The goal of this course is to help health care professionals learn about asbestosis and end-stage lung disease. We will discuss signs and symptoms, treatments and risk factors.
This course is available for
FREE if you have an active
one year unlimited membership!
| Author: | Anita Rothera RNC, BS, CDE |
| Course No: | DA040212 |
| Contact Hours: | 1.00 |
| Method: | Online Self Study |
| Date Offered: | 5/25/2013 11:34 AM - 11:34 AM |
| Categories: | Community & Home Health
Critical Care Medicine
Geriatric Medicine
Leadership & Case Management
Medical & Surgical Issues
Oncologic Medicine
Women's Health
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Course Objectives
- Name two diagnostic tests that might be done for asbestosis.
- List two complications that asbestosis may lead to.
- Describe what asbestos is and how it causes asbestosis.
- Discuss chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)
- List three signs and symptoms of asbestosis.
- Discuss components of asbestosis treatment.