Medical-Surgical Nursing Videos
Browse videos in the Medical-Surgical Nursing category.
Electrolyte Imbalances & Fluid Shifts: NCLEX Priority Actions
A focused review of the five core electrolytes (sodium, potassium, calcium, magnesium, chloride) with normal ranges, ECG changes, and priority nursing interventions. Includes high-yield mnemonics (SALT LOSS, MURDER, CATS, BACME), a breakdown of isotonic, hypotonic, and hypertonic IV fluids, and key NCLEX traps covering lithium toxicity, IV potassium safety rules, and magnesium toxicity reversal with calcium gluconate. Ends with a Next Gen NCLEX clinical judgment scenario.
Diverticulitis: NCLEX Review
A comprehensive review of diverticulitis for NCLEX prep. Covers the difference between diverticulosis and diverticulitis, key risk factors, assessment priorities including the peritonitis triad, contraindicated procedures during acute flares, the acute management plan (NPO, IV fluids, antibiotics, pain management), dietary guidance for both flare-ups and long-term prevention, and essential discharge teaching points. Includes four NCLEX-style practice questions with rationales covering diet selection, patient safety, patient education, and priority reporting.
Acute Kidney Injury (AKI): Complete NCLEX Review
Comprehensive review of acute kidney injury covering prerenal, intrarenal, and postrenal causes, oliguric vs diuretic phases, critical lab value interpretation, and priority nursing interventions. Focuses on life-threatening complications including hyperkalemia management and metabolic acidosis recognition. Essential for NCLEX preparation and med-surg success.
Safety & Infection Control: Official NCLEX Test Plan Breakdown
Master the Safety & Infection Control category using the official NCLEX test plan. This video covers the core testable concepts—hand hygiene, standard precautions, aseptic technique, isolation protocols, and environmental safety—that make up 10-16% of your exam. Includes sample questions and clinical judgment application strategies to help you study strategically and boost your score.
Hypophysectomy Pre and Post-Operative Nursing Care
Comprehensive review of nursing care for patients undergoing hypophysectomy via transphenoidal approach. Covers pre-operative teaching, critical post-op assessments, recognition of major complications (CSF leak, DI, SIADH), and discharge education. Includes NCLEX-style practice questions and clinical decision-making strategies for safe patient management