The goal of this course is to help nurses learn about the signs and symptoms, transmission, diagnosis, and treatment of Ebola.
Course Publication Date:
August 03, 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: | E080320 |
| Contact Hours: | 1.00 |
| Delivery Method: | Online Self Study |
| Category: | Leadership & Case Management
Community & Home Health
Critical Care Medicine
Emergency & Trauma Medicine
Medical & Surgical Issues
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Learning Objectives
Describe how Ebola is transmitted.
Identify five signs and symptoms of Ebola.
State three diagnostic tests available for Ebola diagnosis.
Name the five identified Ebola virus species.
Describe how Ebola is treated.
Discuss the patient care checklist for an Ebola patient.
Describe the PPE to be used when caring for an Ebola patient.
Discuss administrative procedures and safe work practices required by administration of a facility to protect healthcare workers.
List steps to follow to prevent the spread of Ebola if you are a healthcare worker who might have been exposed to a patient with Ebola.
Discuss three basic interventions used to improve chances of survival of an Ebola patient.
Discuss the risk of Ebola to household pets in the United States.