Cerebral Aneurysm

Course Overview

Course Outline

1. Introduction 
2. Definitions 
3. Epidemiology 
4. Brain Anatomy, Cerebral Blood Flow, and Aneurysms 
5. Etiology and Risk Factors 
6. Pathophysiology 
7. Clinical Signs and Symptoms 
8. Physical Exam Findings 
9. Screening for Cerebral Aneurysms 
10. Diagnostic Tests 
11. Use of Grading Scales for Cerebral Aneurysms 
12. Interventions and Treatment 
13. Potential Complications of a Ruptured Cerebral Aneurysm 
14. Managing Potential Complications 
15. Nursing Interventions 
16. Client Recovery and Prognosis 
17. 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 Cerebral Aneurysm​. It will take the average learner 180 minutes to complete and awards 3 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:

1. Discuss the etiology and epidemiology of cerebral aneurysms 
2. Describe the brain blood flow and different forms and types of cerebral aneurysms 
3. Describe the signs, symptoms, and physical exam findings of unruptured versus ruptured cerebral aneurysms 
4. Summarize diagnostics tests and other screening tools that may be used to diagnose and screen for cerebral aneurysms 
5. Differentiate the recommended treatment regimen for unruptured versus ruptured cerebral aneurysms 
6. Discuss potential complications of ruptured cerebral aneurysms 
7. Summarize potential inpatient care nursing interventions for clients post ruptured cerebral aneurysm  

Target Audience

• Registered Nurses (RN)
• Advanced Practice Registered Nurses (APRN)
• Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN/LVN)

Requirement for Completion

1. Enrollment in the course by the learner
2. Read and learn all course materials
3. Complete the course evaluation
4. Attest and testify learning of the course materials

Accreditations + Approvals

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