Critical Care Nursing
10th Edition
Author(s)Linda D. Urden;
Kathleen M. Stacy; Mary E.
Lough; Kimberly Sanchez
Unit I: Foundations of Critical Care Nursing – Exam Revision
Test Bank (20 Questions)
Question 1 (Recall – MCQ)
Which organization is primarily focused on advancing
excellence in critical care nursing practice?
A. American Medical Association (AMA)
B. American Association of Critical Care Nurses (AACN)
,C. National League for Nursing (NLN)
D. American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC)
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: AACN is the professional organization dedicated to
acute and critical care nursing practice, education, research,
and certification.
Distractor Analysis:
A: Represents physicians.
C: Focuses on nursing education broadly.
D: Primarily provides credentialing services.
Difficulty: Easy
Learning Objective: Identify major professional organizations in
critical care nursing.
Chapter Reference: Critical Care Professional Organizations
Clinical Significance: Professional organizations support
standards, certification, and evidence-based practice.
Question 2 (Recall – MCQ)
Which statement best defines evidence-based practice (EBP)?
A. Using physician preference to guide care
B. Following traditional practices only
C. Integrating best evidence, clinical expertise, and patient
,values
D. Using hospital policies exclusively
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: EBP combines current evidence, clinician expertise,
and patient preferences to improve outcomes.
Distractor Analysis:
A: May lack evidence.
B: Tradition alone is insufficient.
D: Policies should be evidence-informed but are not the
sole basis.
Difficulty: Easy
Learning Objective: Define evidence-based practice.
Chapter Reference: Evidence-Based Nursing Practice
Clinical Significance: EBP improves patient safety and
outcomes.
Question 3 (Recall – SATA)
Which are recognized domains of Social Determinants of Health
(SDOH)? (Select all that apply.)
A. Economic stability
B. Education access and quality
C. Health care access and quality
, D. Social and community context
E. Hospital reimbursement
Correct Answers: A, B, C, D
Rationale: These domains influence health outcomes and
equity.
Distractor Analysis:
E: Financial reimbursement is not an SDOH domain.
Difficulty: Easy
Learning Objective: Identify major SDOH domains.
Chapter Reference: Social Determinants of Health
Clinical Significance: SDOH strongly influence ICU outcomes
and recovery.
Question 4 (Comprehension – MCQ)
A critical care nurse recognizes that patient-centered care
means:
A. Nurses determine all treatment goals.
B. Family preferences supersede patient wishes.
C. Care decisions incorporate patient values and preferences.
D. Treatment plans remain unchanged despite patient
concerns.
Correct Answer: C
10th Edition
Author(s)Linda D. Urden;
Kathleen M. Stacy; Mary E.
Lough; Kimberly Sanchez
Unit I: Foundations of Critical Care Nursing – Exam Revision
Test Bank (20 Questions)
Question 1 (Recall – MCQ)
Which organization is primarily focused on advancing
excellence in critical care nursing practice?
A. American Medical Association (AMA)
B. American Association of Critical Care Nurses (AACN)
,C. National League for Nursing (NLN)
D. American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC)
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: AACN is the professional organization dedicated to
acute and critical care nursing practice, education, research,
and certification.
Distractor Analysis:
A: Represents physicians.
C: Focuses on nursing education broadly.
D: Primarily provides credentialing services.
Difficulty: Easy
Learning Objective: Identify major professional organizations in
critical care nursing.
Chapter Reference: Critical Care Professional Organizations
Clinical Significance: Professional organizations support
standards, certification, and evidence-based practice.
Question 2 (Recall – MCQ)
Which statement best defines evidence-based practice (EBP)?
A. Using physician preference to guide care
B. Following traditional practices only
C. Integrating best evidence, clinical expertise, and patient
,values
D. Using hospital policies exclusively
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: EBP combines current evidence, clinician expertise,
and patient preferences to improve outcomes.
Distractor Analysis:
A: May lack evidence.
B: Tradition alone is insufficient.
D: Policies should be evidence-informed but are not the
sole basis.
Difficulty: Easy
Learning Objective: Define evidence-based practice.
Chapter Reference: Evidence-Based Nursing Practice
Clinical Significance: EBP improves patient safety and
outcomes.
Question 3 (Recall – SATA)
Which are recognized domains of Social Determinants of Health
(SDOH)? (Select all that apply.)
A. Economic stability
B. Education access and quality
C. Health care access and quality
, D. Social and community context
E. Hospital reimbursement
Correct Answers: A, B, C, D
Rationale: These domains influence health outcomes and
equity.
Distractor Analysis:
E: Financial reimbursement is not an SDOH domain.
Difficulty: Easy
Learning Objective: Identify major SDOH domains.
Chapter Reference: Social Determinants of Health
Clinical Significance: SDOH strongly influence ICU outcomes
and recovery.
Question 4 (Comprehension – MCQ)
A critical care nurse recognizes that patient-centered care
means:
A. Nurses determine all treatment goals.
B. Family preferences supersede patient wishes.
C. Care decisions incorporate patient values and preferences.
D. Treatment plans remain unchanged despite patient
concerns.
Correct Answer: C
