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Activity Steps

Purpose of Activity

To provide nurses with information about intra-abdominal hypertension (IAH) and abdominal compartment syndrome (ACS).

Learning Objectives

After completing this continuing education activity you will be able to:


1. Define IAH and ACS.
2. Identify normal and abnormal intra-abdominal pressures and their significance.
3. Describe techniques for intra-abdominal pressure (IAP) measurements.

Price: $21.95

Credits:

  • ANCC 2.0 CH
  • DC - BON 2.0 CH
  • KY-BON 2.0 CH

Lippincott Williams & Wilkins is accredited as a provider of continuing nursing education by the American Nurses Credentialing Center's Commission on Accreditation.
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This activity is also provider approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing, Provider Number CEP 11749. Lippincott Williams & Wilkins is also an approved provider of continuing nursing education by the District of Columbia and Florida #50-1223. Your certificate is valid in all states.
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The ANCC's accreditation status of Lippincott Williams & Wilkins Department of Continuing Education refers only to its continuing nursing educational activities and does not imply Commission on Accreditation approval or endorsement of any commercial product.





Test Code: MIN0407
Published: August 2007
Expires: 12/31/2026
Sources: Men in Nursing
Required Passing Score: 13/18 (72%)
Authors: Thomas T. Levins RN, CCRN, CFRN, BSN