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
,Question 1
A newly hired critical care nurse asks why critically ill patients
require specialized nursing care. Which response by the
preceptor best reflects the focus of critical care nursing
practice?
A. Critical care nursing focuses primarily on advanced technical
procedures.
B. Critical care nursing emphasizes holistic care of patients and
families experiencing life-threatening illness.
C. Critical care nursing is limited to management of mechanical
ventilation and invasive monitoring.
D. Critical care nursing centers on physician-directed
interventions during emergencies only.
Correct Answer: B
Rationale:
Critical care nursing emphasizes holistic, patient- and family-
centered care for individuals experiencing actual or potential
life-threatening health problems. Technical expertise is
important but does not define the specialty alone. Options A, C,
and D are too narrow and fail to address the holistic scope of
critical care nursing practice.
Source:
Critical Care Nursing: A Holistic Approach, 12th Edition –
Chapter 1: Critical Care Nursing Practice
, Question 2
The nurse is caring for a critically ill patient whose spouse
appears anxious and overwhelmed. Which nursing action best
demonstrates holistic critical care nursing practice?
A. Limiting family involvement during procedures
B. Prioritizing physiologic care over psychosocial support
C. Assessing the emotional needs of the family while providing
patient care
D. Referring all family concerns directly to the physician
Correct Answer: C
Rationale:
Holistic critical care nursing addresses both patient and family
needs, including emotional and psychosocial concerns. Option
A may increase distress, Option B ignores holistic care
principles, and Option D inappropriately transfers nursing
responsibility.
Source:
Critical Care Nursing: A Holistic Approach, 12th Edition –
Chapter 1: Critical Care Nursing Practice
Question 3
A critical care nurse obtains specialty certification. Which
outcome best reflects the value of certification to patient care?
A. Reduced need for interdisciplinary collaboration
B. Improved consistency and quality of clinical practice
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 newly hired critical care nurse asks why critically ill patients
require specialized nursing care. Which response by the
preceptor best reflects the focus of critical care nursing
practice?
A. Critical care nursing focuses primarily on advanced technical
procedures.
B. Critical care nursing emphasizes holistic care of patients and
families experiencing life-threatening illness.
C. Critical care nursing is limited to management of mechanical
ventilation and invasive monitoring.
D. Critical care nursing centers on physician-directed
interventions during emergencies only.
Correct Answer: B
Rationale:
Critical care nursing emphasizes holistic, patient- and family-
centered care for individuals experiencing actual or potential
life-threatening health problems. Technical expertise is
important but does not define the specialty alone. Options A, C,
and D are too narrow and fail to address the holistic scope of
critical care nursing practice.
Source:
Critical Care Nursing: A Holistic Approach, 12th Edition –
Chapter 1: Critical Care Nursing Practice
, Question 2
The nurse is caring for a critically ill patient whose spouse
appears anxious and overwhelmed. Which nursing action best
demonstrates holistic critical care nursing practice?
A. Limiting family involvement during procedures
B. Prioritizing physiologic care over psychosocial support
C. Assessing the emotional needs of the family while providing
patient care
D. Referring all family concerns directly to the physician
Correct Answer: C
Rationale:
Holistic critical care nursing addresses both patient and family
needs, including emotional and psychosocial concerns. Option
A may increase distress, Option B ignores holistic care
principles, and Option D inappropriately transfers nursing
responsibility.
Source:
Critical Care Nursing: A Holistic Approach, 12th Edition –
Chapter 1: Critical Care Nursing Practice
Question 3
A critical care nurse obtains specialty certification. Which
outcome best reflects the value of certification to patient care?
A. Reduced need for interdisciplinary collaboration
B. Improved consistency and quality of clinical practice
