Course Code: REL-ACU-0-MTAAA
Hours: 0.5
Type: Online Course
Content Expiration Date: 12/31/2025
Learning Objectives:
Identify clinical manifestations of and diagnostic approaches for abdominal aortic aneurysms (AAAs) and impending rupture.
Describe the management and treatment of AAAs.
Outline:
Section 1: Introduction
About This Course
Learning Objectives
Section 2: AAA Assessment and Diagnosis
Anatomy
Definitions
Symptoms
Prevalence and Risk Factors
Diagnosis
Delayed Diagnosis
Section 2: AAA Treatment and Complications
Recommendations
Before Surgery
EVAR
OAR
AAA Complications
Section 3: Clinical Vignette
Meet Jake
Section 4: Conclusion
Course Summary
Course Contributor
Resources
References
Subject Matter Expert: Cathryn Ayers, RN
Cathryn Ayers, RN, MSN has nearly 10 years of critical care experience. She was active in multiple committees to improve patient safety, executed staff education activities, and managed the new graduate orientation program for those entering intensive care units. Cathryn obtained a license for massage and bodywork therapy in 2012 and graduated from the University of North Carolina at Greensboro in 2016 with a Master of Science in Nursing Education. She has provided telephonic case management services and developed program materials to facilitate positive outcomes for people with rare conditions across the United States. Cathryn has a passion for teaching and helping others to be their best.
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.