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
Which statement best describes the historical development of
critical care nursing?
A. Critical care units were developed primarily to reduce
hospital costs.
B. Critical care nursing emerged in response to the need for
specialized monitoring and treatment of critically ill patients.
C. Critical care nursing originated from outpatient specialty
clinics.
D. Critical care units were first established to care for
psychiatric patients.
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Critical care nursing developed as medical
technology advanced and critically ill patients required
concentrated observation, specialized interventions, and highly
trained personnel.
Distractor Analysis:
• A: Cost reduction was not the primary driver.
, • C: Critical care evolved from hospital-based acute care.
• D: Critical care units were not created for psychiatric care.
Difficulty: Easy
Learning Objective: Describe the historical development of
critical care nursing.
Chapter Reference: Critical Care Nursing Practice—History of
Critical Care
Clinical Significance: Understanding the specialty's evolution
supports appreciation of current ICU standards.
Question 2
Which role is unique to the critical care nurse caring for
unstable patients?
A. Providing routine discharge teaching only
B. Continuous assessment and rapid intervention for
physiologic instability
C. Scheduling outpatient appointments
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
Which statement best describes the historical development of
critical care nursing?
A. Critical care units were developed primarily to reduce
hospital costs.
B. Critical care nursing emerged in response to the need for
specialized monitoring and treatment of critically ill patients.
C. Critical care nursing originated from outpatient specialty
clinics.
D. Critical care units were first established to care for
psychiatric patients.
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Critical care nursing developed as medical
technology advanced and critically ill patients required
concentrated observation, specialized interventions, and highly
trained personnel.
Distractor Analysis:
• A: Cost reduction was not the primary driver.
, • C: Critical care evolved from hospital-based acute care.
• D: Critical care units were not created for psychiatric care.
Difficulty: Easy
Learning Objective: Describe the historical development of
critical care nursing.
Chapter Reference: Critical Care Nursing Practice—History of
Critical Care
Clinical Significance: Understanding the specialty's evolution
supports appreciation of current ICU standards.
Question 2
Which role is unique to the critical care nurse caring for
unstable patients?
A. Providing routine discharge teaching only
B. Continuous assessment and rapid intervention for
physiologic instability
C. Scheduling outpatient appointments
