Extremity Assessment
by Nursing CE Catalog
Contact Hours: 1.1 Course Description: This module provides an overview of extremity assessment, including components involved, mobility considerations, peripheral circulation, and special populations. Course Objectives:Identify the components that are assessed during the extremity assessment, including neurological response, extremity strength, range of motion, and pain response
Describe mobility issues related to the extremity assessment
Discuss considerations related to skin integrity
Discuss peripheral circulation assessment, including peripheral edema and cast assessment 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: 159-2-E-11-86A Course Approved: September 2011 Course Expires: September 2013
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