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Breathless A Florida Nurses Guide to Pneumonia & Failure to Rescue

Tracking # 20-1373646

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Method Computer-Based Training

Course overview

Learning Objectives By the end of this course, the Florida licensed nurse will be able to: 1. Analyze nursing documentation against the "Prudent Nurse" standard to mitigate "Failure to Rescue" liability in respiratory cases. 2. Distinguish between the four pathophysiological stages of lobar pneumonia to anticipate patient decline. 3. Utilize the qSOFA (Quick Sequential Organ Failure Assessment) tool to trigger early sepsis interventions. 4. Demonstrate the Forced Expiratory Technique (Huff Coughing) to improve airway clearance in patients with impaired glottic function. 5. Formulate a transition plan from curative interventions to Palliative/Comfort Care for refractory pneumonia cases.

Subject areas

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

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

Disclosure statements

Conflict of Interest: The author, Damarys Candelaria, RN, has no relevant financial relationships with ineligible companies to disclose.

Commercial Support: This course was developed independently without commercial support or corporate sponsorship.

Requirements for Credit: Learners must read all course modules, achieve a minimum score of 70% on the post-test, and complete the course evaluation survey to receive contact hours.

Non-Endorsement: Approval of this continuing education activity does not imply endorsement of any specific medical products or manufacturers by the provider or the Florida Board of Nursing.