North Dakota RN and LPN CE Renewal Package for 12 Contact Hours

Treatment and Management of Ankle Fracture

At the conclusion of this activity, participants will be able to:

• Describe the basic anatomy and function of the ankle
• Describe the types of injuries that may occur in the ankle joint
• Discuss non-surgical and surgical treatment options for ankle injuries
• Discuss rehabilitation of the ankle after an injury
• Discuss possible complications of ankle injuries and treatment

Human Trafficking for the Healthcare Provider

• Define human trafficking.
• Discuss the prevalence of human trafficking within the United States.
• Describe common forms and venues of human trafficking.
• Identify common misconceptions regarding human trafficking.
• Identify risk factors that may contribute to someone becoming a victim of human trafficking.
• Describe common tactics used by perpetrators of human trafficking to recruit victims.
• Describe the various stages of the human trafficking process.
• Understand how to document findings from victims of human trafficking.
• Describe the psychological, social, and physical impact of human trafficking on victims.
• Describe the role of health care providers in identifying potential victims of human trafficking.
• Identify potential warning signs of human trafficking.
• Describe how to report known or suspected cases of human trafficking.
• Discuss laws and penalties for human trafficking.
• Identify strategies for preventing and increasing awareness of human trafficking.

Stroke: An Overview for the Healthcare Professional

• Define the two major types of stroke that affect the majority of stroke patients
• List the major risk factors that contribute to the incidence of stroke
• Recognize the early warning signs of an imminent cerebrovascular event
• Identify the expeditious steps to stroke intervention
• Name common ways of preventing a primary and secondary stroke
• Name some of the most effective rehabilitation therapies in use

Pain and Symptom Management

• Discuss the effects of pain on the patient’s overall health.
• Discuss how to address and assess pain.
• Describe the principles of safe, effective, evidence-based pain management.
• Define pain according to the International Association for the Study of Pain.