The Vascular System of the Kidneys
By Becky Polk-Pohlman
Learners play a vascular system "game" to identify the arteries, capillaries, and veins that make up the renal blood supply pathway. A score is given at the end of the activity.
The Colors of Medical Terminology
By Candy Dailey
In this animated object, learners pop balloons to see the medical term for a color or condition.
Body Sections and Divisions of the Abdominal Pelvic Cavity
By Barbara Liang
In this animated activity, learners examine how organs are visualized in three dimensions. The terms “longitudinal,” “cross,” “transverse,” “horizontal,” and “sagittal” are defined. Students test their knowledge of the location of abdominal pelvic cavity organs in two drag-and-drop exercises.
Osmotic Pressure (Screencast)
By Kathleen Lee
Learners conduct an experiment to illustrate how a greater number of particles in a "vessel" increases osmotic pressure.
The Electrocardiogram (Screencast)
By Bruce Forciea
In this animated object, learners view the "T" and "P" waves and the "QRS complex." A brief quiz completes the activity.
How to Use a Microscope
Learners examine the function of each part of a microscope and follow step-by-step instructions on how to focus on a specimen. They also review the proper use and care of a microscope and test their knowledge in two drag-and-drop exercises.
Reality Shock (Screencast)
By Sharon Opsahl
Learners examine the phases and characteristics of the reality shock experienced by nurses. They also identify strategies to deal with reality shock and with the transition from student nurse to registered nurse.
Medical Terminology Abbreviations
By Mary Rahr
In this activity, you will work with a list of medical terminology abbreviations and their definitions.
Arterial Blood Gas (Screencast)
By Martha Bryan, Linda Lockshin
Students read an explanation of the values used for arterial blood gas analysis.
Acid/Base Balance (Screencast)
Students read about how acid/base balance affects a person's health. This activity includes animation.
Dietary Manager Training: Understanding the Nutrition Facts Label (Screencast)
By Kristy Norenberg
Learners take a close look at the information on product labels concerning fat, fiber, and serving sizes. A quiz follows the lesson.
Chain of Infection
By Diane Cozzi
In this interactive object, learners identify nursing actions that help to prevent the spread of infection.
Categories of Acquired Immunity
By Kristine Snow
In this learning activity you'll evaluate the immune response including active, passive, natural, and artificial immunity.
Anatomical Terminology: Relative Position
In this interactive learning activity, learners review the terms used to describe relative position of body parts in order to have a common set of words to describe their position. Check out our video on relative position: https://bit.ly/2kTXujp
Peripheral Vascular Disease Assessment (Screencast)
By Barbara Lawson
Learners use peripheral vascular assessment data to examine characteristics of these four conditions: peripheral arterial disease, deep vein thrombosis, chronic venous insufficiency, and acute arterial occlusion. A matching exercise completes the learning object.
Dietary Manager Training: Digestion and Absorption of Carbohydrates (Screencast)
Learners follow the path of a carbohydrate food from consumption through digestion to absorption into the bloodstream. In a matching exercise, students identify the main type of carbohydrate found in four different foods.
How the Brain Develops (Screencast)
By Mary Beth Boettcher
In this interactive learning object, learners study the parts of the brain and then test their knowledge in a drag-and-drop exercise.
Gram Stain Procedure (Screencast)
Learners view video clips demonstrating Gram's staining procedure. Correctly stained slides are shown.
Biomolecules: The Carbohydrates (Video)
Viewers watch an introduction to monosaccharides, disaccharides, and polysaccharides. The processes for dehydration synthesis and hydrolysis.
Cranial Nerves
By Carrie Thompson
In this highly interactive and animated object, learners complete three exercises to identify the cranial nerves and their functions.
Analyzing Medical Terms: Urinary System
By Patricia Cline
Students identify the meaning of urinary system word parts to analyze and define medical terms.
Respiratory Terms
By Mary Riebe
In this interactive object, learners review respiratory system terminology and then match the terms with their definitions.
Respiratory System Drug Treatment Review
Learners match respiratory drug actions to the appropriate drug category.
Assessing Cranial Nerves
Urine Colony Counts (Screencast)
Learners watch a brief video clip. They then follow step-by-step instructions on how to do a urine colony count and examine the criteria for determining if a colony count represents an infection. A brief quiz completes the object.