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very good overview of IV fluids and how your patient's condition relates to what type of fluids will be used
Preventing Medication Errors Related to Intravenous (IV) Fluids
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very good overview of IV fluids and how your patient's condition relates to what type of fluids will be used
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Enjoyed the text format, case studies, and the practice questions.
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course was informative, information and charts were very useful, and order was easy to follow.
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Course
Learn to prevent avoidable medication errors in IV fluid administration. This activity educates healthcare professionals on dose computation and safe administration.
Course
Preventing Medication Errors Related to Intravenous (IV) Fluids
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Learn to prevent avoidable medication errors in IV fluid administration. This activity educates healthcare professionals on dose computation and safe administration.
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What you'll learn
Pharmacist Learning Objectives At the conclusion of this continuing education activity, the participant will be able to:
Explain the difference between fluid maintenance, replacement, and resuscitation
Calculate dose IV fluids appropriate for indication, disease state(s), and patient-specific factors
Solve a patient case to identify any medication errors regarding administration of IV fluids
Nurse / Pharmacy Technician Learning Objectives At the conclusion of this continuing education activity, the participant will be able to:
Review the difference between fluid maintenance, replacement, and resuscitation
Describe which IV fluids are appropriate for indication, disease state(s), and patient-specific factors
Identify common medication errors related to the administration of IV fluids.
Course description
Medication errors can bring unnecessary harm to patients, yet most of them are avoidable. This activity is intended to help healthcare professionals prevent medication errors involving IV fluids and educate them about IV fluid dose computation and administration.
Course content
Introduction
Incidence of Medication Errors with IV Fluids
Types and Consequences of Errors
“Too much” fluid
Incorrect fluid selection
“Not enough” fluid
Reasons for Errors
Choosing the Right IV Fluids
Normal saline (NS)
Dextrose 5% in water (D5W)
Lactated ringers (LR)
Half-normal saline (1/2 NS)
Indications and Dosing for IV Fluids
Fluid Maintenance
Indications
Dosing
Fluid Replacement
Indication
Dosing
Fluid Resuscitation
Indications
Dosing
Steps to Identify, Prevent, and Correct Errors
Practice Patient #1. Leon M.
Practice Patient #2. Andre G.
Conclusion
References
Post-Test
Course details
Release Date07/31/2024
Expiration Date07/31/2027
Review Date07/31/2027
ACPE UAN0657-0000-21-202-H05-P 0657-0000-21-202-H05-T
CE Broker ID20-848675
AGD Number386503
Activity TypeKnowledge-based
Activity FormatEnduring
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Instructor
Maria LeibfriedBS, PharmD, BCNSP
Maria LeibfriedBS, PharmD, BCNSP
Maria Leibfried is a Clinical Associate Professor of Pharmacy Practice at Fairleigh Dickinson University School of Pharmacy & Health Sciences located in Florham Park, NJ
Ideal CE course for these professions
This continuing education course is especially relevant for these healthcare professions, but other professionals may also benefit
Advanced Practice Nurse PrescribersPharmacistCertified Nurse MidwifeNursing Assistive PersonnelCertified Nurse AidesRegistered Nurse PractitionerAdvanced Practice NursesForensic Nurse-CSACertified Registered Nurse AnesthetistPsychiatric NurseClinical Nurse SpecialistAPRN - Certified Nurse MidwifeLicensed Practical NurseLicensed Psychiatric Technician NurseNurse PractitionerRegistered NurseLicensed Nursing AssistantAdvanced Practice Registered NursePublic Health NurseLicensed Vocational NurseNursing Home AdministratorPharmacy Technician
Accreditations
AchieveCE is an approved provider of nursing continuing professional development by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation.
Frequently asked questions
How many CE credits does this course provide?
This course, "Preventing Medication Errors Related to Intravenous (IV) Fluids", provides 1 contact hour of continuing education credit upon successful completion.
Is this course accredited?
Yes, this course is accredited by Nursing, Pharmacy. AchieveCE is an approved provider of continuing education for healthcare professionals.
Which professions is this course approved for?
This course is especially relevant for: Advanced Practice Nurse Prescribers, Pharmacist, Certified Nurse Midwife, Nursing Assistive Personnel, Certified Nurse Aides, Registered Nurse Practitioner, Advanced Practice Nurses, Forensic Nurse-CSA, Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, Psychiatric Nurse, Clinical Nurse Specialist, APRN - Certified Nurse Midwife, Licensed Practical Nurse, Licensed Psychiatric Technician Nurse, Nurse Practitioner, Registered Nurse, Licensed Nursing Assistant, Advanced Practice Registered Nurse, Public Health Nurse, Licensed Vocational Nurse, Nursing Home Administrator, Pharmacy Technician. Other healthcare professionals may also benefit from this continuing education content.
How do I report my CE credits after completing this course?
Your credits are automatically and instantly reported to CE Broker and CPE Monitor upon successful completion. No manual reporting is required on your part.
Will I receive a certificate of completion?
Yes, you will receive a certificate of completion immediately after finishing the course and passing the assessment. The certificate can be downloaded and printed directly from your account.
What is your refund policy?
We offer a 30-day money-back guarantee. If you are not satisfied with your purchase, you can request a full refund within 30 days of purchase.
How long do I have to complete this course?
You have unlimited time to complete the course at your own pace. Once purchased, the course is available in your account until its expiration date. You can pause and resume at any time.
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- Verified reviewcourse was informative, information and charts were very useful, and order was easy to follow.
- Verified reviewExcellent course - very organized and clear.
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Requirements & disclosures
Financial Disclosures
This activity was developed by AchieveCE free of any commercial support. The following individuals have indicated that they have no financial relationships with an ineligible company that may impact upon this activity:
Maria Troncone Leibfried, BS, PharmD, BCNSP - Content Expert and Faculty
Patricia Dunn, DNP, APRN, FNP-BC - Nurse Planner
Pete Kreckel, RPh - Pharmacist Planner
Gracielle Tubera - Content Reviewer
Luke Porter – Content Reviewer
Dianne Arroyo - Activity Publisher
Requirements for Credit
To earn credit, participants must complete the entire activity, score at least 70% on the post-test, and submit the activity evaluation. The post-test has no time limit and may be taken as many times as needed.
Hardware Requirements
Windows 8.1, Windows 10, Mac OS X 10.1+, iOS 10+, Android 4.3+
Software Requirements
Google Chrome, Microsoft Edge, Mozilla Firefox, Adobe Acrobat Reader
Network Requirements
Broadband Internet Connection: T1, Hi-speed DSL or Cable4G cellular connection
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