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Activity Steps

Learning Objectives

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

  1. Identify the parameters of the standardized risk assessment tools used to predict the PI risk of perioperative patients.
  2. Select the appropriate strategies for preventing PIs in perioperative patients.
  3. Recognize the evidence that demonstrated a reduction in PIs as a result of specific education and/or interventions.

Learning Outcomes

75% of participants will demonstrate knowledge of evidence-based clinical practice guidelines addressing the prevention of pressure injuries (PIs) in the operating room (OR) by achieving a minimum score of 70% on the outcomes-based posttest.
Price: $24.95

Credits:

  • ANCC 2.5 CH
  • DC - BON 2.5 CH
  • FL - BON 2.5 CH
  • GA - BON 2.5 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: JWOCN0122B
Published: Jan/Feb 2022
Expires: 12/6/2024
Required Passing Score: 7/10 (70%)
Authors: Sue Creehan, MSN, RN, CWON; Joyce Black, PhD, RN, FAAN