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Purpose of Activity
To instruct registered professional nurses in the need for and use of the Short Michigan Alcoholism Screening Test?Geriatric Version (SMAST-G) to detect current at-risk alcohol use, alcohol abuse, or alcoholism in older adults.Learning Objectives
After completing this continuing education activity you will be able to:
- review the background information helpful for understanding the need for screening older adult patients for alcohol use and misuse.
- outline the use of the SMAST-G and other interventions for screening older adult patients for alcohol use and misuse.
Price:
$24.95
Credits:
- ANCC 2.5 CH
- DC - BON 2.5 CH
- FL - BON 2.5 CH
Lippincott Williams & Wilkins 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 Williams & Wilkins is also an approved provider of continuing nursing education by the District of Columbia and Florida #50-1223. Your certificate is valid in all states.--------------------------------------------------The ANCC's accreditation status of Lippincott Williams & Wilkins Department of Continuing Education refers only to its continuing nursing educational activities and does not imply Commission on Accreditation approval or endorsement of any commercial product.
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Test Code: AJNTT27
Published: November 2008
Expires: 3/1/2024
Sources:
AJN, American Journal of Nursing
Required Passing Score: 12/16 (75%)
Categories:
Geriatrics
Specialties:
Home Health,
Medical-Surgical