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Activity Steps

Purpose of Activity

To provide the nurse with the knowledge needed to care for a patient with a temporary pacemaker.

Learning Objectives

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

1. Outline the anatomy and physiology of the heart.
2. Describe features of temporary pacemakers and their functions.
3. Discuss management strategies for a patient with a temporary pacemaker.

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: LPN0109A
Published: January/February 2009
Expires: 12/31/2026
Sources: LPN2009
Required Passing Score: 13/18 (72%)
Authors: Damon B. Cottrell CCNS, CCRN, ACNS-BC, CEN, Eugenia (Gena) Welch RN, CCRN, MSN
Categories: Cardiovascular
Specialties: Medical-Surgical