Vital Lessons: A Case-Based Approach to Abnormal Vital Signs

Activity Summary

Required reading for all learners: Implicit Bias impacts patient outcomes

This session covers pathophysiology that causes alterations in VS and presents a foundational algorithmic approach to assessing the abnormal vital signs readings of heart rate, blood pressure, respiratory rate and temperature to quickly formulate a focused differential diagnosis. A series of high-level interactive clinical case studies is used to allow the audience to apply this new knowledge and practice methods of using vital signs to quickly narrow a diagnosis.

Objectives

Describe an algorithmic approach to assessing abnormal vital signs.
Articulate a focused differential based in part on specific vital signs.
Apply knowledge gained in this presentation to interactive clinical case studies.

Continuing Education Disclosure Statement

Criteria for Awarding Contact Hours

Learners must complete the entire activity and the associated evaluation AND read Implicit Bias impacts patient outcomes. No partial credit will be awarded.

Accreditation

American Association of Critical-Care Nurses is accredited as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the American Nurses Credentialing Center's Commission on Accreditation.
Provider approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing, Provider number CEP 1036, for {contactHours} contact hours.

Disclosures

The Nurse Planner has determined that no individuals with the ability to control content of this activity have relevant relationships with ineligible companies.

Activities with pharmacotherapeutic credit are to assist the APRN in fulfilling their education requirements for licensure and certification renewals.

Refund Policy

Continuing Education Activities are nonrefundable.