Triage Review of Gunshot and Stab Wounds

Course Overview

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 
11. Final Reflection Questions

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 Triage Review of Gunshot and Stab Wounds. It will take the average learner 120 minutes to complete and awards 2 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. 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.

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

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