ER Review: Altered Mental Status (AMS)
Tracking # 20-1262380
$15.99
What you'll learn
Upon completion of this course, learners will have met the following learning objectives:
- Identify the clinical presentation of altered mental status (AMS) in patients presenting to the emergency department
- Recognize the skills required in conducting a comprehensive and systematic evaluation of patients with AMS
- Describe the differential diagnosis for AMS
- Discuss factors influencing the decision-making process regarding the disposition of patients presenting with AMS.
Course overview
Altered Mental Status (AMS) in the Emergency Department (ED) represents a significant diagnostic challenge with a high mortality risk. This condition, often seen as a chief complaint among the elderly, can range from acute brain dysfunctions such as delirium, stupor, or coma to more chronic and severe presentations precipitated by an array of medical illnesses. The complexity and urgency of AMS necessitate a swift, methodical approach in the ED, beginning with primary and secondary surveys aimed at identifying life-threatening reversible causes, followed by a comprehensive systems-based analysis. This course emphasizes the importance of a structured, systematic approach to assessment, diagnosis, and treatment. It highlights the need for a nuanced understanding of its diverse presentations and underscores the critical need for thorough clinical evaluation. Through a multi-layered comprehension of AMS and its etiologies, clinicians in the emergency department can formulate a precise and holistic differential diagnosis.
Subject areas
This course counts toward the state boards and subject areas below.
Arkansas State Board of Nursing
Certified Nurse Midwife
Certified Nurse Practitioner
Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist
Clinical Nurse Specialist
Licensed Practical Nurse
Licensed Psychiatric Technician Nurse
Registered Nurse
Registered Nurse Practitioner
District of Columbia Board of Nursing
Certified Nurse Midwife
Clinical Nurse Specialist
Licensed Practical Nurse
Nurse Practitioner
Registered Nurse
Registered Nurse Anesthetist
Florida Board of Nursing
APRN Temporary Certificate for Practice in Areas of Critical Need
Advanced Practice Registered Nurse
Licensed Practical Nurse
Kansas State Board of Nursing
Licensed Mental Health Technician
Licensed Practical Nurse
Registered Nurse
Michigan Board of Nursing
Licensed Practical Nurse Special Volunteer
Registered Nurse
Registered Nurse Special Volunteer
Mississippi Board of Nursing
Licensed Practical Nurse
Registered Nurse
New Hampshire Board of Nursing
Advanced Practice Registered Nurse
Licensed Practical Nurse
Registered Nurse
New Mexico Board of Nursing
Certified Nurse Practitioner
Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist
Clinical Nurse Specialist
Licensed Practical Nurse
Registered Nurse
North Dakota Board of Nursing
Advanced Practice Registered Nurse
Licensed Practical Nurse
Registered Nurse
South Carolina Board of Nursing
Advanced Practice Registered Nurse
Licensed Practical Nurse
Registered Nurse
Tennessee Board of Nursing
Advanced Practice Registered Nurse
Licensed Practical Nurse
Registered Nurse
West Virginia Board of Registered Nurses
Advanced Practice Registered Nurse
Registered Nurse
Wyoming Board of Nursing
Certified Nurse Midwife
Certified Nurse Practitioner
Certified Nurse Specialist
Certified Nursing Assistant
Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist
Licensed Practical Nurse
Registered Nurse
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