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Activity Steps

Learning Objectives

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

  1. Identify the components of an arterial blood gas laboratory result, normal values and clinical significance.
  2. Understand and perform the steps to analyze an arterial blood gas.
  3. Correctly interpret acid-base imbalances and compensatory mechanisms.
  4. Analyze oxygenation status and causes of hypoxemia.

Learning Outcomes

By the conclusion of this activity, a majority of the participants will demonstrate improved skill in Guide to Arterial Blood Gas Interpretation by successfully completing the posttest.
Price: $29.95

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 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: LNCWEB0224EL
Published: February 2024
Expires: 2/5/2027
Required Passing Score: 8/10 (80%)
Authors: Lisa Bonsall MSN, RN, CRNP, CCRN; Myrna Buiser Schnur MSN, RN
Categories: Acute Care
Specialties: Critical Care