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Think you know your nursing fundamentals? Listen to this Nursing Fundamentals Quiz and find out! In this episode, we cover:


* Bowel elimination

* Ostomies

* Enemas

* Occult blood and pH testing

* Urinalysis

* Latex allergies

* Sterile field


What's a PodQuiz? It's essentially flashcards for your ears! Nurse Mo asks a question, pauses while you answer, then states the answer...it's a fantastic way to study while you're on the go, exercising, commuting, folding laundry, making dinner, feeding the baby, getting your nails done....you get the idea.

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