{{ (moduleVm.actions && moduleVm.changeStatus) ? moduleVm.status : '' }} Trouble with the Lungs: Pneumothorax and Hemothorax

Activity Steps

Learning Objectives

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

  1. Explain the etiology and risk factors of a pneumothorax and hemothorax.
  2. Describe the signs, symptoms, and diagnostic tests to determine if a pneumothorax or a hemothorax is present.
  3. Select appropriate interventions when caring for patients with a hemothorax or pneumothorax.

Learning Outcomes

Seventy-five percent of participants will be able to demonstrate knowledge about providing nursing care for patients with lung disorders of pneumothorax and hemothorax by achieving a posttest score of 70% or greater.
Price: $17.95

Credits:

  • ANCC 1.5 CH
  • DC - BON 1.5 CH
  • FL - BON 1.5 CH
  • GA - BON 1.5 CH
  • NM - BON 1.5 CH
  • SC - BON 1.5 CH
  • WV - BOERN 1.5 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, Georgia Board of Nursing, New Mexico Board of Nursing, South Carolina Board of Nursing, and West Virginia Board of Examiners for Registered Professional Nurses, #50-1223.













Test Code: NMIE0922B
Published: Sep/Oct 2022
Expires: 6/6/2025
Required Passing Score: 8/10 (80%)
Authors: Amanda Perkins, DNP, RN
Specialties: Acute Care, Emergency, Pulmonary