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The Journal for Nurse Practitioners Continuing Education Credit Application
The Journal for Nurse Practitioners Continuing Education Credit Application Title: Zika: What Providers Need to Know CE Code: TJNP62016 Valid until 7-1-2018 This activity has been awarded 1.0 contact hours of which 0 credits are in the area of pharmacology Circle the best answer for each question. Required minimum passing score is 70%. 1. While mosquitoes are the primary mode of transportation of the Zika virus (ZIKV), it can also be transmitted by: a. Water b. Sexual intercourse c. Cross contamination d. Airborne droplets 2. What are the 2 most common serious complications from ZIKV? a. Microcephaly/Guillain-Barre Syndrome b. Retinopathy and hydrocephalus c. Diabetes and heart disease d. High fever and jaundice 3. How does ZIKV differ from DENG and YFV? a. ZIKV presents with high fever, nausea and vomiting b. DENG typically presents with fever < 40C c. DENG and YFV present with high fever and jaundice d. ZIKV is never fatal
c. Report all confirmed cases of ZIKV to state or local health departments d. Report all suspected cases of ZIKV to CDC 6. Even with active transmission of ZIKV the risk of transmission is low at elevations above _____ meters. a. 1,000 b. 2,000 c. 3,000 d. 4,000 7. Females should be instructed to wait at least _________ and males should be instructed to wait at least ______________ after ZIKV symptom onset to attempt to conceive. a. 5 weeks/12 weeks b. 6 weeks/3 months c. 10 weeks/12 months d. 8 weeks/6 months
4. What is the recommended treatment for a patient with suspected ZIKV? a. Diuretics to prevent fluid retention b. Symptomatic ASA or NSAIDS Tx c. Antibiotic Tx: ciprofloxacin d. Symptomatic acetaminophen Tx
8. If an asymptomatic pregnant woman resides in areas with ongoing ZIKV, when should the provider test for ZIKV? a. No testing needed unless she becomes symptomatic b. Upon initiation of prenatal care and again in the midsecond trimester c. Upon initiation of prenatal care and in the third trimester d. Monthly
5. What is a provider’s response to a patient presenting with symptoms of ZIKV? a. Report all suspected cases of ZIKV to state or local health departments b. Eliminate all differential diagnoses before attempting to notify CDC
9. Which of the following is the most effective topical insect repellant? a. Products that contain DEET b. Picaridin c. Oil of lemon eucalyptus d. Para-menthane-diol
EVALUATION OF THE CE ACTIVITY Purpose and Target Audience: This CE learning activity is designed to augment the knowledge, skills, and attitudes of nurse practitioners as they care for patients with potential ZIKV infection.
1. Listed below are the educational activity objectives. Please rate the extent to which you are now able to meet each of the objectives or your level of agreement with the statements (With 1 as the lowest or “no”; 5 as the highest or “yes” ranking): Low 1 2
3
4
High 5
b. Formulate appropriate prevention and treatment plan for patients with exposure or symptoms of ZIKV
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c. Explain when to refer patients for potential complications of ZIKV
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a. Identify patients at risk for ZIKV
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2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9.
Low The teaching method was appropriate and effective for the content presented 1 The information presented was accurate, current, and at an appropriate level 1 This activity met my personal professional expectations 1 This content was relevant to my practice as an NP 1 This content will cause me to change my practice as an NP 1 I believe I will face barriers in my practice to implementing this information 1 Overall, I would rate this activity 1 Minutes required to read the article and complete all these questions __________
2 2 2 2 2 2 2
3 3 3 3 3 3 3
4 4 4 4 4 4 4
High 5 5 5 5 5 5 5
To receive CE credits, read the article and answer each question. Applicants who prefer to mail the test answers and evaluation should send them and a processing fee check for $10 (made out to Elsevier) to PO Box 1461, American Fork, UT 84003. Applicants who want to take the test online may do so at www.npjournal.org/cme/home for a $5 fee.
Please Print Clearly Name: ______________________________________ Date CE Activity Completed ___________________ Address for mailing certificate: _____________________________________________________________ Phone Number ________________________ Email: _____________________________________________ This educational activity is provided by Nurse Practitioner Alternatives. Nurse Practitioner Alternatives is accredited as a provider of continuing nursing education by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation Accreditation of this activity does not imply endorsement by the provider, ANCC, or Elsevier of any commercial products mentioned in conjunction with this activity. For questions, contact [email protected].
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c. Report all confirmed cases of ZIKV to state or local health departments d. Report all suspected cases of ZIKV to CDC 6. Even with active transmission of ZIKV the risk of transmission is low at elevations above _____ meters. a. 1,000 b. 2,000 c. 3,000 d. 4,000 7. Females should be instructed to wait at least _________ and males should be instructed to wait at least ______________ after ZIKV symptom onset to attempt to conceive. a. 5 weeks/12 weeks b. 6 weeks/3 months c. 10 weeks/12 months d. 8 weeks/6 months
4. What is the recommended treatment for a patient with suspected ZIKV? a. Diuretics to prevent fluid retention b. Symptomatic ASA or NSAIDS Tx c. Antibiotic Tx: ciprofloxacin d. Symptomatic acetaminophen Tx
8. If an asymptomatic pregnant woman resides in areas with ongoing ZIKV, when should the provider test for ZIKV? a. No testing needed unless she becomes symptomatic b. Upon initiation of prenatal care and again in the midsecond trimester c. Upon initiation of prenatal care and in the third trimester d. Monthly
5. What is a provider’s response to a patient presenting with symptoms of ZIKV? a. Report all suspected cases of ZIKV to state or local health departments b. Eliminate all differential diagnoses before attempting to notify CDC
9. Which of the following is the most effective topical insect repellant? a. Products that contain DEET b. Picaridin c. Oil of lemon eucalyptus d. Para-menthane-diol
EVALUATION OF THE CE ACTIVITY Purpose and Target Audience: This CE learning activity is designed to augment the knowledge, skills, and attitudes of nurse practitioners as they care for patients with potential ZIKV infection.
1. Listed below are the educational activity objectives. Please rate the extent to which you are now able to meet each of the objectives or your level of agreement with the statements (With 1 as the lowest or “no”; 5 as the highest or “yes” ranking): Low 1 2
3
4
High 5
b. Formulate appropriate prevention and treatment plan for patients with exposure or symptoms of ZIKV
1
2
3
4
5
c. Explain when to refer patients for potential complications of ZIKV
1
2
3
4
5
a. Identify patients at risk for ZIKV
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2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9.
Low The teaching method was appropriate and effective for the content presented 1 The information presented was accurate, current, and at an appropriate level 1 This activity met my personal professional expectations 1 This content was relevant to my practice as an NP 1 This content will cause me to change my practice as an NP 1 I believe I will face barriers in my practice to implementing this information 1 Overall, I would rate this activity 1 Minutes required to read the article and complete all these questions __________
2 2 2 2 2 2 2
3 3 3 3 3 3 3
4 4 4 4 4 4 4
High 5 5 5 5 5 5 5
To receive CE credits, read the article and answer each question. Applicants who prefer to mail the test answers and evaluation should send them and a processing fee check for $10 (made out to Elsevier) to PO Box 1461, American Fork, UT 84003. Applicants who want to take the test online may do so at www.npjournal.org/cme/home for a $5 fee.
Please Print Clearly Name: ______________________________________ Date CE Activity Completed ___________________ Address for mailing certificate: _____________________________________________________________ Phone Number ________________________ Email: _____________________________________________ This educational activity is provided by Nurse Practitioner Alternatives. Nurse Practitioner Alternatives is accredited as a provider of continuing nursing education by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation Accreditation of this activity does not imply endorsement by the provider, ANCC, or Elsevier of any commercial products mentioned in conjunction with this activity. For questions, contact [email protected].
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