Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm

Contact Hours: 1

Author(s):

Maura Megan BSN, RN

Course Overview

Upon successful completion of this course, learners will be able to discuss thoracic aortic aneurysm (TAA) and identify when treatment is needed and the different options available. Nurses completing this course will also know what tools are used to diagnose TAA and how it affects their patients.

Course Outline

  1. Introduction
  2. Causes of Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm
  3. Epidemiology of Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm
  4. Signs and Symptoms of Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm & Dissection
  5. Diagnosis of TAA
  6. Treatment for TAA
  7. Nursing Management
  8. 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 causes of thoracic aortic aneurysm.
  2. Describe common signs and symptoms and identify when treatment is needed.
  3. Recognize interventions nurses can take to help manage patients with thoracic aortic aneurysms.

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)

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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 60 minutes to complete and awards 1 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

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