Median Nerve Injury

Overview

4.7 out of 5 (77 Reviews)

Credits

2.00

Pharmacology Credits

0.0

Post Assessment Questions

11

Start Date

1 Sep 2023

Last Review Date

1 Sep 2023

Expiration Date

31 Aug 2026

Estimated Time To Finish

120 Minutes


 
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Activity Description

This activity reviews the evaluation and treatment of an injury to the median nerve and highlights the role of the healthcare team in managing patients with this condition. The purpose of this activity is to familiarize the reader with information about median nerve injuries, symptoms, management, and associated knowledge. The goal is to improve the healthcare team's ability to diagnose and treat this condition to improve patient outcomes.

Target Audience

This activity has been designed to meet the educational needs of physicians, physician associates, nurses, pharmacists, and nurse practitioners.

Learning Objectives

At the conclusion of this activity, the learner will be better able to:

  • Identify the etiology of median nerve injuries as they relate to the anatomic course of the median nerve.
  • Outline the appropriate history, physical, and evaluation of median nerve injuries based upon the provided clinical scenario.
  • Review the management options available for median nerve injuries.
  • Describe interprofessional team strategies for improving care coordination and communication to advance information regarding median nerve injuries and improve outcomes.

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FYI there are some grammatical/sentence construction errors in the text

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one of the questions is worded in a confusing manner: closing "making a fist" is awkard and vague.

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additional proofreading of the activity content and questions may be of benefit

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