Pneumonia in Older Adults

Contact Hours: 1.5

Author(s):

Amanda Marten MSN, FNP-C

Course Overview

Older Adults are at an increased risk for developing complications from pneumonia. They typically do not present with the same signs and symptoms, so identifying it at first may be a challenge for healthcare providers. So, what do nurses need to know? Why does pneumonia occur more frequently in older adults? How does it present itself? This course will provide answers to these questions and more.

Course Outline

  1. Introduction
  2. Statistical Evidence/Epidemiology
  3. Etiology/Causes in Older Adults
  4. Types of Pneumonia
  5. Pathophysiology
  6. Signs and Symptoms
  7. Treatment
  8. Complications
  9. Considerations for Aspiration Pneumonia
  10. Conclusion

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 epidemiology and etiology of pneumonia
  2. Describe the signs, symptoms, and physical exam findings of pneumonia
  3. Summarize various nursing interventions when caring for patients with pneumonia

Accreditations and Approvals

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  • 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

  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

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.