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Purpose of Activity
To identify the role of the perioperative nurse in recognizing risk factors and prevention strategies for development of perioperative pressure ulcers.Learning Objectives
After completing this continuing education activity you will be able to:
- Describe the prevalence, costs, and predisposing factors for perioperative pressure ulcers.
- Identify the perioperative nurse's role for pressure ulcer prevention and use of pressure ulcer risk assessment tools in the perioperative setting.
Disclosures
The author and planners have disclosed no potential conflicts of interest, financial or otherwise.
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.--------------------------------------------------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: ORN0715A
Published: Jul 2015
Expires: 12/31/2026
Sources:
OR Nurse 2015
Required Passing Score: 13/18 (72%)