Median Nerve Injury

Overview

4.5 out of 5 (29 Reviews)

Credits

2.00

Pharmacology Credits

0.0

Post Assessment Questions

11

Start Date

1 Jan 2023

Last Review Date

4 Jun 2023

Expiration Date

31 Dec 2024

Estimated Time To Finish

120 Minutes


 
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Activity Description

This activity reviews the evaluation and treatment of an injury to the median nerve and highlights the role of the healthcare team in managing patients with this condition. The purpose of this activity is to familiarize the reader with information about median nerve injuries, symptoms, management, and associated knowledge. The goal is to improve the healthcare team's ability to diagnose and treat this condition to improve patient outcomes.

Target Audience

This activity has been designed to meet the educational needs of nurse practitioners.

Learning Objectives

At the conclusion of this activity, the learner will be better able to:

  • Identify the etiology of median nerve injuries as they relate to the anatomic course of the median nerve.
  • Outline the appropriate history, physical, and evaluation of median nerve injuries based upon the provided clinical scenario.
  • Review the management options available for median nerve injuries.
  • Describe interprofessional team strategies for improving care coordination and communication to advance information regarding median nerve injuries and improve outcomes.

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COMMERCIAL SUPPORT: This activity has received NO commercial support.

Continuing Education Accreditation Information

Credit provided by Continuing Education, Inc, and StatPearls, LLC.

In support of improving patient care, this activity has been jointly planned and implemented by Continuing Education, Inc./University at Sea® and StatPearls, LLC. Continuing Education, Inc, is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.

This activity is designated for 2.00 ANCC contact hours which includes 0 hours of pharmacology.

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  3. Study the educational content in the activity.
  4. Choose the best answer to each activity test question. To receive credit, you must pass the test questions with a minimum score of 100%.
  5. Complete the post-activity assessment.
  6. Obtain a certificate.

For information on the applicability and acceptance of continuing education credit for this activity, please consult your professional licensing board.

Disclaimer

Faculty may discuss investigational products or off-label uses of products regulated by the US Food and Drug Administration. Readers should verify all information before employing any therapies described in this educational activity.

The information provided for this activity is for continuing education purposes only and is not meant to substitute for the independent medical/clinical judgment of a healthcare provider relative to diagnostic and treatment options of a specific patient’s medical condition. The information presented does not necessarily reflect the views of StatPearls or any commercial supporters of educational activities on statpearls.com. StatPearls specifically disclaims responsibility for any adverse consequences resulting directly or indirectly from information in the course, for undetected error, or through a participant's misunderstanding of the content.

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Medium or Media Used:

  • Computer Requirements: Internet Access
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VIJAY G. on 6/28/2023

FYI there are some grammatical/sentence construction errors in the text

Yancy S. on 8/8/2023

Rosemarie B. on 8/8/2023

one of the questions is worded in a confusing manner: closing "making a fist" is awkard and vague.

Steven U. on 8/10/2023

Jonathan L. on 8/22/2023

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