Course Code: REL-ACU-0-CCRENF
Hours: 1
Type: Online Course
Content Expiration Date: 12/31/2028
Learning Objectives:
Recall the causes, symptoms, and staging criteria for acute kidney injury.
Recognize key components for the diagnosis and management of acute kidney injury.
Identify different mechanisms of renal replacement therapy (RRT) and nursing considerations when providing RRT.
Outline:
Section 1: Renal Failure in Critical Care
Renal Failure in Critical Care
Understanding Kidney Function
Maintaining Homeostasis
Measurements of Kidney Function
Review
Key Takeaways
Section 2: Acute Kidney Injury
Overview of Acute Kidney Injury
Causes of AKI
Signs and Symptoms of AKI
AKI Classification and Staging
Acute Versus Chronic Renal Failure
Review
Key Takeaways
Section 3: Diagnosis and Management of Renal Failure
Diagnosis of Renal Failure
Assessment
Causes and Risk Factors
Management of AKI
Electrolyte Abnormalities in AKI
Review
Key Takeaways
Section 4: Renal Replacement Therapy
Overview of Renal Replacement Therapy (RRT)
Methods and Indications
Peritoneal Dialysis
Hemodialysis
Basic HD Principles
Mechanisms of HD
Review
Intermittent Hemodialysis
CRRT
Review
Nursing Assessment
Ongoing Nursing Considerations
Review
Key Takeaways
Section 5: Conclusion
Course Summary
Course Contributor
References
Subject Matter Expert: Laura Bell, BSN, RN, CCRN
Laura Bell, BSN, RN, CCRN is a SME writer for Relias with over 17 years of acute care experience in nursing. She began working in adult critical care at WakeMed Cary Hospital in 2011, obtained her CCRN certification in 2016, and served in the role of Rapid Response/Code Blue/Rounding RN for over 2 years. She continues to work as a staff nurse in the intensive care unit. Laura has a passion for education and excellence in nursing care. She has been involved in numerous special projects and educational activities to improve staff development, evidence-based clinical practice, and patient satisfaction. She continues to strive for excellence in education and clinical development as an acute care course writer.
Target Audience:
The target audience for this course is: Advanced Practice Nurses; Nursing Personnel; in the following settings: Ambulatory Care, Hospitals: Acute, Hospitals: Critical Access (CAHs).
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Course Delivery Method and Format
Asynchronous Distance Learning with interactivity which includes quizzes with questions/answers, and posttests.