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 admitted ICU patient is experiencing acute respiratory
failure. The nurse integrates physiologic data with the patient’s
emotional distress and family concerns. Which principle of
critical care nursing is demonstrated?
A. Task-oriented care
B. Holistic nursing practice
C. Disease-focused management
D. Protocol-driven care only
Correct Answer: B
Rationale:
Holistic nursing practice integrates physiologic, psychological,
social, and family dimensions of care. Critical care nursing
emphasizes treating the whole patient, not just the disease.
• A: Task-oriented care ignores broader patient needs
• C: Disease-focused care is limited to pathophysiology
• D: Protocols are important but not sufficient alone
Source:
Critical Care Nursing: A Holistic Approach, 12th Edition –
Chapter 1: Critical Care Nursing Practice
Question 2
Which patient outcome best reflects the application of holistic
care in the ICU?
, A. Stabilization of blood pressure only
B. Resolution of infection
C. Improved physiologic stability with reduced anxiety
D. Decreased length of hospital stay
Correct Answer: C
Rationale:
Holistic care addresses both physiologic and psychosocial
needs. Improved stability combined with reduced anxiety
reflects comprehensive care.
• A & B: Focus only on physiologic outcomes
• D: May occur but is not a direct indicator of holistic care
Source:
Critical Care Nursing: A Holistic Approach, 12th Edition –
Chapter 1
Question 3
A nurse is reviewing research studies before implementing a
new ICU protocol. Which action demonstrates evidence-based
practice (EBP)?
A. Following physician preference
B. Using personal clinical experience only
C. Integrating best research evidence with clinical expertise
D. Implementing interventions based on tradition
Correct Answer: C
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 admitted ICU patient is experiencing acute respiratory
failure. The nurse integrates physiologic data with the patient’s
emotional distress and family concerns. Which principle of
critical care nursing is demonstrated?
A. Task-oriented care
B. Holistic nursing practice
C. Disease-focused management
D. Protocol-driven care only
Correct Answer: B
Rationale:
Holistic nursing practice integrates physiologic, psychological,
social, and family dimensions of care. Critical care nursing
emphasizes treating the whole patient, not just the disease.
• A: Task-oriented care ignores broader patient needs
• C: Disease-focused care is limited to pathophysiology
• D: Protocols are important but not sufficient alone
Source:
Critical Care Nursing: A Holistic Approach, 12th Edition –
Chapter 1: Critical Care Nursing Practice
Question 2
Which patient outcome best reflects the application of holistic
care in the ICU?
, A. Stabilization of blood pressure only
B. Resolution of infection
C. Improved physiologic stability with reduced anxiety
D. Decreased length of hospital stay
Correct Answer: C
Rationale:
Holistic care addresses both physiologic and psychosocial
needs. Improved stability combined with reduced anxiety
reflects comprehensive care.
• A & B: Focus only on physiologic outcomes
• D: May occur but is not a direct indicator of holistic care
Source:
Critical Care Nursing: A Holistic Approach, 12th Edition –
Chapter 1
Question 3
A nurse is reviewing research studies before implementing a
new ICU protocol. Which action demonstrates evidence-based
practice (EBP)?
A. Following physician preference
B. Using personal clinical experience only
C. Integrating best research evidence with clinical expertise
D. Implementing interventions based on tradition
Correct Answer: C
