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Activity Steps

Purpose of Activity

To provide information regarding the differentiation between pressure ulcers and acute skin failure (ASF) in critically ill patients.

Learning Objectives

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

  1. Describe the purpose, methodology and impact of this research.
  2. Differentiate the pathophysiology of pressure ulcers and ASF.
  3. Identify risk factors and diagnostic criteria for ASF.
Price: $24.95

Credits:

  • ANCC 2.5 CH
  • DC - BON 2.5 CH
  • KY-BON 2.5 CH
  • GA - 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 Board of Nursing, #50-1223, Florida Board of Nursing, #50-1223, and Georgia Board of Nursing, #50-1223. Your certificate is valid in all states.







Test Code: ASWC1115
Published: Nov 2015
Expires: 12/31/2026
Required Passing Score: 13/18 (72%)
Authors: Barbara Delmore, PhD, RN, CWCN, DAPWCA, IIWCC-NYU; Jill Cox, PhD, RN, APN-C, CWOCN; Linda Rolnitzky, MS; Andy Chu, MS, RD, CDN; Angela Stolfi, PT, DPT, CertMDT
Categories: Research , Skin/Wound Care
Specialties: Research, Wound