The History and Evolution of Critical
Care and Critical Care Nursing
Question and Answers
Which personality characteristic is essential to success as a critical care nurse?
A. Adventurousness
B. Sense of humor
C. Uncompromising
D. Flexibility - correct answer: D. Flexibility
Due to the continuing effort to improve the quality and cost effectiveness of care, willingness to
step outside of traditional structure, flexibility, and adaptation to constant change are essential
components of critical care nursing success.
Which effect did World War II have on critical care nursing?
A. World War II led to the development of separate postoperative areas for patients recovering
from surgery.
B. Mechanical ventilation was developed during World War II, and special units were
established to handle complex respiratory patients.
C. World War II led to the development of shock wards for critically injured patients.
D. Chicago developed a three-bed neurosurgical critical care unit in response to the number of
soldiers with neurological injuries. - correct answer: C. World War II led to the development of
shock wards for critically injured patients.
Numerous soldiers were critically injured in World War II, and special shock wards were
established to care for these patients. These units have transitioned to the modern-day critical
care units.
For which reason does an institution separate critically ill patients into a separate unit?
A. Makes financial billing easier and increases reimbursement
Care and Critical Care Nursing
Question and Answers
Which personality characteristic is essential to success as a critical care nurse?
A. Adventurousness
B. Sense of humor
C. Uncompromising
D. Flexibility - correct answer: D. Flexibility
Due to the continuing effort to improve the quality and cost effectiveness of care, willingness to
step outside of traditional structure, flexibility, and adaptation to constant change are essential
components of critical care nursing success.
Which effect did World War II have on critical care nursing?
A. World War II led to the development of separate postoperative areas for patients recovering
from surgery.
B. Mechanical ventilation was developed during World War II, and special units were
established to handle complex respiratory patients.
C. World War II led to the development of shock wards for critically injured patients.
D. Chicago developed a three-bed neurosurgical critical care unit in response to the number of
soldiers with neurological injuries. - correct answer: C. World War II led to the development of
shock wards for critically injured patients.
Numerous soldiers were critically injured in World War II, and special shock wards were
established to care for these patients. These units have transitioned to the modern-day critical
care units.
For which reason does an institution separate critically ill patients into a separate unit?
A. Makes financial billing easier and increases reimbursement
