Course Code: REL-ACU-0-BMO
Hours: 1
Type: Online Course
Content Expiration Date: 12/31/2025
Learning Objectives:
Describe types of bronchoscopies performed along with the anatomy and conditions involved.
Discuss potential complications and risks associated with bronchoscopy as well as preventive strategies.
Identify nursing responsibilities and interventions before, during, and after a bronchoscopy.
Outline:
Section 1: Introduction
About This Course
Learning Objectives
Section 2: Bronchoscopy: What, Why, and How
What Is a Bronchoscopy?
Anatomy Accessed with Bronchoscopy
Why Is Bronchoscopy Performed?
Summary
Section 3: Moderate Sedation and Bronchoscopy Complications
Moderate Sedation
Medications Used for Moderate Sedation During Bronchoscopy
Local Anesthetic
Complications Associated with Bronchoscopy
Summary
Section 4: Bronchoscopy: Infection Control and Radiation Safety
Infection Control
Radiation Safety
Summary
Section 5: Overall Nursing Interventions
Patient Education
Addressing Anxiety and Fear
Teach-Back
Pre-Procedural Assessment and Documentation
Preparing the Procedure Area
Nursing Interventions Before and During Bronchoscopy
Monitoring for Post-Bronchoscopy Complications
Post-Bronchoscopy Nursing Interventions
Summary
Review
Section 6: Conclusion
Course Summary
Course Contributor
References
Exam and BrainSparks
Instructor: Paul Teelin, MSN, RN-BC
Paul Teelin, MSN, RN-BC is a SME writer with Relias. Paul has a varied, multidisciplinary clinical background. As a respiratory therapist, he focused primarily on adult critical care, neonatal critical care, high-acuity transport, procedural care, outpatient care, and professional development. As a registered nurse, Paul’s clinical practice has been in the areas of medical/surgical care, orthopedics, perianesthesia care, invasive cardiology, care coordination, and nursing leadership. He has served as a course creator and instructor on various occasions over his years of practice. Paul has earned a Master of Science in Nursing in Nursing Informatics and is certified in Informatics Nursing by the ANCC. He is an active member of the Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing.
Target Audience:
The target audience for this course is: Nursing Personnel; in the following settings: Hospitals: Acute.
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Course Delivery Method and Format
Asynchronous Distance Learning with interactivity which includes quizzes with questions/answers, and posttests.