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Activity Steps

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Purpose of Activity

To provide information regarding the clinical diagnosis, assessment, and investigations related to arterial disease ulcers of the lower extremity.

Learning Objectives

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

  1. Describe the etiology and pathophysiology of peripheral arterial disease (PAD) and arterial ulcers.
  2. Identify the clinical features of PAD and arterial ulcers as a result of arterial insufficiency of the lower limb.
  3. Compare assessment modalities to determine the extent of arterial insufficiency and appropriate interventions.

Disclosures

All authors, staff, faculty, 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: $24.95

Credits:

  • ANCC 2.5 CH
  • DC - BON 2.5 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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Test Code: ASWC0914
Published: Sep 2014
Expires: 12/31/2026
Sources: Advances in Skin & Wound Care: The Journal for Prevention and Healing
Required Passing Score: 13/18 (72%)
Authors: Gregory Ralph Weir, MBChB, MMed(Surg); Hiske Smart, MA, RN, PG Dip(UK), IIWCC (Toronto); Jacobus van Marle, MBChB, MMEd(Surg); Frans Johannes Cronje, MBChB(UP), BSc(Hons), MSc
Categories: Diagnostic Tools , Physical Assessment/Diagnostic , Skin/Wound Care
Specialties: Medical-Surgical, Wound
Topics: Ankle-Brachial Pressure Index , Arterial Disease , Doppler , Hypoxia , Ischemia , Wound Care