect assessment. • To confirm absent bowel sounds, a nurse must listen for a full five minutes, a key detail tested on the exam. • A rigid, board-like abdomen is a sign of peritonitis, an emergency requiring immediate provider notification. • How to differentiate signs of an upper GI bleed (melena, coffee-ground emesis) from a lower GI bleed (hematochezia). 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

    3 min

  7. 6D AGO

    Nursing Exam Prep [NCLEX-RN] 30, Respiratory Assessment

    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 identify critical signs of respiratory distress, such as tripod positioning and accessory muscle use. • The difference between adventitious lung sounds and how to prioritize stridor as a medical emergency. • Common NCLEX traps involving pulse oximetry readings that can be misleading without clinical context. • How to interpret basic arterial blood gases to determine the correct nursing intervention for acidosis or alkalosis. • Applying the Airway, Breathing, Circulation framework to answer exam-style prioritization questions. 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

    4 min

  8. FEB 10

    Nursing Exam Prep [NCLEX-RN] 29, Cardiovascular Assessment

    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

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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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