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 confusion about the
plan of care. Which nursing action best reflects the concept of
holistic critical care nursing practice?
A. Focusing solely on stabilizing the patient’s hemodynamics
B. Providing emotional support while clarifying the treatment
plan
C. Referring all questions to the physician
D. Limiting communication to visiting hours
Correct Answer: B
Rationale:
Holistic care includes addressing physiological, psychological,
social, and emotional needs. Providing emotional support and
clear communication aligns with this approach. Option A is
incomplete as it ignores psychosocial needs. Option C limits
nursing responsibility. Option D restricts necessary family
engagement.
Source:
Critical Care Nursing: A Holistic Approach, 12th Edition –
Chapter 1 Critical Care Nursing Practice
Question 2
Which outcome best demonstrates the value of specialty
certification in critical care nursing?
, A. Reduced nurse workload
B. Improved patient outcomes and safety
C. Increased hospital profits only
D. Elimination of clinical errors
Correct Answer: B
Rationale:
Certification is associated with improved patient outcomes,
enhanced clinical competence, and safety. Option A is incorrect
because workload is not necessarily reduced. Option C is
incomplete and not patient-centered. Option D is unrealistic;
certification reduces but does not eliminate errors.
Source:
Critical Care Nursing: A Holistic Approach, 12th Edition –
Chapter 1 Critical Care Nursing Practice
Question 3
A nurse uses current research findings to guide ventilator-
associated pneumonia prevention strategies. This practice
reflects which principle?
A. Clinical intuition
B. Evidence-based practice (EBP)
C. Routine care
D. Institutional policy adherence only
Correct Answer: B