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Activity Steps

Purpose of Activity

To familiarize the nurse with the use of incentive spirometry (IS) for patients with rib fractures.

Learning Objectives

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

  1. Describe the significance of rib fractures in patients.
  2. Discuss of the use of IS in the clinical assessment and management of patients with rib fractures.
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: JTN0412A
Published: April/June 2012
Expires: 12/31/2026
Required Passing Score: 8/10 (80%)
Authors: Sheree D. Brown MSN, RN, CNL, Madonna R. Walters MS, RN
Categories: Medical-Surgical , Trauma
Specialties: Perioperative, Surgery, Trauma