Course
Blunt Trauma to the Abdomen
Contact Hours Awarded: 1
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Course Overview
Author: R.E. Hengsterman MSN, RN
This Blunt Trauma in the Abdomen course provides a comprehensive overview of traumatic abdominal injuries, with a specific focus on blunt abdominal trauma (BAT). Learners will explore the various causes, including motor vehicle collisions, falls, bicycle injuries, sports-related injuries, and industrial accidents, with a special emphasis on differences between adult and pediatric cases. The course covers the pathophysiology of abdominal trauma, the diagnostic challenges, and the critical importance of early detection and intervention.
Course Outline
- Introduction
- Diagnosis and Assessment
- Epidemiology
- Pathophysiology
- Etiology
- Clinical Signs and Symptoms
- Classification
- Managing Unstable Patients with Blunt Trauma in the Abdomen
- Stable Patient Management
- Clinical Indications for Laparotomy
- Special Considerations
- Conclusion
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.
In this course, we will discuss Blunt Trauma to the Abdomen. It will take the average learner 60 minutes to complete and awards 1 contact hours of continuing education.
Course Outcomes
After completing this course, the learner will rate a 4 out of 5 on the Likert Scale for their ability to:
- Discuss the most common causes of blunt abdominal trauma in both adults and children.
- Recognize the differences in mechanisms and injury patterns.
- Describe how diagnostic tools can assist with detecting and managing abdominal injuries in patients who have experienced trauma.
Target Audience
- Registered Nurses (RN)
- Advanced Practice Registered Nurses (APRN)
- Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN/LVN)
Requirement 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
Accreditations + 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)
- New York State Department of Education (IC 208)
- New York State Department of Education Child Abuse #80996
- Florida Board of Nursing (50-23983)
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.
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Course Expires on: September 26, 2027
Course Offering: #493