Critical Care Nursing: Diagnosis and
Management (10th Edition)
Unit I: Foundations of Critical Care Nursing
Chapter 1: Critical Care Nursing Practice
Exam Revision Test Bank
EXAM BLUEPRINT
Content Area Weight
History and Evolution of
5%
Critical Care
Critical Care Nursing Roles 10%
Advanced Practice Nursing 5%
Social Determinants of Health
10%
(SDOH)
Evidence-Based Practice 10%
Patient-Centered & Holistic
10%
Care
Complementary Therapies 5%
Technology and Tele-ICU 10%
, Interprofessional
10%
Collaboration
Rapid Response Teams 10%
Quality & Safety 10%
Healthy Work Environment 5%
Question 1
Chapter Reference: Chapter 1 – Critical Care Nursing Practice
Learning Objective: Describe the primary purpose of critical care nursing.
A critically ill patient is admitted to the ICU following septic shock. Which statement best
describes the primary goal of critical care nursing?
A. Focus exclusively on physiologic stabilization
B. Provide holistic care that promotes optimal patient outcomes
C. Perform advanced procedures delegated by physicians
D. Prioritize technology management over patient interaction
Correct Answer: B
Rationale:
Critical care nursing integrates physiologic, psychological, social, cultural, and spiritual care
to optimize outcomes for critically ill patients and families.
Distractor Analysis:
• A: Too narrow; ignores holistic care.
• C: Procedures are only one component of practice.
• D: Technology supports care but does not replace patient-centered care.
, Bloom's Level: Comprehension
Difficulty: Easy
Clinical Significance: Supports holistic ICU nursing practice.
Question 2
Chapter Reference: Social Determinants of Health (SDOH)
Learning Objective: Identify SDOH domains affecting patient outcomes.
Which factor is considered a Social Determinant of Health?
A. Genetic mutation
B. Health literacy
C. Blood type
D. Cardiac rhythm
Correct Answer: B
Rationale:
Health literacy is a recognized SDOH influencing healthcare access, understanding, and
outcomes.
Distractor Analysis:
• A: Biological factor.
• C: Physiologic characteristic.
• D: Clinical finding.
Bloom's Level: Recall
Difficulty: Easy
Clinical Significance: Recognizing SDOH helps reduce healthcare disparities.
, Question 3 (SATA)
Chapter Reference: SDOH Domains
Learning Objective: Recognize SDOH domains.
Which are recognized Social Determinants of Health domains? (Select all that apply.)
A. Economic stability
B. Education access and quality
C. Healthcare access and quality
D. Social and community context
E. Cardiac output
F. Neighborhood and built environment
Correct Answers: A, B, C, D, F
Rationale:
The five major SDOH domains include economic stability, education, healthcare access,
social/community context, and neighborhood environment.
Distractor Analysis:
• E: Physiologic measurement, not an SDOH domain.
Bloom's Level: Recall
Difficulty: Easy
Clinical Significance: Supports equitable care planning.
Management (10th Edition)
Unit I: Foundations of Critical Care Nursing
Chapter 1: Critical Care Nursing Practice
Exam Revision Test Bank
EXAM BLUEPRINT
Content Area Weight
History and Evolution of
5%
Critical Care
Critical Care Nursing Roles 10%
Advanced Practice Nursing 5%
Social Determinants of Health
10%
(SDOH)
Evidence-Based Practice 10%
Patient-Centered & Holistic
10%
Care
Complementary Therapies 5%
Technology and Tele-ICU 10%
, Interprofessional
10%
Collaboration
Rapid Response Teams 10%
Quality & Safety 10%
Healthy Work Environment 5%
Question 1
Chapter Reference: Chapter 1 – Critical Care Nursing Practice
Learning Objective: Describe the primary purpose of critical care nursing.
A critically ill patient is admitted to the ICU following septic shock. Which statement best
describes the primary goal of critical care nursing?
A. Focus exclusively on physiologic stabilization
B. Provide holistic care that promotes optimal patient outcomes
C. Perform advanced procedures delegated by physicians
D. Prioritize technology management over patient interaction
Correct Answer: B
Rationale:
Critical care nursing integrates physiologic, psychological, social, cultural, and spiritual care
to optimize outcomes for critically ill patients and families.
Distractor Analysis:
• A: Too narrow; ignores holistic care.
• C: Procedures are only one component of practice.
• D: Technology supports care but does not replace patient-centered care.
, Bloom's Level: Comprehension
Difficulty: Easy
Clinical Significance: Supports holistic ICU nursing practice.
Question 2
Chapter Reference: Social Determinants of Health (SDOH)
Learning Objective: Identify SDOH domains affecting patient outcomes.
Which factor is considered a Social Determinant of Health?
A. Genetic mutation
B. Health literacy
C. Blood type
D. Cardiac rhythm
Correct Answer: B
Rationale:
Health literacy is a recognized SDOH influencing healthcare access, understanding, and
outcomes.
Distractor Analysis:
• A: Biological factor.
• C: Physiologic characteristic.
• D: Clinical finding.
Bloom's Level: Recall
Difficulty: Easy
Clinical Significance: Recognizing SDOH helps reduce healthcare disparities.
, Question 3 (SATA)
Chapter Reference: SDOH Domains
Learning Objective: Recognize SDOH domains.
Which are recognized Social Determinants of Health domains? (Select all that apply.)
A. Economic stability
B. Education access and quality
C. Healthcare access and quality
D. Social and community context
E. Cardiac output
F. Neighborhood and built environment
Correct Answers: A, B, C, D, F
Rationale:
The five major SDOH domains include economic stability, education, healthcare access,
social/community context, and neighborhood environment.
Distractor Analysis:
• E: Physiologic measurement, not an SDOH domain.
Bloom's Level: Recall
Difficulty: Easy
Clinical Significance: Supports equitable care planning.
