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Nursing & Healthcare Exam Prep

Nursing & Healthcare Exam Prep

By: 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/Copyright 2026 Ran Chen, EA, CFP® Education Hygiene & Healthy Living
Episodes
  • Phlebotomy Exam Prep 6, Vein Palpation and Patient Assessment

    Phlebotomy Exam Prep 6, Vein Palpation and Patient Assessment
    May 3 2026
    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: - Always use your index finger for palpation, as your thumb has its own pulse that can be confused with an artery. - A suitable vein feels bouncy and firm, unlike a hard, cord-like sclerosed vein which should be avoided. - A distinct pulsating sensation indicates an artery, a critical site to avoid during venipuncture. - Never draw from sites with hematomas, extensive scarring, edema, or where an IV line was recently placed. - Proper vein anchoring involves using your thumb to pull the skin taut 1-2 inches below the site to prevent the vein from rolling. 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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    3 mins
  • Phlebotomy Exam Prep 5, Tourniquet Application and Time Limit

    Phlebotomy Exam Prep 5, Tourniquet Application and Time Limit
    May 2 2026
    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: - Apply tourniquets 3-4 inches above the venipuncture site for optimal vein distention. - Never leave a tourniquet on for more than 60 seconds to avoid the complication of hemoconcentration. - Prolonged application falsely elevates specific analytes, including potassium, calcium, and total protein. - Always release the tourniquet before withdrawing the needle to prevent the formation of a hematoma. - Use single-patient-use, disposable tourniquets to adhere to infection control standards and prevent cross-contamination. 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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    4 mins
  • Phlebotomy Exam Prep 4, Needle Gauge and Length Selection

    Phlebotomy Exam Prep 4, Needle Gauge and Length Selection
    May 1 2026
    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: - Why the 21-gauge needle is the standard for routine adult venipuncture. - When to select a 22-gauge needle for patients with smaller or fragile veins. - The appropriate use of a 23-gauge butterfly needle for difficult or pediatric draws. - How to remember the inverse relationship between gauge number and needle diameter with a simple mnemonic. - How incorrect needle selection, particularly using a gauge that is too small, can lead to hemolysis and compromised test results. 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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    3 mins
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