Course Code: REL-ACU-0-ONCE
Hours: 1
Type: Online Course
Content Expiration Date: 12/31/2027
Learning Objectives:
Identify at least three oncology emergencies, including pathophysiology, etiology, and clinical presentation information.
Recognize at least two immediate interventions for different oncology emergencies.
Recall three general client teaching points to help prevent, identify diagnostic methods for, and treat oncology emergencies.
Outline:
Section 1: Oncological Emergencies
Introduction
Coagulation Emergencies
Management of DIC
Section 2: Infectious and Metabolic Complications
Infectious Complications
Metabolic Emergencies
Section 3: Cardiac and Structural Emergencies
Cardiac Emergencies
Spinal Cord Compression
Section 4: Clinical Vignette
Mr. S
Section 5: Conclusion
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Writer: Monica Caicedo Orellana, MS, RN, OCN
Monica Caicedo Orellana, MS, RN, OCN, is an SME writer for Relias with over 20 years of acute care experience in nursing. She has served in several leadership roles in the acute care setting, the medical-surgical division, and as a nurse educator. She has mentored nurses in renal and oncology specialties. She has been involved in various institutional committees and quality improvement projects. Monica is passionate about professional nursing standards and fostering an environment of continuous lifelong learning as an instrument to improve patient care.
Target Audience:
The target audience for this course is: Diagnostic Technologists and Technicians; Laboratory Personnel; Nursing Personnel; Pharmacists; in the following settings: Hospitals: Acute.
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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.