Preventing Readmissions: Managing COPD in the Home Care Setting
Certificates
California Board of Registered Nursing
Provider approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing, CEP# 13791
Nurses will receive 1.00 contact hours for participating in this course.
District of Columbia Board of Nursing
District of Columbia Board of Nursing Approved Continuing Education program (CEBroker Provider #50-290).
Nurses will receive 1.00 contact hours for participating in this course.
Florida Board of Nursing
Florida Board of Nursing (CEBroker Provider #50-290).
Nurses will receive 1.00 contact hours for participating in this course.
American Nurses Credentialing Center
Relias, LLC is accredited as a provider of continuing nursing education by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation.
Nurses will receive 1.00 contact hours for participating in this course.
Georgia Board of Nursing
Georgia Board of Nursing (CEBroker Provider #50-290).
Nurses will receive 1.00 contact hours for participating in this course.
South Carolina Board of Nursing
This program was approved by the South Carolina Board of Nursing Approved Continuing Education Program (CE provider #50-290) CE Broker Course # 20-[Custom_Code]
West Virginia Board of Registered Nursing
New Mexico Board of Nursing
New Mexico Board of Nursing (CEBroker Provider # 50-290)
This course awards 1.00 contact hours upon successful completion.
Arkansas State Board of Nursing
Course Details
Describe chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and respiratory failure.
Identify the causes of COPD exacerbation and steps to prevent it.
Discuss the epidemiology, physiology, and symptoms of COPD.
Explain non-pharmacologic and pharmacologic interventions for managing COPD.
Formulate nursing interventions to improve or maintain quality of life for someone with COPD.
Outline:
Section 1: Introduction
About This Course
Learning Objectives
Section 2: COPD and Respiratory Failure
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
Respiratory Failure
Review
Summary
Section 3: Epidemiology, Physiology, and Symptoms
Epidemiology
Normal Changes
COPD in the Older Adult
Symptoms
Spirometry
Review
Summary
Section 4: COPD Exacerbation
What is COPD Exacerbation?
Causes
Assessment
Tests
Treatment Options
Prevention
Review
Summary
Section 5: Non-Pharmacologic Intervention
Management
GOLD
Interventions
Environment
Nutrition
Physical and Occupational Therapy
Breathing Exercises
Chest Physiotherapy
Promoting Rest
Psychosocial Support
Infection Prevention
Rehabilitation
Fatigue and Shortness of Breath
Oxygen Therapy
Surgical Options
Review
Summary
Section 6: Pharmacological Treatment
Interventions
Bronchodilators
Glucocorticoids
Proper Sequencing of Inhalers
Theophylline
Phosphodiesterase-4 Inhibitor
Antibiotics
Combination Drugs
Review
Summary
Section 7: Nursing Interventions
Nursing Priorities
Airway and Gas Exchange
Pulse Oximetry
Medications
Breathlessness
Increased Sputum Production
ADLs
Empowerment
Review
Summary
Section 9: Conclusion
Summary
Course Contributor
Resources
References
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Jennifer W. Burks, M.S.N., R.N. has over 25 years of clinical and teaching experience, and her areas of expertise are critical care and home health. She earned her Bachelor of Science in Nursing from The University of Virginia in 1993 and her Master of Science in Nursing from The University of North Carolina, Greensboro in 1996. Her professional practice in education is guided by a philosophy borrowed from Florence Nightingale's Notes on Nursing, "I do not pretend to teach her how, I ask her to teach herself, and for this purpose, I venture to give her some hints."
Disclosure: Jennifer W. Burks, M.S.N., R.N. has declared that no conflict of interest, Relevant Financial Relationship or Relevant Non-Financial Relationship exists.
The target audience for this course is: Nurses; in the following settings: Post-Acute Care.
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