Respiratory Videos
Browse videos in the Respiratory category.
Adult MDI Technique: Assessment, Spacer Use and Patient Teaching
Practice a focused nursing-student approach to adult metered-dose inhaler (MDI) teaching. This lesson follows a stable adult using a prescribed manually actuated MDI with a compatible mouthpiece valved holding chamber. Review breathing first, verify the actual medicine and device instructions, recognize common technique errors, and use a respectful return demonstration. Learn why one puff at a time, a slow inhalation and device-specific preparation matter, and when breathing difficulty calls for urgent escalation instead of routine teaching. An introductory educational overview for supervised study—not a competency assessment or individual treatment plan. Follow the prescription, manufacturer instructions and local protocols. AI-generated visuals and synthetic narration; reviewed against public NHLBI, American Thoracic Society and American Lung Association educational sources. No qualified clinician review is claimed.
Adult Pneumothorax: Recognition and Nursing Priorities
Build a focused approach to recognizing and reporting possible pneumothorax in an adult patient. Review pleural air and lung expansion, respiratory and circulatory changes, and why worsening physiology calls for prompt escalation. Practice prioritizing an urgent concern and organizing an SBAR request for bedside help. Learn how clinician-selected treatment and repeated assessment fit together, while keeping care within student scope, supervision, orders and local protocols. For nursing-student education. Includes a fictional scenario, AI-generated visuals and synthetic narration with source-based editorial review. This overview does not teach invasive procedures or replace supervised clinical skills training.
Lower Respiratory Disorders & Medications | NCLEX Priority Framework
This lesson covers high-yield respiratory pharmacology through the lens of NCLEX-style clinical prioritization. You'll learn how to apply the ABCs framework to respiratory emergencies, differentiate rescue medications (albuterol, ipratropium) from maintenance therapies (inhaled corticosteroids, LABAs, methylxanthines), and retain all major COPD drug categories using the "Chronic Pulmonary Medications Save Lungs" mnemonic. Key patient teaching points — including mouth rinsing after corticosteroid use and proper inhaler sequencing — are also addressed.
Master Acid-Base Balance: The ROAM Method
Learn to interpret arterial blood gases with confidence using the ROAM mnemonic (Respiratory Opposite, Metabolic Equal). This tutorial covers normal ABG values, how to identify respiratory vs metabolic imbalances, and understanding compensation levels. Includes a step-by-step walkthrough of an NCLEX-style practice question to help you master acid-base balance for exam success.
Tracheostomy Care: NCLEX Review & Emergency Management
Comprehensive review of tracheostomy care for NCLEX preparation. Covers suctioning techniques (15-second rule, pre-oxygenation), cuffed vs. cuffless tubes, aspiration prevention myths, emergency equipment requirements, accidental decannulation protocol (7-day rule), and speaking valves. Includes critical safety points and common NCLEX trap questions.