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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:
- Describe PPCs and their risk stratifi cation methods.
- Identify evidence-based strategies to prevent PPCs in noncardiac surgical patients.
Disclosures
The authors and CE planners have confirmed that they have no financial relationships related to this article.
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.--------------------------------------------------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.--------------------------------------------------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: NP0713B
Published: July 2013
Expires: 12/31/2026
Required Passing Score: 13/18 (72%)
Categories:
Acute Care
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Advanced Practice Nursing
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Preventing Hospital Acquired Conditions (HAC)
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Respiratory
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Surgery
Topics:
Pneumonia