ACL Surgery and Nursing Considerations
Contact Hours: 2
What's included?
Course Overview
This course will focus on ACL and knee meniscus tears, as they are among the most common causes of knee pain related to injury. Their frequent coexistence and impact on patients’ lives make them critical topics for exploration. ACL tears are consistently associated with knee pain, a condition that affects millions of people annually and often requires medical intervention to alleviate discomfort and restore function. Surgical treatment is frequently necessary to help individuals regain their original capacity and quality of life. Nurses are impactful in the evaluation, treatment, and recovery of this injury.
Course Outline
- Introduction
- Basic Anatomy Review and Definitions
- Pathophysiology – What goes wrong [1] [3]
- Epidemiology
- Clinical Signs and Symptoms
- Assessment
- Treatment
- Pre-operative Care
- Inside the Operating Room
- Post-operative Care
- Conclusion
Course Outcomes
After completing this course, the learner will rate a 4 out of 5 on the Likert Scale for their ability to:
- Review and improve understanding of the anatomy and pathophysiology of the knee and ACL and knee meniscus injuries.
- Understand treatment methods for ACL and meniscus tears, especially surgical intervention.
- Apply knowledge of knee pathophysiology and treatments to provide patient education for individuals with ACL and meniscus tears, especially for those undergoing surgery.
- Understand surgeon and nursing roles in providing care for patients with knee injuries.
Accreditations and Approvals
- American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) (P0614)
- California Board of Registered Nursing (CEP 17418)
- Kentucky Board of Nursing (7-0090)
- Louisiana State Board of Nursing (58)
- Florida Board of Nursing (50-23983)
- Delaware Board of Nursing (DE-24-010127)
- Alabama Board of Nursing (#ABNP1577)
- Iowa Board of Nursing (#393)
- Kansas Board of Nursing (LT0340-0325)
Approved by the Board of Nursing in every state, you can complete your RN, LVN, and APRN CEUs with confidence.
Accreditation Statement
Nursing CE Central LLC is accredited as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the American Nurses Credentialing Center's Commission on Accreditation.
It will take the average learner 120 minutes to complete and awards 2 contact hours of continuing education.
Written For
- Registered Nurses (RN)
- Advanced Practice Registered Nurses (APRN)
- Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN/LVN)
Requirements for Completion
- Enrollment in the course by the learner
- Read and learn all course materials
- Complete the course evaluation
- Attest and testify learning of the course materials
Disclosure of Relevant Financial Relationships
Nursing CE Central nor any of the authors, planners, content experts, or any contributors have any relevant financial relationships with ineligible companies to disclose.
