Critical Care Nursing
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
,Section A — 10 High-Level MCQs
Question 1
A critically ill patient experiences delayed interventions due to
inconsistent communication among ICU staff. Which outcome
is most directly associated with this issue?
A. Improved interdisciplinary trust
B. Increased risk of patient harm
C. Reduced workload for nurses
D. Enhanced patient satisfaction
Correct Answer: B
Rationale:
Breakdowns in communication are directly linked to increased
risk of errors and patient harm.
A and D are outcomes of effective communication, not poor
communication.
C is unrelated; communication failures often increase workload.
Source: Morton & Thurman, Ch. 1
Question 2
A nurse integrates current research findings with clinical
expertise and patient preferences when planning care. Which
concept is being applied?
, A. Task-oriented care
B. Evidence-based practice
C. Physician-directed care
D. Routine protocol adherence
Correct Answer: B
Rationale:
Evidence-based practice combines research evidence, clinical
expertise, and patient values.
A and D lack integration of evidence.
C excludes nursing judgment.
Source: Morton & Thurman, Ch. 1
Question 3
An ICU nurse identifies lack of time as a barrier to
implementing new evidence-based interventions. What is the
priority nursing implication?
A. Discontinue evidence-based initiatives
B. Recognize time constraints as a barrier to EBP
C. Avoid practice changes
D. Delegate all decisions to physicians
Correct Answer: B
Rationale:
Time constraints are a known barrier and must be addressed
for EBP success.
A and C hinder patient care improvement.
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
,Section A — 10 High-Level MCQs
Question 1
A critically ill patient experiences delayed interventions due to
inconsistent communication among ICU staff. Which outcome
is most directly associated with this issue?
A. Improved interdisciplinary trust
B. Increased risk of patient harm
C. Reduced workload for nurses
D. Enhanced patient satisfaction
Correct Answer: B
Rationale:
Breakdowns in communication are directly linked to increased
risk of errors and patient harm.
A and D are outcomes of effective communication, not poor
communication.
C is unrelated; communication failures often increase workload.
Source: Morton & Thurman, Ch. 1
Question 2
A nurse integrates current research findings with clinical
expertise and patient preferences when planning care. Which
concept is being applied?
, A. Task-oriented care
B. Evidence-based practice
C. Physician-directed care
D. Routine protocol adherence
Correct Answer: B
Rationale:
Evidence-based practice combines research evidence, clinical
expertise, and patient values.
A and D lack integration of evidence.
C excludes nursing judgment.
Source: Morton & Thurman, Ch. 1
Question 3
An ICU nurse identifies lack of time as a barrier to
implementing new evidence-based interventions. What is the
priority nursing implication?
A. Discontinue evidence-based initiatives
B. Recognize time constraints as a barrier to EBP
C. Avoid practice changes
D. Delegate all decisions to physicians
Correct Answer: B
Rationale:
Time constraints are a known barrier and must be addressed
for EBP success.
A and C hinder patient care improvement.
