Fever of Unknown Origin: Diagnostic Approach

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Educator CEU'S FOR ALL

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Method Computer-Based Training

What you'll learn

Upon completion of this course, learners will be able to:

1. Define fever of unknown origin and recognize its clinical significance.

2. Identify common and uncommon causes of FUO, including infectious, autoimmune, and malignant etiologies.

3. Implement a systematic diagnostic approach, including laboratory, imaging, and procedural evaluation.

4. Apply evidence-based strategies for patient monitoring and safety during the diagnostic process.

5. Communicate effectively with patients and caregivers regarding testing, prognosis, and expectations.

6. Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to optimize diagnosis and treatment planning.

Course overview

Fever of Unknown Origin is defined as a persistent fever exceeding 101'F lasting more than three weeks with no identified cause after initial investigation. FUO presents a diagnostic challenge for healthcare professionals due to its broad differential, which includes infections, autoimmune disorders, malignancies, and drug induced fevers. This course provides a systematic approach to evaluating FUO, evidence based diagnostic strategies, and nursing considerations for safe patient care. Emphasis is placed on interdisciplinary collaboration, early recognition of red flags, and appropriate diagnostic testing.

Subject areas

This course counts toward the state boards and subject areas below.

Arkansas State Board of Nursing

Certified Nurse Midwife

1h Practice-Focused Continuing Education

Certified Nurse Practitioner

1h Practice-Focused Continuing Education

Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist

1h Practice-Focused Continuing Education

Clinical Nurse Specialist

1h Practice-Focused Continuing Education

Licensed Practical Nurse

1h Practice-Focused Continuing Education

Registered Nurse

1h Practice-Focused Continuing Education

Registered Nurse Practitioner

1h Practice-Focused Continuing Education

District of Columbia Board of Nursing

Certified Nurse Midwife

1h Relevant to Clinical Nurse Midwife Specialty

Clinical Nurse Specialist

1h Relevant to Clinical Nurse Specialty

Licensed Practical Nurse

1h Licensed Practical Nurse - Continuing Education

Nurse Practitioner

1h Relevant to Nurse Practitioner Specialty

Registered Nurse

1h Registered Nurse District of Columbia - Continuing Education

Registered Nurse Anesthetist

1h Relevant to Registered Nurse Anesthetist Specialty

Florida Board of Nursing

APRN Temporary Certificate for Practice in Areas of Critical Need

1h General

Advanced Practice Registered Nurse

1h General

Licensed Practical Nurse

1h General

Registered Nurse

1h General

Georgia Board of Nursing

Licensed Practical Nurse

1h General

Registered Professional Nurse

1h General

Kansas State Board of Nursing

Clinical Nurse Specialist

1h Approved CNE Related to the Advanced Practice Registered Nurse

Licensed Mental Health Technician

1h Continuing Nursing Education (CNE)

Licensed Practical Nurse

1h Continuing Nursing Education (CNE)

Nurse Midwife

1h Approved CNE Related to the Advanced Practice Registered Nurse

Nurse Practitioner

1h Approved CNE Related to the Advanced Practice Registered Nurse

Registered Nurse

1h Continuing Nursing Education (CNE)

Registered Nurse Anesthetist

1h Approved CNE Related to the Advanced Practice Registered Nurse

Michigan Board of Nursing

Licensed Practical Nurse

1h General

Licensed Practical Nurse Special Volunteer

1h General

Registered Nurse

1h General

Registered Nurse Special Volunteer

1h General

Mississippi Board of Nursing

Licensed Practical Nurse

1h Continuing education related to nursing

Registered Nurse

1h Continuing education related to nursing

New Hampshire Board of Nursing

Advanced Practice Registered Nurse

1h General CE

Licensed Practical Nurse

1h General CE

Registered Nurse

1h General CE

New Mexico Board of Nursing

Certified Nurse Practitioner

1h Continuing education relevant to nursing practice

Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist

1h Continuing education relevant to nursing practice

Clinical Nurse Specialist

1h Continuing education relevant to nursing practice

Licensed Practical Nurse

1h Continuing education relevant to the licensed practical nurse

Registered Nurse

1h Continuing education relevant to nursing practice

North Dakota Board of Nursing

Advanced Practice Registered Nurse

1h CE Related to Nursing Practice

Licensed Practical Nurse

1h CE Related to Nursing Practice

Registered Nurse

1h CE Related to Nursing Practice

South Carolina Board of Nursing

Advanced Practice Registered Nurse

1h General

Licensed Practical Nurse

1h General

Registered Nurse

1h General

Tennessee Board of Nursing

Advanced Practice Registered Nurse

1h General

Licensed Practical Nurse

1h General

Registered Nurse

1h General

West Virginia Board of Registered Nurses

Advanced Practice Registered Nurse

1h Continuing education for mental health conditions common to veterans and their families

1h Relating to professional nursing practice

1h Teaching and learning process for health care personnel or for patients

1h Management of health care personnel and patient care

Registered Nurse

1h Management of health care personnel and patient care

1h Clinical Management of Patients

1h Continuing education for mental health conditions common to veterans and their families

1h Relating to professional nursing practice

Disclosure statements

Method of Evaluation:

Participant achievement of the stated learning objectives is evaluated through completion of a post-test examination and review of case-based scenarios. A minimum passing score of 70% is required for successful completion