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Activity Steps

Learning Objectives

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

  1. Select the appropriate classification for clean and contaminated surgical wounds.
  2. Identify the recommendations for preoperative antibiotic prophylaxis for different types of plastic surgery procedures.
  3. Choose the antibiotic protocols applicable for plastic surgery patients.

Learning Outcomes

Healthcare providers will demonstrate knowledge of the recommendations of the American Association of Plastic Surgeons regarding the use of antibiotic prophylaxis for several subtypes of plastic surgery by achieving a minimum score of 70% on the outcomes-based posttest.
Price: $12.95

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 with distinction as a provider of nursing continuing professional development 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: PSN0721B
Published: Jul/Sep 2021
Expires: 9/6/2024
Required Passing Score: 8/10 (80%)
Authors: Sharon Ann Van Wicklin, PhD, RN, CNOR, CRNFA(E), CPSN-R, PLNC, FAAN, ISPAN-F