Total Knee Replacement

Course Overview

Course Outline

1. Introduction  
2. Anatomy of the Knee 
3. Knee Joint Components 
4. Knee Replacement Definition 
5. Indications 
6. Contraindications 
7. Diagnostics 
8. Preoperative Nursing Assessment and Management 
9. Medical History 
10. Special Considerations for Antithrombotics and Opioids 
11. Special Considerations for Obesity and Smoking 
12. Physical Assessment 
13. Labs 
14. Patient Education 
15. Postoperative Complications 
16. Postoperative Nursing Assessment and Management 
17. Pain Control 
18. VTE Prevention 
19. Surgical Site Infection Prevention 
20. Mobilization 
21. Nursing Considerations 
22. Outcomes 
23. Conclusion 
24. References 

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 Total Knee Replacement​. It will take the average learner 60 minutes to complete and awards 1 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:

1. Apply knowledge of evidence-based methods into nursing practice to effectively manage patients undergoing knee replacement perioperatively. 
2. Summarize indications, contraindications, and management of patients undergoing total knee replacement. 
3. Identify potential risks for complications of total knee replacement to efficiently manage prevention measures. 

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.