Chest Radiograph and Chest CT Images: Advanced Interpretation with Case Studies and Practice

Activity Summary

Required reading for all learners: Implicit Bias impacts patient outcomes

Using radiographic findings to correlate with other assessments can ensure accurate clinical judgments. This session fosters recognition of advanced radiographic signs of critical cardiopulmonary disorders. Participants view single and serial chest radiographs and CT images from case studies. Session participants are challenged to interpret chest radiographs and CT images by answering a multiple-choice question on one slide, followed by a correct answer slide with explanations.

Objectives

Identify patterns of pathophysiologic changes in serial chest radiographs and CT images for complex chest conditions and disorders.
Interpret radiologic signs for multi-pathophysiologic chest conditions and disorders.
Discuss integration of radiologic findings with other assessments and possible interventions.

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.