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Activity Steps
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Purpose of Activity
To provide the professional nurse with an overview of hospital-acquired pneumonia (HAP).Learning Objectives
After completing this continuing education activity you will be able to:
- Discuss the incidence and pathophysiology of HAP.
- Describe the risk factors and signs and symptoms of HAP.
- Explain the treatment and prevention strategies for HAP.
Disclosures
The author and planners have disclosed that they have no financial relationships related to this article.
Price:
$21.95
Credits:
- ANCC 2.0 CH
- DC - BON 2.0 CH
- FL - BON 2.0 CH
Lippincott Williams & Wilkins is accredited as a provider of continuing nursing education by the American Nurses Credentialing Center's Commission on Accreditation.--------------------------------------------------This activity is also provider approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing, Provider Number CEP 11749. Lippincott Williams & Wilkins is also an approved provider of continuing nursing education by the District of Columbia and Florida #50-1223. Your certificate is valid in all states.--------------------------------------------------The ANCC's accreditation status of Lippincott Williams & Wilkins Department of Continuing Education refers only to its continuing nursing educational activities and does not imply Commission on Accreditation approval or endorsement of any commercial product.
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Test Code: NMIE0908C
Published: September/October 2008
Expires: 1/1/2026
Sources:
Nursing Made Incredibly Easy!
Required Passing Score: 12/17 (70%)
Categories:
Respiratory
Specialties:
Infection Control,
Medical-Surgical
Topics:
Nosocomial
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Pneumonia