Acute Kidney Injury & Chronic Kidney Disease Explained | Labs, Dialysis & NCLEX

NCLEX Bootcamp Free Resources: Free NCLEX Cheat Sheets - https://bootcamp.com/nclex/free-resou... Free NCLEX Practice Cases and Video Explanations - https://bootcamp.com/nclex Acute Kidney Injury (AKI) and Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) are core NCLEX® renal topics, and this video breaks down exactly how to recognize, monitor, and manage both conditions using NCLEX-style thinking. Acute Kidney Injury (AKI) • Sudden, often reversible loss of kidney function • Types: prerenal (↓ perfusion), intrarenal (nephrotoxic damage), postrenal (obstruction) • Findings: ↑ BUN/creatinine, ↓ urine output, hyperkalemia, metabolic acidosis • ECG clue: peaked T waves = hyperkalemia • Interventions: cardiac monitoring, Kayexalate, insulin + dextrose, loop diuretics, dialysis Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) • Progressive, irreversible loss of kidney function • Causes: diabetes, hypertension, polycystic kidney disease, prior AKI • Findings: fluid overload, electrolyte retention, hypocalcemia, anemia, uremia • Diet: low protein (except peritoneal dialysis), low sodium, low potassium, low phosphorus • Meds: phosphate binders, calcium, vitamin D, erythropoietin Dialysis Essentials • Hemodialysis: AV fistula care (thrill/bruit), avoid BP/IVs in access arm • Complications: hypotension, disequilibrium syndrome, air embolism, bleeding • Peritoneal dialysis: sterile technique, warm dialysate, watch for peritonitis (cloudy fluid) This video prepares you for AKI vs CKD comparisons, lab interpretation, ECG changes, diet questions, and dialysis nursing care — all commonly tested on the NCLEX. ⏱️ Timestamps 0:00 – Intro: AKI vs CKD overview 0:03 – What is acute kidney injury (AKI)? 0:28 – AKI causes: prerenal, intrarenal, postrenal Acute Kidney Injury (AKI) 0:52 – AKI findings: ↓ urine output, ↑ BUN/creatinine 1:18 – Fluid & electrolyte imbalances 1:18 – Hyperkalemia & metabolic acidosis 1:40 – Key monitoring: labs, urine output, daily weights 1:40 – Cardiac monitoring required 2:03 – ECG changes with potassium 2:03 – Peaked T waves = hyperkalemia 2:24 – Treating hyperkalemia (remove, shift, dialyze) 2:49 – Kayexalate, insulin + dextrose, loop diuretics 2:49 – Dialysis for severe hyperkalemia 2:56 – Quick Check #1 3:24 – Preventing further renal damage 3:51 – Avoid nephrotoxic meds & limit protein 3:51 – Infection risk with uremia Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) 4:15 – What is CKD? (progressive & irreversible) 4:42 – Causes: diabetes, HTN, PKD, prior AKI 4:42 – Systemic effects of CKD 5:05 – Electrolyte retention & hypocalcemia 5:05 – Anemia & uremic symptoms 5:27 – Priority: monitor potassium & cardiac rhythm 5:54 – Treating hyperkalemia in CKD Fluid & Diet Management 6:23 – Daily weights & fluid balance 6:23 – Signs of fluid overload 6:50 – Blood pressure control & sodium restriction 6:50 – Low-protein diet (except peritoneal dialysis) 7:19 – Foods to avoid: potassium, sodium, phosphorus Bone Disease & Anemia 7:42 – Phosphate binders, calcium & vitamin D 7:42 – Managing anemia: erythropoietin, iron, transfusions 7:42 – Quick Check #2 Dialysis 8:34 – When dialysis is needed 8:56 – Types: hemodialysis vs peritoneal dialysis Hemodialysis 8:56 – AV fistula/graft care 9:23 – Thrill & bruit assessment 9:23 – No BP or IVs in access arm 9:43 – Complications: hypotension, disequilibrium 9:43 – Air embolism & bleeding risk Peritoneal Dialysis 10:05 – Peritoneal dialysis overview 10:29 – Warm dialysate & sterile technique 10:29 – Peritonitis signs: cloudy fluid, fever 10:29 – Higher protein needs 11:01 – Final Quick Check 11:27 – Wrap-up: AKI & CKD NCLEX readiness NGN Strategy Course Playlist - https://app.bootcamp.com/nclex/next-g... Follow us on Social: Study Group -   / nclexbootcampstudentgroup   Facebook -   / nclexbootcampoffical   Instagram -   / nclexbootcamp   TikTok -   / nclex_bootcamp   _________________________________________________________________ acute kidney injury NCLEX, AKI NCLEX, chronic kidney disease NCLEX, CKD NCLEX, renal failure NCLEX, prerenal intrarenal postrenal AKI, hyperkalemia NCLEX, peaked T waves NCLEX, metabolic acidosis NCLEX, BUN creatinine NCLEX, dialysis nursing care NCLEX, hemodialysis NCLEX, peritoneal dialysis NCLEX, AV fistula nursing care NCLEX, renal diet NCLEX, phosphate binders NCLEX, erythropoietin NCLEX, fluid overload NCLEX, kidney disease nursing interventions,