ABG Interpretation: Uncompensated Conditions
By Marilyn Misurek, MSN, ANP
Learners read an introduction to arterial blood gasses and then identify uncompensated ABGs.
Acid-Fast Staining
By Kristine Snow
Learners view video clips demonstrating acid-fast staining procedures. Correctly stained slides are shown. The learning object includes two matching exercises.
Anatomical Terminology: Body Regions
By Barbara Liang
Students identify the various regions of the human body through drag-and-drop exercises.
Measurement Madness
By Wisc-Online
Test your skills at reading a ruler.
The Transistor Symbol
By Terry Bartelt
In this animated and interactive object, learners use a memory device to identify NPN and PNP transistors. Learners also examine how much the transistors turn on when the voltage applied to the base is varied.
Three-Phase Delta Transformer Calculations
By James Bourassa
Using a memory shortcut for calculations, the learner determines line and phase values of current in a three-phase AC configuration. Practice problems complete the activity.
Clients and Servers
In this learning activity you'll observe how computers operate in a client-server network operating system and consider the advantages and disadvantages of such a system.
Categories of Acquired Immunity
In this learning activity you'll evaluate the immune response including active, passive, natural, and artificial immunity.
The Time Proportioning Operational Amplifier (Screencast)
In this animated object, learners see how a time proportioning operational amplifier varies an average DC voltage. A brief quiz completes the activity.
The Spring-and-Diaphragm Actuator
Learners study an animation of a spring-and diaphragm actuator controlling the opening of a flow valve.
Signed Binary Numbers: 2's Complement
By John Casey, Terry Bartelt
Learners use this interactive and animated object to examine the use of binary numbers in a programmable logic controller. A brief quiz completes the activity.
Reading a Micrometer
By Sue Silverstein
In this learning activity you'll practice reading an inch micrometer.
Schematic Diagram Symbols
In this learning activity you'll review various types of common components used in electronics and view their schematic diagram symbols.
Introduction to Records Management: Types of Records
By Kim Olson
In this interactive object, learners read an overview of records management and then classify records as "vital," "important," "useful," or "nonessential" in a drag-and-drop exercise.
Stages of Labor and Delivery
By Kathy Costa Lieberthal
In this interactive object, learners read the characteristics of each stage of labor and delivery. They then identify the stages in a multiple-choice assessment.
Bloodborne Pathogens: Three Pathogens of Concern
By Terrance Yonash, Jen Bero
This learning object has been created to educate workers about the occupational risks of being exposed to bloodborne pathogens as described in the U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) 29 CFR 1910.1030- Bloodborne Pathogen Standard.
Total Impedance of a Parallel Circuit Using Complex Numbers
By Patrick Hoppe
Students read how to determine the total impedance of a parallel circuit using complex numbers. The "J" term is used in the calculations.
Pressure-Reducing Valve Application
By Terry Bartelt, Stephen Schneider
In this animated activity, a drill-and-clamp machine is used to show an application of a pressure-reducing valve. Recommendations on how to properly make pressure adjustments are also provided.
Series Circuit Analysis Practice Problems Part 1
In this interactive object, learners solve for total resistance and current, the current through each resistor, the voltage across each resistor, and the power dissipated.
Skin and the Integumentary System
Learners examine the structure and function of skin including the production of melanin.
Reading Vernier Height Gage Quiz
By Barbara Anderegg
Students take a 13-question quiz to practice reading 25- and 50-division Vernier height gages.
Heart Anatomy Review
By Mary Riebe
The user completes a fill-in-the-blank exercise to review the anatomy of the heart.
Ziegler-Nichols Continuous Cycling Tuning Calculations
Learners examine the formulas that are used to determine the proper PID values to be entered into a controller using the Ziegler-Nichols Continuous Cycling Tuning Method.
Sine Bar Quiz
In this learning activity you'll calculate sine bar problems.
The Sense of Sight (Screencast)
In this screencast, learners read about the parts of the eye.