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Activity Steps

Purpose of Activity

To review what is known about pediatric pressure injuries (PIs) and the specific factors that make neonates and children vulnerable.

Learning Objectives

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

  1. Identify the scope of the problem and recall pediatric anatomy and physiology as it relates to PI formation.
  2. Differentiate currently available PI risk assessment instruments.
  3. Outline current recommendations for pediatric PI prevention and treatment.
Price: $17.95

Credits:

  • ANCC 1.5 CH
  • DC - BON 1.5 CH
  • FL - BON 1.5 CH
  • GA - BON 1.5 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: ASWC0919
Published: Sep 2019
Expires: 9/6/2024
Required Passing Score: 14/18 (77%)
Authors: BarbaraDelmore, PhD, RN,CWCN,MAPWCA, IIWCC-NYU; MichelleDeppisch, PT,CWS, FACCWS; Cynthia Sylvia, DNurs, MSc, MA, RN, CWCN; Cynthia Sylvia LLC; Crystal Luna-Anderson, BSN, RN,CWON, CFCN; AnnMarieNie,MSN, RN, FNP-BC,CWOCN
Specialties: Neonatal, Pediatrics, Wound