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Activity Steps

1 Activity
2 Take Test 3Certificate

Purpose of Activity

To provide wound care practitioners with information comparing characteristics of perineal dermatitis and pressure ulcers.

Learning Objectives

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

  1. Discuss the prevalence, etiology, characteristics, prevention, and treatment of perineal dermatitis.
  2. Describe pressure ulcer pathophysiology and staging.

Disclosures

The author has disclosed that she is a recipient of grant/research funding from Goodman Group LLC, and was a consultant advisor for VA Gainesville. All planners have disclosed that they have no financial relationships with, or financial interests in, any commercial organizations pertaining to this educational activity.

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.





Planner
Test Code: ASWC0808
Published: August 2008
Expires: 12/31/2026
Sources: Advances in Skin & Wound Care: The Journal for Prevention and Healing
Required Passing Score: 13/18 (72%)
Authors: Karen Zulkowski DNS, RN, CWS
Categories: Skin/Wound Care
Specialties: Medical-Surgical
Topics: Diarrhea , Urinary Incontinence