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Activity Steps

1 Activity
2 Take Test 3Certificate

Purpose of Activity

To provide an understanding of the implications of pressure ulcers.

Learning Objectives

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

  1. Define pressure ulcers.
  2. Explain the implications of pressure ulcers to patients and providers.

Disclosures

The authors and CE planners have disclosed that they have no financial relationships related to this article.

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.





Planner
Test Code: PSN0713C
Published: July/September 2013
Expires: 12/31/2026
Collections: Never Events: Pressure Injuries stage III & IV
Sources: Plastic Surgical Nursing
Required Passing Score: 13/18 (72%)
Authors: Marcia Spear DNP, ACNP-BC, CWS, CPSN
Categories: Dermatologic Conditions , Health Policy and Reform , Home Health Care , Hospital , Infection , Medical-Surgical , Multisystem Patient Care , Musculoskeletal , Pain Management , Physical Assessment/Diagnostic , Skin/Wound Care
Specialties: Gerontology, Home Health, Infection Control, Medical-Surgical, Ostomy, Wound
Topics: Pressure Ulcer , Wound Care