Course
Ruptured Appendix: Evaluation and Treatment
Contact Hours Awarded: 1.5
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Course Overview
Author: Tabo Mwikisa-Kelly DNP, MSN, RN, CNEcl
A Ruptured appendix is an emergent medical condition often caused by acute appendicitis, which is linked to increased morbidity and mortality. Therefore, it may require surgical intervention. This course will help identify which patient populations are at risk for developing ruptured appendicitis, how it’s diagnosed and treated, and why obtaining a detailed health history can assist in diagnosing appendicitis.
Course Outline
- Introduction
- Definition
- Epidemiology
- Pathophysiology
- Etiology
- Common causes
- Risk factors
- Assessment
- Clinical Signs and Symptoms
- Treatment
- Safety Considerations
- Research Findings
- 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 Ruptured Appendix: Evaluation and Treatment. It will take the average learner 90 minutes to complete and awards 1.5 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:
- Recognize the signs and symptoms of a ruptured appendix.
- Identify risk factors that could lead to a ruptured appendix.
- Discuss the various tools used to diagnose appendicitis.
- Identify the types of treatment that can be used to treat ruptured appendicitis.
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: November 26, 2027
Course Offering: #494