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Activity Steps

Purpose of Activity

To present evidence-based guidelines for prevention of PPCs in patients undergoing noncardiac surgery.

Learning Objectives

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

  1. Describe PPCs and their risk stratifi cation methods.
  2. Identify evidence-based strategies to prevent PPCs in noncardiac surgical patients.
Price: $24.95

Credits:

  • ANCC 2.8 CH
  • DC - BON 2.8 CH
  • KY-BON 2.5 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: NP0713B
Published: July 2013
Expires: 12/31/2026
Required Passing Score: 13/18 (72%)
Authors: Joanne L. Thanavaro DNP, ANP-BC, ACNP-BC, GNP-BC, DCC, Barbara J. Foner MD
Topics: Pneumonia