Triage Review of Gunshot and Stab Wounds

Contact Hours: 2

Author(s):

Joanna Grayson BSN, RN

Course Overview

Most people do not die from gunshot and stab wounds; however, these injuries can cause temporary and permanent disability, including long-term physical and mental health challenges for patients. This module discusses the pathophysiology, assessment, diagnostics, treatment, and prevention of these injuries.

Course Outline

  1. Introduction
  2. Pathophysiology
  3. Clinical Signs and Symptoms
  4. Assessment
  5. Diagnostics
  6. Treatment
  7. Complications
  8. Patient Education
  9. Prevention
  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. Describe the incidence of gunshot and stab wounds in the United States and how this affects society.
  2. List the pathophysiology and clinical signs and symptoms of gunshot and stab wounds.
  3. Explain the nurse’s assessment and diagnostic tests performed in patients with gunshot and stab wounds.
  4. Detail the treatment, complications, patient education, and preventative measures associated with gunshot and stab wounds.

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 120 minutes to complete and awards 2 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.