Intended Audience: All neonatal nurses

Purpose of this CNE activity:The Academy of Neonatal Nursing provides clinically current information on the technical, medical, and nursing aspects of neonatal care as well as the legal and ethical implications related to that care. This CNE activity provides information to nurses and other health care professionals who care for newborn, premature, and ill infants and their families. Specific objectives for this presentation are listed below.

Objectives: Upon completion, learners will be able to:

Describe the epidemiologic factors related to congenital heart defects.
Identify risk factors for congenital heart disease (CHD).
Assess the infant presenting with signs and symptoms of CHD.
Interpret diagnostic tests for neonates presenting with signs and symptoms of CHD.
Define retinopathy of prematurity (ROP).
Identify adverse effects of an ROP examination.
Identify the incidence of bronchopulmonary dysplasia (BPD) in low birth weight (LBW) infants.
Summarize the published evidence comparing methods of early respiratory management in LBW infants.
Identify the infant at risk for congenital adrenal hyperplasia (CAH).
Describe signs and symptoms of the infant with CAH.
Discuss the pathophysiology of CAH.
Explain the normal and abnormal laboratory values for diagnosing CAH.
Explain treatment strategies for infants with CAH.

Requirements for Completion:The following requirements are necessary for successful completion of this CNE activity.

Access to a computer with an Internet connection
Pass the posttest with a score of 80%
Complete and submit the evaluation for this CNE activity

Accreditation
Provider, Academy of Neonatal Nursing, approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing, Provider #CEP 6261; and Florida Board of Nursing, Provider #FBN 3218, content code 2505.

The Academy of Neonatal Nursing is accredited as a provider of continuing nursing education by the American Nurses Credentialing Center's Commission on Accreditation.

Release Date: May/June 2010
Reviewed: June 2013
Expiration Date: June 30, 2015

Disclosures:

This CNE activity has been reviewed by the Lead Nurse Planner. It has been determined that the material presented here shows no bias.

The content of this CNE activity has been developed by the planning committee and has been reviewed by the Lead Nurse Planner.

Disclaimer: The Academy of Neonatal Nursing assumes no responsibility or liability for the content presented. Care of the infant should always be individualized and no one source relied upon for information regarding aspects of care. Accredited status does not imply endorsement by ANN, ANA, or the American Nurses Credentialing Center of any commercial products displayed or discussed in conjunction with an educational activity.

Amy M. Shaw

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