Amniocentesis Planning and Recovery
Contact Hours: 1.5
What's included?
Course Overview
This paper discusses the planning, execution, and recovery post-procedure of amniocentesis. This course provides a comprehensive overview of amniocentesis, an invasive prenatal procedure for diagnostic and therapeutic purposes. Readers will learn definitions, indications, risks, and benefits associated with amniocentesis. The course emphasizes the importance of thorough and effective patient education, informed consent, and post-procedural care to ensure psychological well-being and patient safety. Readers will be equipped to collaborate with the interdisciplinary team and guide patients through the entire journey of amniocentesis.
Course Outline
- Introduction
- Definition of Terms
- Indications of Use
- Risks/Complications
- Assessment
- Amniocentesis Procedure
- After Care Instructions
- Clinical Findings from Procedure
- Patient Education
- Conclusion
Course Outcomes
After completing this course, the learner will rate a 4 out of 5 on the Likert Scale for their ability to:
- Define these terms: Amniocentesis, Amniotic Fluid, Trisomy, Rh Sensitization, Ultrasound
- Evaluate for patient-specific amniocentesis indication
- Discuss the amniocentesis procedure in depth
- Apply understanding of amniocentesis, its risks, and benefits to educate the patient.
- Explain the importance of amniotic fluid for fetal growth
- Recognize the signs and symptoms of the patient’s psychological/psychosomatic considerations
- Analyze the varying risks and complications of the procedure
- Compare and distinguish among the most commonly and uncommonly performed tests
- Evaluate the ethical implications of performing tests that may reveal genetic abnormalities and how these results may influence medical decisions.
- Support patients and their families through thorough education.
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 90 minutes to complete and awards 1.5 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.
