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 — MCQs (10 Items)
Question 1
A newly hired ICU nurse demonstrates strong technical skills
but frequently fails to communicate subtle patient status
changes during shift handoff. Which outcome is most likely
affected?
A. Decreased nurse satisfaction
B. Increased length of ICU stay
C. Improved interdisciplinary collaboration
D. Reduced need for documentation
Correct Answer: B
Rationale:
Skilled communication is essential for early recognition and
response to patient deterioration. Poor communication can
delay interventions, leading to prolonged ICU stays.
A: Nurse satisfaction may be affected but is not the primary
patient outcome.
C: Collaboration would worsen, not improve.
D: Documentation requirements are unaffected.
Source: Morton & Thurman, Ch. 1
Question 2
An ICU nurse is implementing evidence-based practice (EBP).
Which action best reflects the “analyze” step of the clinical
judgment model?
, A. Identifying a clinical problem
B. Reviewing and appraising research findings
C. Applying interventions at the bedside
D. Evaluating patient outcomes
Correct Answer: B
Rationale:
Analyzing involves critically appraising evidence for validity and
applicability.
A: Recognize step.
C: Generate solutions.
D: Evaluate outcomes.
Source: Morton & Thurman, Ch. 1
Question 3
A critically ill patient’s condition worsens due to delayed
escalation of care. Which Healthy Work Environment standard
was most directly violated?
A. Meaningful recognition
B. Authentic leadership
C. Effective decision making
D. Appropriate staffing
Correct Answer: C
Rationale:
Effective decision making ensures timely clinical judgments and
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 — MCQs (10 Items)
Question 1
A newly hired ICU nurse demonstrates strong technical skills
but frequently fails to communicate subtle patient status
changes during shift handoff. Which outcome is most likely
affected?
A. Decreased nurse satisfaction
B. Increased length of ICU stay
C. Improved interdisciplinary collaboration
D. Reduced need for documentation
Correct Answer: B
Rationale:
Skilled communication is essential for early recognition and
response to patient deterioration. Poor communication can
delay interventions, leading to prolonged ICU stays.
A: Nurse satisfaction may be affected but is not the primary
patient outcome.
C: Collaboration would worsen, not improve.
D: Documentation requirements are unaffected.
Source: Morton & Thurman, Ch. 1
Question 2
An ICU nurse is implementing evidence-based practice (EBP).
Which action best reflects the “analyze” step of the clinical
judgment model?
, A. Identifying a clinical problem
B. Reviewing and appraising research findings
C. Applying interventions at the bedside
D. Evaluating patient outcomes
Correct Answer: B
Rationale:
Analyzing involves critically appraising evidence for validity and
applicability.
A: Recognize step.
C: Generate solutions.
D: Evaluate outcomes.
Source: Morton & Thurman, Ch. 1
Question 3
A critically ill patient’s condition worsens due to delayed
escalation of care. Which Healthy Work Environment standard
was most directly violated?
A. Meaningful recognition
B. Authentic leadership
C. Effective decision making
D. Appropriate staffing
Correct Answer: C
Rationale:
Effective decision making ensures timely clinical judgments and
