The acuity level of patients admitted for medical treatment in U.S. hospitals is rising. To meet the needs of these patients and prevent the development of complications, healthcare professionals must recognize aberrations early and initiate prompt treatment when abnormalities are observed. Laboratory testing is one of the simplest, yet effective, forms of diagnostic testing available. Slight changes in expected values can indicate a considerably significant change in the status of the patient. The ability to confidently identify abnormal lab results, comprehend their meaning, and treat and monitor the pathological cause of the deviation i essential to providing the highest level of patient care.
The goal of this course is to educate healthcare professionals in acute care settings about common laboratory results and how to interpret them.
The acuity level of patients admitted for medical treatment in U.S. hospitals is rising. To meet the needs of these patients and prevent the development of complications, healthcare professionals must recognize aberrations early and initiate prompt treatment when abnormalities are observed. Laboratory testing is one of the simplest, yet effective, forms of diagnostic testing available. Slight changes in expected values can indicate a considerably significant change in the status of the patient. The ability to confidently identify abnormal lab results, comprehend their meaning, and treat and monitor the pathological cause of the deviation i essential to providing the highest level of patient care. The goal of this course is to educate healthcare professionals in acute care settings about common laboratory results and how to interpret them.
Provider approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing, CEP# 13791
Nurses will receive 1.00 contact hours for participating in this course.
In support of improving patient care, Relias LLC is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.
In support of improving patient care, Relias LLC is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.
District of Columbia Board of Nursing Approved Continuing Education program (CEBroker Provider #50-290).
Florida Board of Nursing (CEBroker Provider #50-290)
Georgia Board of Nursing (CEBroker Provider #50-290)
South Carolina Board of Nursing (CEBroker Provider #50-290)
West Virginia Board of Registered Nursing (CEBroker Provider #50-290)
New Mexico Board of Nursing (CEBroker Provider #50-290)
Arkansas State Board Of Nursing Approved Continuing Education program (CEBroker Provider #50-290).
Kentucky Board of Nursing (CEBroker Provider #50-290)
Mississippi Board of Nursing (CEBroker Provider #50-290)
North Dakota Board of Nursing (CEBroker Provider #50-290)
Florida Board of Medicine (CEBroker Provider #50-290)
State Medical Board of Ohio (CEBroker Provider #: 50-290)
Louisiana State Board of Medical Examiners (CEBroker Provider #: 50-290)
Mississippi State Board of Medical Licensure (CEBroker Provider #: 50-290)
Physicians will receive 1.00 AMA PRA category 1 Credits™.
South Carolina Board of Medical Examiners (CEBroker Provider #50-290)
Tennessee Board of Medical Examiners (CEBroker Provider #50-290)>
Physicians will receive 1.00 AMA PRA category 1 Credits™
Outline:
Section 1: Introduction
About This Course
Learning Objectives
Section 2: Hematology Studies
Complete Blood Count
Coagulation Tests
Section 3: Leukocytes
Anatomy of the Differential
Implications of an Elevated Neutrophil Count
Origin and Function of WBCs
Defense Against Infections
Inflammation
Review
Summary
Section 4: Erythrocytes
Formation and Function
Role of Hemoglobin
Oxyhemoglobin Dissociation Curve
Factors that Shift the Curve
Review
Summary
Section 5: Platelets and Coagulation
Hemostasis Defined
Stages of Hemostasis
Coagulation Proteins
Cascade Model of Coagulation
Coagulation Testing
The Cell-Based Model of Coagulation
Review
Summary
Section 6: Reporting
Reporting Test Results
Elements of Reporting
Review
Summary
Section 7: Conclusion
Course Summary
Course Contributor
Resources
References
Carrie Furberg, BSN, RN, CRN, has over ten years' experience in radiology nursing, in vascular and interventional radiology as well as all imaging modalities. She is a Certified Radiology Nurse with clinical expertise in procedural sedation, cardiac CT, and radiation safety, and has prior experience in critical care, cardiac stepdown, and emergency care. She is a member of the Association for Radiologic and Imaging Nursing (ARIN) and RAD-AID International.
Disclosure: Carrie Furberg, BSN, RN, CRN has no Relevant Financial or Non-Financial Relationship with ineligible companies to disclose.
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