This lesson reviews: 

• The Certified Medical-Surgical Registered Nurse (CMSRN) Certification Exam, including a review of the exam blueprint, topics expected to be covered, and topics not covered on the exam.
• Preparation & test-taking strategies.

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Lesson Description, Workbook, NCPD Information, and Disclosures

Introduction and Testing Strategies

This lesson reviews:

• The function on of water and electrolytes in the body.
• Assessments of normal and abnormal presentations.
• The use of IV fluids and how they act within the body.
• The importance of nursing care in the perioperative time period.

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Lesson Description & Workbook

Fluids & Electrolytes, Perioperative & Cancer Care

This lesson reviews:

• Common gastrointestinal (GI) issues.
• Nursing care of patients with common GI diseases and symptoms.
• Common disease, processes, as well as Gi issues that are frequently seen in medical-surgical units.
• What differentiates enteral and parenteral nutrition, when to use these methods, why each is chosen in various situations, and the necessary nursing interventions when being used.

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Gastrointestinal System, Enteral and Parenteral Nutrition

This lesson reviews:

• Respiratory diseases and symptoms that are commonly a concern for medical-surgical nurses.
• Assessments and lab values, such as ABG’s and pulmonary function.
• Acute and chronic respiratory diseases.

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Lesson Description & Workbook

Respiratory System & Pulmonary Function

This lesson reviews:

• Hematologic diseases such as anemia, thrombocytopenia, and complications, such as DIC, as they relate to nursing assessment and interventions.
• Immunologic issues, such as neutropenia, AIDS, and poor wound healing.
• Wound healing and appropriate wound care, as well as assessments of skin lesions that require nursing intervention.

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Hematological, Immunological & Integumentary

This lesson reviews:

• Angina and myocardial infarction, hypertension, and peripheral vascular disease.
• Nursing interventions and assessments of cardiovascular diseases and symptoms as well as pharmacologic agents commonly given to patients by medical-surgical nurses.
• Differentiation between the types of shock and how they are treated.

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Cardiovascular System & Shock

This lesson reviews:

• Endocrine diseases such as hypothyroidism, hyperthyroidism, SIADH and diabetes insipidus, and Cushing’s Disease and Addison’s Disease, stressing differentiations of the interventions performed by medical-surgical nurses.
• Diabetes mellitus, with a focus on the symptoms and treatments of Type I and Type II, which includes an in-depth review of the various anti-hyperglycemic agents used in the treatment of patients.

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Endocrine System and Diabetes

This lesson reviews:

• Common urologic complaints by patients, such as infections, BPH, incontinence, and renal stones, with a focus on nursing interventions and assessments.
• Acute and chronic renal failure and the care and interventions that medical-surgical nurses are involved when a patient requires either hemodialysis or peritoneal dialysis.

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Kidney and Urological System

This lesson reviews:

• Fractures, osteoporosis, and joint replacement as well as other musculoskeletal diseases and symptoms, along with assessments and nursing interventions necessary.
• Neurological symptoms that occur with CVA and nerve damage or dysfunction, such as spinal fractures and the nursing interventions necessary.
• Pain management, including pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic treatment, various causes of pain, and the patient assessment performed by medical-surgical nurses.

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Musculoskeletal & Neurological Systems

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NCPD Contact Hour Evaluation