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Activity Steps

Purpose of Activity

To provide the nurse with an overview of hip fractures and the recommended perioperative patient care.

Learning Objectives

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

1. Describe the classifications, risk factors, and signs and symptoms of a hip fracture.
2. Discuss management of the patient in preparation for hip surgery.
3. Identify current postoperative interventions and monitoring techniques for the hip fracture patient.

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: LPN0509A
Published: May/June 2009
Expires: 12/31/2026
Sources: LPN2009
Required Passing Score: 15/20 (75%)
Authors: Anne Eby RN, BSN, ONC
Categories: Orthopaedics
Specialties: Medical-Surgical, Surgery