Newborn Abdominal Wall Defects
by Nursing CE Catalog
Contact Hours: 1.3 Course Description: This module includes a comprehensive explanation of abdominal wall defects including gastroschisis, omphalacele, and bladder exstrophy. It reviews the signs, symptoms, and treatment options for each of these diagnoses. Course Objectives:Explain the general physiology of an abdominal wall defect
Explain the signs and symptoms of an infant diagnosed with an abdominal wall defect
Describe the possible management options when caring for an infant diagnosed with an abdominal wall defect This 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: 153-2-E-11-866N Course Approved: September 2011 Course Expires: September 2013
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