Perioperative Care of the Morbidly Obese Patient in the ... - AORN

LEARNER EVALUATIONCONTINUING EDUCATION PROGRAMPerioperative Care of the MorbidlyObese Patient in the Lithotomy Position3.0www.aorn.org/CEThis evaluation is used to determine the extent towhich this continuing education program metyour learning needs. Rate the items as describedbelow.OBJECTIVESTo what extent were the following objectives of thiscontinuing education program achieved?1. Identify complications of using the lithotomyposition. Low 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. High2. Describe stirrups commonly used for placing apatient in the lithotomy position.Low 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. High3. Explain perioperative care of the patient who ismorbidly obese. Low 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. High4. Identify potential complications that a patientwho is morbidly obese may experience.Low 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. HighCONTENT5. To what extent did this article increase yourknowledge of the subject matter?Low 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. High6. To what extent were your individual objectivesmet? Low 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. High7. Will you be able to use the information fromthis article in your work setting? 1. Yes 2. No8. Will you change your practice as a result ofreading this article? (If yes, answer question#8A. If no, answer question #8B.)8A. How will you change your practice? (Select allthat apply)1. I will provide education to my team regardingwhy change is needed.2. I will work with management to change/implement a policy and procedure.3. I will plan an informational meeting withphysicians to seek their input and acceptanceof the need for change.4. I will implement change and evaluate theeffect of the change at regular intervals untilthe change is incorporated as best practice.5. Other:8B. If you will not change your practice as a resultof reading this article, why? (Select all thatapply)1. The content of the article is not relevant tomy practice.2. I do not have enough time to teach othersabout the purpose of the needed change.3. I do not have management support to make achange.4. Other:9. Our accrediting body requires that we verify thetime you needed to complete the 3.0 continuingeducation contact hour (180-minute)program:This program meets criteria for CNOR and CRNFA recertification, as well as other continuing education requirements.AORN is accredited as a provider of continuing nursing education by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation.AORN recognizes these activities as continuing education for registered nurses. This recognition does not imply that AORN or the American Nurses Credentialing Centerapproves or endorses products mentioned in the activity.AORN is provider-approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing, Provider Number CEP 13019. Check with your state board of nursing for acceptance of thisactivity for relicensure.Event: #10058; Session: #4022 Fee: Members $15, Nonmembers $30The deadline for this program is September 30, 2013.A score of 70% correct on the examination is required for credit. Participants receive feedback on incorrect answers. Eachapplicant who successfully completes this program can immediately print a certificate of completion.312 AORN Journal ● September 2010 Vol 92 No 3 © AORN, Inc, 2010