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Activity Steps

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Learning Objectives

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

  1. Define the incidence of suspected DTPIs in admitted patients in a tertiary hospital in Victoria, Australia.
  2. Identify intrinsic factors related to the development of DTPIs.
  3. Analyze associations between extrinsic factors and the development of DTPIs.

Learning Outcomes

Seventy-five percent of participants will demonstrate knowledge of the incidence of suspected deep tissue pressure injuries (DTPIs) and factors relevant to DTPI development in admitted patients in a tertiary hospital in Victoria, Australia by achieving a minimum score of 70% on the outcomes-based posttest.

Disclosures

All authors and planners have no relevant financial relationships with any ineligible organizations regarding this activity.

Price: $21.95

Credits:

  • ANCC 2.0 CH
  • DC - BON 2.0 CH
  • FL - BON 2.0 CH
  • GA - BON 2.0 CH
  • NM - BON 2.0 CH
  • SC - BON 2.0 CH
  • WV - BOERN 2.0 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, 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.













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Test Code: JWOCN0323B
Published: Mar/Apr 2023
Expires: 12/5/2025
Sources: Journal of Wound, Ostomy and Continence Nursing
Required Passing Score: 7/10 (70%)
Authors: James Canfor, Masters of Podiatric Practice; Lucia Michailidis, PhD; Cylie Williams, PhD
Categories: Dermatologic Conditions , Medical-Surgical , Skin/Wound Care
Specialties: Medical-Surgical, Wound
Topics: Foot Care , Foot Ulcers , Pressure Injury , Wound Care