Critical Care Nursing
10th Edition
Author(s)Linda D. Urden;
Kathleen M. Stacy; Mary E.
Lough; Kimberly Sanchez
Question 1 (Recall – MCQ)
A primary goal of critical care nursing is to:
A. Reduce hospital costs
B. Provide care exclusively to patients on mechanical
ventilation
C. Promote optimal outcomes for patients with actual or
potential life-threatening conditions
D. Focus only on physiological stabilization
Correct Answer: C
,Rationale: Critical care nursing focuses on promoting optimal
outcomes for patients experiencing actual or potential life-
threatening health problems through comprehensive,
evidence-based care.
Distractor Analysis:
A: Cost containment is important but not the primary goal.
B: Critical care extends beyond mechanically ventilated
patients.
D: Care includes psychosocial, cultural, and family needs,
not solely physiologic stabilization.
Difficulty: Easy
Learning Objective: Define the purpose of critical care nursing
practice.
Chapter Reference: Critical Care Nursing Practice
Clinical Significance: Guides priorities in all ICU settings.
Question 2 (Recall – MCQ)
Which organization is most closely associated with certification
and professional development of critical care nurses?
A. SCCM
B. AACN
C. ANA
D. CDC
,Correct Answer: B
Rationale: AACN is the major professional nursing organization
dedicated to critical care nursing practice, certification, and
education.
Distractor Analysis:
A: SCCM is multidisciplinary.
C: ANA serves all nursing specialties.
D: CDC is a public health agency.
Difficulty: Easy
Learning Objective: Identify professional organizations relevant
to critical care nursing.
Chapter Reference: Critical Care Professional Organizations
Clinical Significance: Professional engagement improves
competency and patient outcomes.
Question 3 (Comprehension – MCQ)
Which statement best describes evidence-based practice (EBP)?
A. Following physician preferences
B. Using interventions supported by tradition
C. Integrating best research evidence, clinical expertise, and
patient values
D. Using only randomized controlled trials
, Correct Answer: C
Rationale: EBP combines research evidence, clinician expertise,
and patient preferences to guide care.
Distractor Analysis:
A: Preferences alone do not constitute EBP.
B: Tradition may not reflect best evidence.
D: Evidence includes multiple research designs.
Difficulty: Easy
Learning Objective: Explain evidence-based practice.
Chapter Reference: Evidence-Based Nursing Practice
Clinical Significance: Improves quality and safety outcomes.
Question 4 (Comprehension – SATA)
Which are recognized Social Determinants of Health (SDOH)?
Select all that apply.
A. Economic stability
B. Education access
C. Health care access and quality
D. Social and community context
E. Genetic mutations
Correct Answers: A, B, C, D
10th Edition
Author(s)Linda D. Urden;
Kathleen M. Stacy; Mary E.
Lough; Kimberly Sanchez
Question 1 (Recall – MCQ)
A primary goal of critical care nursing is to:
A. Reduce hospital costs
B. Provide care exclusively to patients on mechanical
ventilation
C. Promote optimal outcomes for patients with actual or
potential life-threatening conditions
D. Focus only on physiological stabilization
Correct Answer: C
,Rationale: Critical care nursing focuses on promoting optimal
outcomes for patients experiencing actual or potential life-
threatening health problems through comprehensive,
evidence-based care.
Distractor Analysis:
A: Cost containment is important but not the primary goal.
B: Critical care extends beyond mechanically ventilated
patients.
D: Care includes psychosocial, cultural, and family needs,
not solely physiologic stabilization.
Difficulty: Easy
Learning Objective: Define the purpose of critical care nursing
practice.
Chapter Reference: Critical Care Nursing Practice
Clinical Significance: Guides priorities in all ICU settings.
Question 2 (Recall – MCQ)
Which organization is most closely associated with certification
and professional development of critical care nurses?
A. SCCM
B. AACN
C. ANA
D. CDC
,Correct Answer: B
Rationale: AACN is the major professional nursing organization
dedicated to critical care nursing practice, certification, and
education.
Distractor Analysis:
A: SCCM is multidisciplinary.
C: ANA serves all nursing specialties.
D: CDC is a public health agency.
Difficulty: Easy
Learning Objective: Identify professional organizations relevant
to critical care nursing.
Chapter Reference: Critical Care Professional Organizations
Clinical Significance: Professional engagement improves
competency and patient outcomes.
Question 3 (Comprehension – MCQ)
Which statement best describes evidence-based practice (EBP)?
A. Following physician preferences
B. Using interventions supported by tradition
C. Integrating best research evidence, clinical expertise, and
patient values
D. Using only randomized controlled trials
, Correct Answer: C
Rationale: EBP combines research evidence, clinician expertise,
and patient preferences to guide care.
Distractor Analysis:
A: Preferences alone do not constitute EBP.
B: Tradition may not reflect best evidence.
D: Evidence includes multiple research designs.
Difficulty: Easy
Learning Objective: Explain evidence-based practice.
Chapter Reference: Evidence-Based Nursing Practice
Clinical Significance: Improves quality and safety outcomes.
Question 4 (Comprehension – SATA)
Which are recognized Social Determinants of Health (SDOH)?
Select all that apply.
A. Economic stability
B. Education access
C. Health care access and quality
D. Social and community context
E. Genetic mutations
Correct Answers: A, B, C, D
