Upon completion of this continuing education self-study module, the learner is expected to demonstrate enhanced understanding of respiratory infections among adult outpatients.
Course Publication Date:
June 18, 2018
This course is available with
NO ADDITIONAL FEE if you have an active
one year unlimited membership!
| Author: | Susanne J. Pavlovish-Danis RN, MSN, ARNP-C, CDE |
| Michael G. Danis BSN, RN, CCRN |
| Course No: | RIC061118 |
| Contact Hours: | 1.00 |
| Delivery Method: | Online Self Study |
| Category: | Community & Home Health
Geriatric Medicine
Medical & Surgical Issues
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Learning Objectives
- List three common respiratory tract infections
- State three symptoms of the common cold
- Describe two symptoms that can help to differentiate between colds, influenza and pneumonia
- State two risk factors for developing pneumonia
- Discuss antibiotic resistance and the inappropriate use of antibiotics for viral URIs
- Discuss ways to prevent the spread of respiratory infections