Critical Care Nursing
10th Edition
Author(s)Linda D. Urden;
Kathleen M. Stacy; Mary E.
Lough; Kimberly Sanchez
Critical Care Nursing: Diagnosis and Management, 10th
Edition
Unit I – Foundations of Critical Care Nursing
Exam Revision Test Bank (20 Questions)
,Question 1
Learning Objective: Describe the evolution of critical care
nursing practice.
Bloom's Level: Recall
Difficulty: Easy
Chapter Reference: Unit I – Critical Care Nursing Practice
Clinical Significance: Understanding the origins of critical care
supports appreciation of current ICU standards.
Question:
The development of specialized intensive care units (ICUs) was
primarily driven by:
A. Increased demand for outpatient services
B. Need for concentrated care of critically ill patients
C. Expansion of long-term care facilities
D. Increased use of complementary therapies
Correct Answer: B
Rationale
ICUs were developed to centralize care for critically ill patients
requiring advanced monitoring and interventions.
Distractor Analysis
, A: Outpatient services are unrelated to ICU development.
C: Long-term care facilities serve different populations.
D: Complementary therapies did not drive ICU
development.
Question 2
Learning Objective: Identify responsibilities of the critical care
nurse.
Bloom's Level: Comprehension
Difficulty: Easy
Chapter Reference: Critical Care Nursing Roles
Clinical Significance: Role clarity improves patient outcomes.
Question:
Which activity best reflects the role of a critical care nurse?
A. Performing independent surgery
B. Coordinating complex patient care while providing
continuous assessment
C. Prescribing medications without authorization
D. Managing hospital finances
Correct Answer: B
Rationale
, Critical care nurses continuously assess, coordinate, and
evaluate care for critically ill patients.
Distractor Analysis
A: Outside nursing scope.
C: Prescriptive authority depends on advanced practice
role.
D: Not a primary nursing responsibility.
Question 3 (SATA)
Learning Objective: Recognize expanded-role nursing
positions.
Bloom's Level: Recall
Difficulty: Moderate
Question:
Which are considered expanded-role nursing positions?
(Select all that apply.)
A. Clinical Nurse Specialist
B. Nurse Practitioner
C. Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist
D. Respiratory Therapist
E. Clinical Nurse Leader
Correct Answers: A, B, C, E
10th Edition
Author(s)Linda D. Urden;
Kathleen M. Stacy; Mary E.
Lough; Kimberly Sanchez
Critical Care Nursing: Diagnosis and Management, 10th
Edition
Unit I – Foundations of Critical Care Nursing
Exam Revision Test Bank (20 Questions)
,Question 1
Learning Objective: Describe the evolution of critical care
nursing practice.
Bloom's Level: Recall
Difficulty: Easy
Chapter Reference: Unit I – Critical Care Nursing Practice
Clinical Significance: Understanding the origins of critical care
supports appreciation of current ICU standards.
Question:
The development of specialized intensive care units (ICUs) was
primarily driven by:
A. Increased demand for outpatient services
B. Need for concentrated care of critically ill patients
C. Expansion of long-term care facilities
D. Increased use of complementary therapies
Correct Answer: B
Rationale
ICUs were developed to centralize care for critically ill patients
requiring advanced monitoring and interventions.
Distractor Analysis
, A: Outpatient services are unrelated to ICU development.
C: Long-term care facilities serve different populations.
D: Complementary therapies did not drive ICU
development.
Question 2
Learning Objective: Identify responsibilities of the critical care
nurse.
Bloom's Level: Comprehension
Difficulty: Easy
Chapter Reference: Critical Care Nursing Roles
Clinical Significance: Role clarity improves patient outcomes.
Question:
Which activity best reflects the role of a critical care nurse?
A. Performing independent surgery
B. Coordinating complex patient care while providing
continuous assessment
C. Prescribing medications without authorization
D. Managing hospital finances
Correct Answer: B
Rationale
, Critical care nurses continuously assess, coordinate, and
evaluate care for critically ill patients.
Distractor Analysis
A: Outside nursing scope.
C: Prescriptive authority depends on advanced practice
role.
D: Not a primary nursing responsibility.
Question 3 (SATA)
Learning Objective: Recognize expanded-role nursing
positions.
Bloom's Level: Recall
Difficulty: Moderate
Question:
Which are considered expanded-role nursing positions?
(Select all that apply.)
A. Clinical Nurse Specialist
B. Nurse Practitioner
C. Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist
D. Respiratory Therapist
E. Clinical Nurse Leader
Correct Answers: A, B, C, E
