Acute Pneumothorax

Course Overview

Course Outline

1. Introduction 
2. Definition  
3. Pathophysiology 
4. Etiology and Epidemiology  
   1. Primary Spontaneous Pneumothorax (PSP) 
   2. Secondary Spontaneous Pneumothorax (SSP) 
   3. Traumatic Pneumothorax 
   4. Iatrogenic Pneumothorax 
   5. Other Pneumothorax 
5. Clinical Signs and Symptoms 
6. Assessment 
7. Diagnostics 
8. Treatment 
9. Pharmacology 
10. Safety Considerations 
11. Research Findings 
12. Conclusion  

Accreditation Statement

Nursing CE Central LLC is accredited as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation.

In this course, we will discuss Acute Pneumothorax​. It will take the average learner 60 minutes to complete and awards 1 contact hours of continuing education.

Course Outcomes

After completing this course, the learner will rate a 4 out of 5 on the Likert Scale for their ability to:

1. Define pneumothorax. 
2. Explain the different types of pneumothoraces.  
3. Recognize the signs and symptoms of pneumothorax. 
4. Recall the diagnostic tests used to detect pneumothorax.  
5. Describe the treatment approaches for pneumothorax. 

Target Audience

• Registered Nurses (RN)
• Advanced Practice Registered Nurses (APRN)
• Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN/LVN)

Requirement for Completion

1. Enrollment in the course by the learner
2. Read and learn all course materials
3. Complete the course evaluation
4. Attest and testify learning of the course materials

Accreditations + Approvals

Disclosure of Relevant Financial Relationships

Nursing CE Central nor any of the authors, planners, content experts, or any contributors have any relevant financial relationships with ineligible companies to disclose.