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Activity Steps

Description

This article has been approved by the Orthopaedic Nurses Certification Board for Category A credit toward recertification as an ONC.

Purpose of Activity

To provide information about the care of orthopaedic patients who have previously had bariatric surgery.

Learning Objectives

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

  1. Outline the indications for and types of bariatric surgery.
  2. Describe outcomes and complications of bariatric surgery, and relevant nursing interventions.
Price: $10.00

Credits:

  • ANCC 1.0 CH
  • DC - BON 1.0 CH
  • KY-BON 1.5 CH
  • GA - BON 1.0 CH

Lippincott Professional Development 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 Professional Development is also an approved provider of continuing nursing education by the District of Columbia Board of Nursing, Florida Board of Nursing, and Georgia Board of Nursing, #50-1223.







Test Code: ON0318A
Published: Mar/Apr 2018
Expires: 12/31/2026
Required Passing Score: 13/18 (72%)
Authors: Allyson S. Chicoski, MSN, RN
Categories: Orthopaedics , Surgery
Specialties: Orthopaedics, Surgery