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Activity Steps

Purpose of Activity

To provide perioperative nurses with information about caring for bariatric patients in the OR.

Learning Objectives

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

  1. Discuss the considerations when preparing to care for bariatric surgery patients.
  2. Describe the types of bariatric surgical procedures.
  3. Identify potential perioperative complications.
Price: $21.95

Credits:

  • ANCC 2.3 CH
  • DC - BON 2.3 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: ORN0113B
Published: January 2013
Expires: 12/31/2026
Sources: OR Nurse 2015
Required Passing Score: 13/18 (72%)
Authors: Shannon Idzik DNP, CRNP, Nicholas Troeleman BSN, RNFA, Amanda Mielke BSN, RNFA
Categories: Medical-Surgical , Surgery