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Activity Steps

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Purpose of Activity

To examine the risks of MRI technology for patients with CIEDs.

Learning Objectives

After completing this continuing education activity you will be able to:

  1. Explain the basics of MRI technology.
  2. Identify the safety classifications that apply to MRI and CIEDs.
  3. List the precautions for patients with CIEDs who are undergoing MRI.

Disclosures

The authors and planners have disclosed no potential conflicts of interest, financial or otherwise.

Price: $17.95

Credits:

  • ANCC 1.5 CH
  • DC - BON 1.5 CH
  • FL - BON 1.5 CH
  • GA - BON 1.5 CH

Lippincott Professional Development is accredited as a provider of continuing nursing education by the American Nurses Credentialing Center's Commission on Accreditation. This activity is also provider approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing, Provider Number CEP 11749. Lippincott Professional Development is also an approved provider of continuing nursing education by the District of Columbia Board of Nursing, Florida Board of Nursing, and Georgia Board of Nursing, #50-1223.







Planner
Test Code: N0220B
Published: Feb 2020
Expires: 1/1/2025
Sources: Nursing2020
Required Passing Score: 13/18 (72%)
Authors: Desiree M. Soto, RN, CCRN
Categories: Cardiovascular , Safety
Specialties: Radiology
Topics: Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillator (ICD) Device , Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) , Medical Device , Patient Safety