Med-Surg Nursing Study Guide — NCLEX Medical Surgical | NurseLegacy

The most feared nursing course — simplified.

Med-Surg is the biggest category on the NCLEX-RN exam. This 15-page guide covers every high-yield body system — cardiac, respiratory, neuro, GI, renal, endocrine, and more — with the nursing priorities you actually need.

WHAT'S INSIDE (15 PAGES):

• Cardiac: Heart Failure & MI — Left vs right HF signs, cardiac glycoside toxicity, acute MI nursing priorities, troponin interpretation
• Respiratory: COPD & Pulmonary Embolism — Pink puffer vs blue bloater, O₂ caution, Virchow's triad, PE priorities
• Neurological: Stroke & Increased ICP — FAST assessment, thrombolytic therapy window, Cushing's triad, positioning rules
• GI System: Appendicitis, Obstruction & Cirrhosis — McBurney's point, NGT management, hepatic encephalopathy
• Renal: AKI, CKD & Dialysis — Oliguric phase, AEIOU dialysis indications, HD vs PD comparison
• Endocrine: Diabetes, DKA & HHS — Antidiabetic therapy types, DKA vs HHS comparison table, 15-15 hypoglycemia rule
• Hematology: Anemia, DVT & Sickle Cell — Iron deficiency signs, Virchow's triad, sickle cell crisis management
• Burns & Pressure Ulcers — Rule of 9s, Parkland formula, pressure ulcer staging and nursing care
• Post-Operative Care & Complications — Atelectasis, evisceration, DVT, paralytic ileus — what to watch for
• Priority Nursing & Delegation — ABCs, Maslow, NCLEX priority rules, what RNs can and cannot delegate
• Quick Reference Cheat Sheet — All conditions, key signs, priority nursing interventions
• 10 NCLEX-Style Practice Questions — with full rationales

PERFECT FOR:

• Nursing students in Medical-Surgical clinical rotations
• NCLEX-RN and NCLEX-PN prep (Med-Surg is the highest NCLEX content category)
• Students who struggle with prioritization across multiple body systems
• Anyone preparing for Med-Surg exams or final clinicals

WHAT YOU GET:

• Instant PDF download — delivered immediately after purchase
• 15 professionally designed, full-color pages
• Print-friendly — optimized for 8.5×11" or A4 paper
• Mobile-friendly — study on your phone, tablet, or laptop

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