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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 on the anatomy of the fibula and the care of a patient with a fibula fracture.

Learning Objectives

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

  1. Summarize the anatomy of the fibula and associated soft tissues as well as causes of and risk factors for fibula fractures.
  2. Recognize the assessment, diagnosis, and treatment of a patient with a fibula fracture and the stages of fracture healing.
Price: $10.00

Credits:

  • ANCC 1.0 CH
  • DC - BON 1.0 CH
  • FL - BON 1.0 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: ON0919D
Published: Sep/Oct 2019
Expires: 9/6/2024
Required Passing Score: 16/20 (80%)
Authors: Patrick Graham, RN, MSN, ANP-BC
Categories: Orthopaedics
Specialties: Orthopaedics