Course Code: REL-ACU-0-CCSR
Hours: 1
Type: Online Course
Content Expiration Date: 12/31/2025
Learning Objectives:
Discuss the etiology of acute renal failure, including how it is diagnosed and management options.
Explain the principles of dialysis and patient care during treatment for acute renal failure.
Recall nursing interventions, nutrition, and patient education important to maintaining kidney health.
Outline:
Section 1: Introduction
About This Course
Learning Objectives
Section 2: Overview of the Renal System
Kidney Basics
Maintaining Homeostasis
Measurements of Kidney Function
Review
Summary
Section 3: Acute Renal Failure
Overview
AKI Classifications
AKI Categories
Acute vs. Chronic Renal Failure
Review
Summary
Section 4: Diagnosis and Management of Renal Failure
Diagnosis of Renal Failure
Causes and Risk Factors
Management of AKI
Review
Summary
Section 5: Renal Replacement Therapy
Overview of Renal Replacement Therapy (RRT)
Peritoneal Dialysis
Hemodialysis
Hemofiltration
Review
Summary
Section 6: Patient Care and Education
Nursing Interventions
Nutrition
Patient Education
Review
Summary
Section 7: Conclusion
Course Summary
Course Contributors
Resources
References
Exam and BrainSparks
Writer: Alia Lutz, BA, BSN, RN
Alia Lutz, BA, BSN, RN, has over 10 years of experience as a Registered Nurse with a focus on cardiothoracic, respiratory, and coronary care. She has also had experience in Med-Surg, step-down and ICU. Prior to joining Relias as a SME and Content Writer for acute care, she provided virtual education and injection training on injectable biologics to patients, reported adverse events, and was a patient advocate. She has collaborated with peers on creating job aids, writing policies, and improving quality of care and documentation. Alia received her Bachelors in Nursing from Otago Polytechnic in New Zealand in 2011.
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.