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Purpose of Activity
To provide the professional nurse with information about the causes and risk factors for surgical site infections (SSIs) and how to prevent them.Learning Objectives
After completing this continuing education activity you will be able to:
- Discuss causes, risk factors, and symptoms associated with SSIs.
- Describe strategies and nursing interventions for preventing SSIs.
Disclosures
The author and planners have disclosed that they have no financial relationships related to this article.
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.--------------------------------------------------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.--------------------------------------------------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.
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Test Code: NMIE0708A
Published: July/August 2008
Expires: 12/31/2026
Sources:
Nursing Made Incredibly Easy!
Required Passing Score: 12/17 (70%)
Categories:
Infection
Topics:
Nosocomial