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Activity Steps

1 Activity
2 Take Test 3Certificate

Purpose of Activity

To provide the professional nurse with an overview of hospital-acquired pneumonia (HAP).

Learning Objectives

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

  1. Discuss the incidence and pathophysiology of HAP.
  2. Describe the risk factors and signs and symptoms of HAP.
  3. Explain the treatment and prevention strategies for HAP.

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.
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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.





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Test Code: NMIE0908C
Published: September/October 2008
Expires: 12/31/2026
Sources: Nursing Made Incredibly Easy!
Required Passing Score: 12/17 (70%)
Authors: LINDA K. GOSS RN, C, CIC, COHN-S, BSN
Categories: Respiratory
Specialties: Infection Control, Medical-Surgical
Topics: Nosocomial , Pneumonia