Respiratory Emergencies: How to Respond

Contact Hours: 3

Author(s):

Edith Fomuso RN, MSN, CCM, DPM

Course Overview

Respiratory emergencies can be life-threatening situations that require swift and effective responses. This course aims to equip participants with the knowledge and skills necessary to effectively recognize, assess, and respond to various respiratory emergencies.

Course Outline

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

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.

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 180 minutes to complete and awards 3 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.