Respiratory Emergencies: How to Respond

Course Overview

Course Outline

1. Introduction 
2. Definition 
3. Etiology 
4. Types of Respiratory Emergencies 
5. Assessment 
6. Epidemiology 
7. Pathophysiology 
8. Clinical Signs and Symptoms 
9. Prevention 
10. Treatment 
11. Nursing Considerations 
12. Current Research 
13. 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 Respiratory Emergencies: How to Respond. 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:

• Identify the signs and symptoms of various respiratory emergencies, including asthma attacks, choking incidents, and anaphylaxis.
• Discuss how to conduct systematic assessments of respiratory distress.
• Recognize how to respond to respiratory emergencies.

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

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.