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Activity Steps

1 Activity
2 Take Test 3Certificate

Learning Objectives

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

  1. Explain the transmission and life cycle of Ascaris lumbricoides.
  2. Identify clinical manifestations and diagnosis of ascariasis.
  3. Summarize A. lumbricoides infection management and preventive strategies.

Learning Outcomes

By the conclusion of this activity, a majority of the participants will demonstrate knowledge of the transmission and life cycle of Ascaris lumbricoides and nursing care of the patient with ascariasis 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: $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 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: AJN0525
Published: May 2025
Expires: 6/4/2027
Sources: AJN, American Journal of Nursing
Required Passing Score: 8/10 (80%)
Authors: Melissa Dawn Harlan, DNP, RN, ACNS-BC, CHSE; Becky L. Faett, PhD, MSN, RN, CNL, CHSE; Susan E. Miller, DNP, RN, CCNS, PCCN, CHSE; Patricia K. Tuite, PhD, MSN, RN, CCNS, FCNS
Categories: Acute Care , Gastrointestinal , Infection , Medical-Surgical
Specialties: Acute Care, Ambulatory Care, Family Practice, Infectious Diseases, Medical-Surgical, Primary Care
Topics: Ascaris Lumbricoides , Parasite