The goal of this course is to help nurses learn about asbestosis and end-stage lung disease. Signs and symptoms, treatments and risk factors will be discussed.
Course Publication Date:
May 08, 2020
This course is available with
NO ADDITIONAL FEE if you have an active
one year unlimited membership!
| Author: | Anita Rothera-Delaney RN, BS |
| Course No: | A042220 |
| Contact Hours: | 1.00 |
| Delivery Method: | Online Self Study |
| Category: | Women's Health
Community & Home Health
Critical Care Medicine
Geriatric Medicine
Leadership & Case Management
Medical & Surgical Issues
Oncologic Medicine
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Learning Objectives
List three signs and symptoms of asbestosis.
List two complications that asbestosis may lead to.
Name two diagnostic tests that might be done for asbestosis.
Describe what asbestos is and how it causes asbestosis.
Discuss chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)
Discuss components of asbestosis treatment.