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 etiology of protein C (PC) deficiency.
Explain the pathophysiology of PC deficiency.
Identify the neonate presenting with signs and symptoms of PC deficiency.
Explain the treatment strategies for the neonate with PC deficiency.
Explain the etiology of bezoar formation.
Describe treatment strategies for lactobezoars in preterm infants.
Identify radiographic characteristics of bezoars.
Describe the embryologic characteristics of fraternal and identical twins.
Explain the twin type from placentation.
Identify when conjoined twins develop and the most common locations for attachment.
Describe the physiology of metabolic acidosis.
Describe the adverse effects of metabolic acidosis.
Explain the risks and benefits of THAM and sodium bicarbonate for treatment of metabolic acidosis. Calculate bicarbonate dosing for the newborn with metabolic acidosis.

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 2011
Review Date: June 2014
Expiration Date: June 30, 2016

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.

Marie Corzine

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