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Activity Steps
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Learning Objectives
After completing this continuing education activity you will be able to:
- Identify a risk factor for a tension pneumothorax.
- List signs and symptoms of a tension pneumothorax.
- Select an imaging technique used to identify a tension pneumothorax.
- Identify the procedure for definitively managing a tension pneumothorax.
- Apply the steps for performing a finger thoracostomy to a case scenario.
Learning Outcomes
A majority of the participants of this activity will demonstrate knowledge of tension pneumothorax, including treatment with finger thoracostomy, by achieving a passing score on the posttest.Disclosures
All authors and planners have no relevant financial relationships with any ineligible organizations regarding this educational activity.
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 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: AENJ0124B
Published: Jan/Mar 2024
Expires: 3/6/2026
Sources:
Advanced Emergency Nursing Journal
Required Passing Score: 8/10 (80%)
Topics:
Pneumothorax
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Thorocostomy