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Sleep Apnea
This test is based on the course by Dana Bartlett, RN, MSN
Contact Hours:
1.5
Price:
$2.99
Course Free with purchase of unlimited courses!
Price includes all materials and certificate of completion.
Price includes online testing.
Target audience:
RN's, LPN's and Registered Nurse Practitioners
Difficulty level:
Intermediate
Format:
Homestudy
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Sleep Apnea
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Sleep Apnea
Course Description
This continuing education course for nurses covers Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). People with OSA suffer from far more than insomnia and daytime sleepiness: OSA is a very common disorder that is thought to cause a wide range of serious health problems and be a major contributor to adult morbidity and mortality, and mild sleep apnea has a tendency to worsen over time.
Learning Objectives
The participant will demonstrate familiarity identifying a basic definition of OSA.
The participant will demonstrate familiarity identifying a commonly used screening tool used to help detect and diagnose OSA.
The participant will demonstrate familiarity identifying two physical characteristics that are associated with OSA.
The participant will demonstrate familiarity providing a definition for the apnea-hypoxia index.
The participant will demonstrate familiarity identifying the sleeping laboratory test that is used to confirm a diagnosis of OSA.
The participant will demonstrate familiarity identifying three risk factors that increase an individual’s chances of developing OSA.
The participant will demonstrate familiarity identifying one possible physiological basis for the damage caused by OSA.
The participant will demonstrate familiarity identifying three complications/health problems associated with OSA.
The participant will demonstrate familiarity identifying one drug that may be helpful in treating OSA.
The participant will demonstrate familiarity identifying the therapy that is considered the mainstay of treatment for OSA.
The participant will demonstrate familiarity identifying one lifestyle alteration that may be helpful in treating OSA.
The participant will demonstrate familiarity identifying one class of device that may be helpful in treating OSA.
Course Outline
Epidemiology
Diagnosing Obstructive Sleep Apnea
Risk Factors for Obstructive Sleep Apnea
Pathophysiology Complications
Pharmacological Treatment
Surgical Treatment for OSA
Lifestyle Changes for Treating OSA
Oral Appliance Therapy
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