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Activity Steps

1 Activity
2 Take Test 3Certificate

Purpose of Activity

To enhance the learner's competence with knowledge of characteristics of chronic wounds that itch.

Learning Objectives

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

  1. Summarize information about the physiology of wound itch and problems caused by scratching wounds.
  2. Interpret the design and results of the study presented.
  3. Predict which wounds are associated with increased wound itch.

Disclosures

Dr Paul has disclosed that she received funding to conduct the study presented in this article through a University Dissertation Fellowship from Wayne State University, Detroit, Michigan.

All staff and planners, including spouses/partners (if any), in any position to control the content of this CME/CNE activity have disclosed that they have no financial relationships with, or financial interests in, any commercial companies pertaining to this educational activity.

Price: $27.95

Credits:

  • ANCC 3.1 CH
  • DC - BON 3.1 CH
  • KY-BON 3.0 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: ASWC0713
Published: July 2013
Expires: 12/31/2026
Collections: CESaver
Sources: Advances in Skin & Wound Care: The Journal for Prevention and Healing
Required Passing Score: 12/17 (70%)
Authors: Julia Paul PhD, RN, ACNS-BC, CCRN, CWS, NP
Categories: Dermatologic Conditions , Medical-Surgical , Research , Skin/Wound Care
Specialties: Medical-Surgical, Wound
Topics: Pruritis , Wound Care