Blood Dyscrasias for Primary Care Providers
Introduction:
This continuing education activity is administered by the National Association of Pediatric Nurse Practitioners (NAPNAP) as an Agency providing continuing education credit. Individuals who complete this program and earn a 70% or higher score on the post test will be awarded 1.0 NAPNAP contact hours, of which 0 is pharmacology content.
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Target Audience
Pediatric-focused advanced practice registered nurses
Learning Objectives
• Identify the laboratory tests needed to evaluate various blood dyscrasias in children.
• Describe the diagnosis and management for common blood dyscrasia such as iron deficiency anemia, hereditary spherocytosis, thalassemia, sickle cell anemia, thrombocytopenia, thrombophilia, hemophilia and von Willebrand disease.
• Implement the important history questions and pertinent physical findings needed when assessing a patient for blood disorders.
• Differentiate lab testing results to determine common problems handled safely in primary care vs disorders requiring specialty intervention.
Terea Giannetta, DNP, RN, CPNP, FAANP: Associate Professor, California State University, Fresno School of Nursing and Hematology; PNP, Valley Children’s Hospital, Madera, Calif.
FACULTY DISCLOSURES
Dr. Giannetta has no relevant financial relationships to disclose.
Available Credit
- 1.00 Contact hours