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Multiple Topic Healthcare Sites (These sites contain outstanding information and/or activities that pertain to many of the different topics listed below.)

MedlinePlus Interactive Tutorials (Click on titles to select desired tutorials.)

WebAnatomy Various self-tests, testing games and images for anatomy and physiology. (Click on topics listed at left side of page. On next page click on specific topic in body of page or test type at top of page.)

SEER's Training Website from National Cancer Institute. Terrific information, reviews and tests related to anatomy and physiology and various cancer topics. (Click on green titles surrounding figure to study body systems. Or click on cancer topics from left menu.)

Introduction to Anatomy and Physiology

Intro to the Human Body Review and Quizzes from U.S. National Cancer Institute (Scroll to bottom of page to find quiz. Find more info by clicking on underlined topics in the navigation bar, just under "Unit Review & Quiz" heading.)

Cells, Tissues, and Membranes Review and Quizzes from U.S. National Cancer Institute (Scroll to bottom of page to find quiz. Find more info by clicking on underlined topics in the navigation bar, just under "Unit Review & Quiz" heading.)

Safety and Environment

Intensive Care Unit (ICU) from OSHA (Click on the areas of the picture when hand appears to find potential hazards in this ICU room.)

Agitated Patient(restraints) Case study and quiz from Foundation for Education and Research in Neurological Emergencies (FERNE)

Asepsis, Infection Control and Hygiene

Put On Sterile Gloves Order Game from Quia

Safety Issues in an ICU Unit Information from OSHA (Click on the areas of the picture to view safety information or click on safety topics below picture.)

Needle sticks/Sharps Injuries Information and animated pictures from OSHA (Scroll down and click on buttons to see animations.) Good information and illustrations of various sharps and safety devices.

Fight Sickness and Disease Rags to Riches Game from Quia (Plays like the Millionaire Game)

Lymphatic System Review and Quizzes from U.S. National Cancer Institute (Scroll to bottom of page to find quiz. Find more info by clicking on underlined topics in the navigation bar, just under "Unit Review & Quiz" heading.)

Assessment and Vital Signs

Auscultation Assistant - from The Auscultation Assistant Lung Sounds are great here.

Heart Rhythm Disorders - from WebMD (Scroll down to Heart Rhythm Disorders and click on selections under this title.)

Your Pelvic and Breast Exams Information from WebMD (Scroll down to area marked "Slide Show and Guides" and click on selection. Then click on numbers by slides.)

Breast Cancer Exam Quiz from iVillage

Pulse Measurement Information from WebMD

How Do I Take My Blood Pressure Information from WebMD

Nursing Process and Documentation

Care Plan Corner Examples of care plans from RN Central (Click on Instructions.)

8 Common Charting Mistakes to Avoid Article from Nurses Service Organization

Sleep, relaxation and pain control

Pain Quiz from MerckSource

Pain Tutorial from Bayer

Pain Management Quiz from iVillage

PCA Pumps Article and picture from SpineUniverse

Integumentary System

Skin Slides, quiz and more - from WebMD (Click on various topics about skin and skin problems.)

Wound Care, Ulcers Info and slides from Hollister ( Click on links listed under Algorithms. Then read introduction and instructions.) Excellent information for assessment, management, and treatment of Arterial Leg/Foot, Neuropathic, Pressure(Decubitus), and Venous ulcers with outstanding pictures.

Musculoskeletal System

Skeletal Tutorial Pictorial tutorial and quizzes from Body Smart

Calcium, where do we get it? from University of Washington

Skeletal System Review and Quizzes from U.S. National Cancer Institute (Scroll to bottom of page to find drop-and-drag and true/false quizzes. Find more info by clicking on underlined topics in the navigation bar, just under "Unit Review & Quiz" heading.)

Muscular System Review and Quizzes from U.S. National Cancer Institute (Scroll to bottom of page to find drop-and-drag and true/false quizzes. Find more info by clicking on underlined topics in the navigation bar, just under "Unit Review & Quiz" heading.)

Muscles Anatomy Tutorials and quizzes from Get Body Smart Sophisticated diagrams with tutorials and quizzes.

Muscles Physiology Tutorials and quizzes from Get Body Smart (Note: You must click on "next" at the bottom, right of tutorial pages to get to all tutorial activities.)

Osteoarthritis Information, animations, quizzes from WebMD

Nervous system

Simple Reflexes Ordered List Tutorial from Quia

Parasympathetic Nerve System Tutorials and quizzes from Get Body Smart Sophisticated diagrams and animations.

Brain Puzzle Game from Phizer Click and drag puzzle for parts of the brain.

Basic Nervous System Quiz Tutorial with questions from University of Michigan

Nervous System Review and Quizzes from U.S. National Cancer Institute (Scroll to bottom of page to find drop-and-drag and true/false quizzes. Find more info by clicking on underlined topics in the navigation bar, just under "Unit Review & Quiz" heading.)

Epilepsy Tutorial from Epilepsy.com

Multiple Sclerosis Quiz from iVillage

Alzheimer's Disease Quiz from iVillage

Migraines Narrated Tutorial from Astra Zeneca

Eyes and Ears

Endocrine System

Endocrine System Review and Quizzes from U.S. National Cancer Institute (Scroll to bottom of page to find drop-and-drag and true/false quizzes. Find more info by clicking on underlined topics in the navigation bar, just under "Unit Review & Quiz" heading.)

Pancreas and Adrenal Gland Rags to Riches Game from Quia (Plays like the Millionaire Game)

Diabetes Quizzes and Animated Guides from WebMD (Click on topics under "Health Tools for Diabetes".) Great animated illustrations.

Diabetes Quiz from Aetna InteliHealth Great Rationales accompany quiz.

Blood

Circulatory System Tutorials and quizzes from Get Body Smart Sophisticated diagrams and animations.

Anemia Related to Chemotherapy Quizzes and Animated Guides from WebMD Great animated illustrations.

Blood Testing  Illustrated information from HealthScout

Cardiac

Cardiovascular System Review and Quizzes from U.S. National Cancer Institute (Scroll to bottom of page to find drop-and-drag and true/false quizzes. Find more info by clicking on underlined topics in the navigation bar, just under "Unit Review & Quiz" heading.)

Heart Basics Review from Aetna Nice combination of illustrations, animations and basic information.

Heart Tutorials from Get Body Smart Sophisticated diagrams and animations.

Pump Your Blood Song from St Joseph (Click "Watch" under 'TV Ads."" Then click "Banjo Man" above TV Image.) The song takes you through the heart pump with animations.

Heartpoint Gallery Information and animations from Heartpoint.com (Scroll down and click on desired topic boxes.) Nice tutorials and information on many aspects of the heart.

Cardiovascular Narrated Tutorial from Astra Zeneca

How Many Beats in a Lifetime? Information from Aetna InteliHealth  Heart and Breath Odometers. Just for fun.

Health Tools for the Heart Quizzes, Slides, and Animated Guides from WebMD (Click on desired topics under "Health Tools for the Heart.")

Tetrology of Fallot-What is it? Diagram and Information from Cove Point Foundation

Heartpoint Gallery Information and Animations from Heartpoint.com (Scroll down and click on desired topic boxes.) Nice tutorials and information on many aspects of the heart.

Angina Quiz Quiz with links to related info from LifeHeart.com

Health Tools for the Heart Quizzes, Slides, and Animated Guides from WebMD (Click on desired topics under "Health Tools for the Heart.")

Heart Health Quiz from Aetna InteliHealth Great rationales accompany quiz.

Vascular

High Cholesterol Narrated Tutorial from Astra Zeneca

Blood Pressure Narrated Tutorial from Astra Zeneca

Respiratory

Respiratory System Review and Quizzes from U.S. National Cancer Institute (Scroll to bottom of page to find drop-and-drag and true/false quizzes. Find more info by clicking on underlined topics in the navigation bar, just under "Unit Review & Quiz" heading.)

Respiratory System Tutorials and quizzes from Get Body Smart Sophisticated diagrams and animations.

Smoking Quiz Quiz from iVillage

Lungs Sounds Sounds and information from McGill University (Click on arrow for "physical exam"  dropdown menu and then click "virtual stethoscope". Then click on "Go there!"  Then click GO buttons to hear desired sounds.)

Tracheostomy Diagram and Information from Muscular Dystrophy Association

Tracheostomy Suctioning Diagrams and Information from University of Michigan Health Services  Nice pictorial guide.

Airway Quiz Quiz from ACLS.net (Click on "Airway Quiz".) Rationales accompany responses.

Life Support Simulator - Scenario quiz from ACLS.net (Click on "Click Here" for "The Lab Technician". Then click"Start". Read instructions before clicking "Begin Simulation". Note: Choose one answer option from only one available menu before clicking "GO".) A challenging, but effective, educational activity.

Asthma Narrated Tutorial from Astra Zeneca

Asthma Quiz Quiz from Aetna InteliHealth Rationales accompany quiz.

Allergies & Asthma Quizzes, Slides, and Animated Guides from WebMD (Click on desired topics related to allergies and asthma.)

Allergy Quiz Quiz from Aetna InteliHealth Rationales accompany quiz.

Smoking Quiz Quiz from Aetna InteliHealth Rationales accompany quiz.

Digestive System and Nutrition

Digestive System Review and Quizzes from U.S. National Cancer Institute (Scroll to bottom of page to find drop-and-drag and true/false quizzes. Find more info by clicking on underlined topics in the navigation bar, just under "Unit Review & Quiz" heading.)

Food Pyramid and Diet Information from USDA (Click on desired topics.) Latest food pyramid and dietary information from the USDA.

Dietary Guidlines Information from USDA (Under the heading "2005 Edition", click on desired topics, especially Dietary Guidelines for Americans and Finding Your Way to a Healthier You.) Latest dietary suggestions from the US government. Includes printable sheets for instructors.

The Big Fat Quiz Quiz from MerckSource

Serving Size Surprise Activity from Aetna InteliHealth

Come to our Picnic Activity from Aetna InteliHealth (Reveal nutritional values of common foods by moving cursor over foods.)

Weight Gain Quiz from Aetna InteliHealth Rationales accompany quiz.

Heartburn Narrated Tutorial from Astra Zeneca

Take the acid test Quiz from Aetna InteliHealth Rationales accompany quiz.

Hemoccult Patient Scenario with slides from gihealth.com Great pictures of colon polyp removal.

Renal

Urinary System Review and Quizzes from U.S. National Cancer Institute (Scroll to bottom of page to find drop-and-drag and true/false quizzes. Find more info by clicking on underlined topics in the navigation bar, just under "Unit Review & Quiz" heading.)

Urinary System Rags to Riches Game from Quia (Plays like the Millionaire Game)

How the Kidney Works Animated Tutorial from the Nephron Information Center (Under the heading "Inside The Kidney", click on each topic listed.)

Learning Center Information from Hollister (Click on topics from menu at left.) Incontinence information, urinary anatomy diagrams, urinary disorders, etc.

Reproductive System

Breast Cancer Narrated Tutorial from Astra Zeneca

Male and Female Reproductive Systems Review and Quizzes from U.S. National Cancer Institute (Scroll to bottom of page to find drop-and-drag and true/false quizzes. Find more info by clicking on underlined topics in the navigation bar, just under "Unit Review & Quiz" heading.)

Birth Control Pills Quiz from iVillage Rationales accompany responses.

What do you know about oral contraceptives? Quiz from iVillage Rationales accompany responses.

Health Tools for Women Quizzes, Slides, and Animated Guides from WebMD (Click on desired topics under "Health Tools for Women")

Obstetric Issues

Health Tools for Fertility, Pregnancy, & Parenting Quizzes, Slides, and Animated Guides from WebMD (Click on desired topics under "Health Tools for Fertility, Pregnancy, & Parenting".)

Healthy Baby Information from Mayo Clinic (Click on links in blue for desired topics.) Good practical info related to infant care.

Newborn Quiz from Aetna InteliHealth Rationales accompany quiz.

Pregnancy Quiz from Aetna InteliHealth Rationales accompany quiz.

Cancer

Cancers Information, Review and Quizzes from U.S. National Cancer Institute (Click on type of cancer in menu at left. Next page click on "Introduction". Next page use navigation bar, just under the page heading to select "Unit Review & Quiz" or other information options.) The review provides a great overview of major points.

Cancer Quizzes, Slides, and Animated Guides from WebMD (Click on desired topics.)

How to spot Skin Cancer Slides from WebMD Excellent pictures.

ABCD's of Skin Cancer - from WebMD (Click on letters to left of picture.) Excellent pictures.

Introduction to Pharmacology

Dosage Calculations Quiz Quiz from RN Central (You will need a pencil and paper to calculate and record your answers.) Test your skills at determining the correct dosage.

Growth and Development

Baby's Growth Timeline Information from Aetna InteliHealth (Click on the yellow flower. Then click on months 1-9.) A quick look at the baby's first nine months.

Growth and Development, Ages 2 to 5 Information from WebMd (Scroll down to near bottom and click next button for more information)

Immunization Schedule Information from CDC (Scroll down and click on desired topics.) Up-to-date immunization info for infants to adults.

Infant Milestones: The First Six Months Information from WebMD (Click on each month.)

Longevity Quiz from MerckSource Test your knowledge about aging matters.

Age related body changes Matching and Flashcards from Quia

Psychiatric Disorders and Nursing

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