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Activity Steps

1 Activity
2 Take Test 3Certificate

Purpose of Activity

This learning activity will engage nurse practitioners and other health professionals in a clinically-focused case study to develop skills in identification and management of distributive shock in a resident of a long-term care facility.

Learning Objectives

After completing this continuing education activity you will be able to:

  1. Recognize signs and symptoms of distributive or septic shock.
  2. Describe effective management of distributive or septic shock.

Disclosures

The authors and planners have disclosed no potential conflicts of interest, financial or otherwise.

This activity is provided by Lippincott Professional Development and jointly-provided by the American Academy of PAs.

Price: FREE

Credits:

  • ANCC 0.5 CH / 0.25 APH

Lippincott Professional Development is accredited as a provider of continuing nursing education by the American Nurses Credentialing Center's Commission on Accreditation.

Awarded Advanced Pharmacology Hours

Planner
Test Code: DSLC1218
Published: December 2018
Expires: 1/1/2026
Required Passing Score: 4/5 (80%)
Authors: Sophia Chu-Rogers, ACNP, FNP, FAANP, FCCM
Categories: Evidence Based Practice , Infection , Practice Guidelines
Specialties: Gerontology
Topics: Distributive Shock , Sepsis