Respiratory Assessment QL
by Nursing CE Catalog
Contact Hours: 1.0Course Description: This module includes a comprehensive guide to performing respiratory assessment. Respiratory Assessment offers methods used to distinguish normal and abnormal findings in respiratory assessment and relates the findings to possible causes, the potential effects of medications and other components to consider when performing the respiratory assessment. Documentation tips are also offered.Course Objectives:List the components of respiratory assessment
Describe the lung sounds and possible false causes for abnormal sounds
Discuss lung auscultation sites to consider for respiratory assessment
Explain chest and back assessment considerations
List nursing interventions to avoid respiratory complicationsThis continuing nursing education activity was approved by the PA State Nurses Association, an accredited approver by the American Nurses Credentialing Center's Commission on Accreditation. DISCLOSURES Criteria for successful completion includes a passing score of 70% on the post-test offered at the end of this course. A Certificate of Completion will be issued to all those who pass the post-test. The planning committee members and all content specialists have declared no conflict of interest, no commercial support, no off-label use of products, and no financial relationships as it relates to this activity. Approval of the continuing education activity does not imply endorsement by the provider, ANCC, PA State Nurses Association or CoursePark of any commercial products displayed in conjunction with this activity. Course Code: 150-2-E-11-227A Course Approved: September 2011 Course Expires: September 2013
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