A Holistic Approach
12th Edition
Author(s)Patricia Gonce Morton; Paul
Thurman
TEST BANK
1. Foundations of Critical Care
2. Special Populations
3. Special Situations
4. Cardiovascular System
,5. Respiratory System
6. Renal System
7. Nervous System
8. Gastrointestinal System
9. Endocrine System
• Key Disorders:
10. Hematologic & Immune
11. Integumentary System
12. Multisystem & Emergencies
CORE PRIORITIES (ALWAYS REMEMBER)
• ABCs: Airway, Breathing, Circulation
• Early recognition + rapid intervention
• Holistic care: patient + family
• Interprofessional collaboration
• Patient safety & ethical practice
,Question 1
A critically ill patient’s family expresses concern that care is
focused only on machines and numbers. Which nursing action
best reflects the concept of holistic critical care nursing?
A. Prioritizing hemodynamic stabilization over all other
concerns
B. Integrating psychosocial, emotional, and spiritual support
with physiologic care
C. Delegating all non-physiologic care to support staff
D. Limiting family involvement to visiting hours only
Correct Answer: B
Rationale:
Holistic critical care nursing emphasizes care of the whole
person, including psychosocial, emotional, and spiritual needs
in addition to physiologic stability.
• A: Overemphasizes physiologic care only.
• C: Fragments care and neglects holistic integration.
• D: Restricts family involvement, which is part of holistic
care.
Source:
Critical Care Nursing: A Holistic Approach, 12th Edition –
Chapter 1: Critical Care Nursing Practice
, Question 2
Which outcome best demonstrates the value of critical care
certification to patients and families?
A. Increased nurse autonomy in decision-making
B. Improved patient outcomes and confidence in care provided
C. Reduced workload for certified nurses
D. Decreased need for interdisciplinary collaboration
Correct Answer: B
Rationale:
Certification is associated with improved patient outcomes and
increased patient/family confidence in care quality.
• A: Relates to nurses, not directly to patients/families.
• C: Certification does not reduce workload.
• D: Collaboration remains essential.
Source:
Critical Care Nursing: A Holistic Approach, 12th Edition –
Chapter 1
Question 3
A nurse is reviewing research to guide ICU practice changes.
Which type of evidence provides the highest level of support
for clinical decision-making?
A. Expert opinion
B. Case studies