Course Code: REL-ACU-0-ASTRC
Hours: 1
Type: Online Course
Content Expiration Date: 12/31/2024
Learning Objectives:
Identify the risk factors, causes, and acute treatment strategies of strokes.
Recognize the neurologic deficits associated with left- and right-sided strokes, the significance of post-stroke depression, and the importance of depression screening.
Outline:
Section 1: Introduction
About This Course
Learning Objectives
Section 2: Risk Factors and Causes
The Origins of Stroke
Diverse Risks and Common Causes
Ischemic Strokes
Hemorrhagic Strokes
Review
Summary
Section 3: Stroke Treatment
Parallels in Stroke Treatment
Fibrinolytic Therapy for Ischemic Stroke
Mechanical Thrombectomy for Ischemic Stroke
Ischemic Stroke Management
Hemorrhagic Stroke Treatments
Review
Summary
Section 4: Right Brain vs. Left Brain
Damage to the Right Brain
Damage to the Left Brain
Review
Summary
Section 5: Depression After a Stroke
Post-stroke Depression
Depression Screening
Review
Summary
Section 6: Clinical Vignette
Laura’s Story
Section 7: Conclusion
Course Summary
Course Contributor(s)
Resources
ReferencesInstructor: Andrea Powell, RN, BSN
Andrea Powell, RN, BSN is a SME writer for Relias with a focus on acute care. She has over 11 years of clinical nursing experience, spanning across multiple nursing specialties. Her primary focus has been in critical care, with an affinity to surgical nursing. She also has experience in intraoperative nursing and post-anesthesia care. Andrea has served as a clinical team leader, preceptor and charge nurse to colleagues throughout her nursing career. She has a passion for the education of healthcare professionals and an aspiration for excellence in the healthcare delivery system.
Target Audience:
The target audience for this course is: Nurses; in the following settings: Acute Care Facility.
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To earn continuing education credit for this course you must achieve a passing score of 80% on the post-test and complete the course evaluation.
Course Delivery Method and Format
Asynchronous Distance Learning with interactivity which includes quizzes with questions/answers, and posttests.