Perioperative Care Videos
Browse videos in the Perioperative Care category.
Receiving an Adult After Surgery: Handoff and Reassessment
Practice receiving a postoperative adult on an inpatient ward alongside the receiving RN. Connect the PACU handoff with the patient’s condition now, organize focused arrival checks within a complete assessment, and recognize changes that need prompt escalation. Use a fictional practice scenario, respectful patient communication and SBAR to report actual observations and request help. Urgent breathing or consciousness concerns interrupt a routine checklist; do not delay help to finish an assessment, score or handoff. Follow the individual orders, local monitoring and emergency pathways, and required supervision. This overview does not authorize independent transfer clearance, diagnosis, medication or equipment changes. AI-generated visuals and synthetic narration. Follow current clinician instructions and local policy.
Appendicitis: Pathophysiology, Assessment & Peri-Operative Nursing Care
A focused review of acute appendicitis for NCLEX and med-surg preparation. Covers the pathophysiology of obstruction-to-rupture, the APPENDIX mnemonic, and the four key assessment signs (McBurney's, Rovsing's, psoas, obturator). Also reviews diagnostic labs (WBC, left shift, CRP), pre-op do's and don'ts, post-op care for laparoscopic vs. open appendectomy, and how to recognize peritonitis.
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