Total Hip Arthroplasty

Contact Hours: 1

Author(s):

Kasee Wiesen, DNP, APRN, FNP-C

Course Overview

In this course, learners will recognize indications for a total hip arthroplasty, the preoperative exam required, possible complications, and recovery from a total hip arthroplasty. The information in this course will serve as a valuable resource for nurses working in settings in which they care for patients undergoing total hip arthroplasty, such as medical-surgical, orthopedic, or rehabilitation units.

Course Outline

  1. Introduction
  2. Definition
  3. Signs and Symptoms
  4. Indications for a Total Hip Arthroplasty
  5. Pre-Operative Evaluation
  6. Surgical Procedure
  7. Possible Complications Following a Total Hip Arthroplasty
  8. Recovery From Total Hip Arthroplasty
  9. Outcomes
  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. Explain signs and symptoms that indicate the need for evaluation for a total hip arthroplasty.
  2. Identify two possible complications of a total hip arthroplasty.
  3. Identify three risk factors for post-operative infection following a total hip arthroplasty.
  4. Summarize two ways to manage pain associated with a total hip arthroplasty.
  5. Describe two ways to minimize the risk of developing a deep vein thrombosis following a total hip arthroplasty.

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 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

Nursing CE Central nor any of the authors, planners, content experts, or any contributors have any relevant financial relationships with ineligible companies to disclose.