Test Bank for Introduction to Critical Care Nursing, 7th Edition by Mary Lou Sole, 9780323377034 , Covering Chapters 1-21 | Includes Rationales

TEST BANK FOR INTRODUCTION TO CRITICAL C
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ARE NURSING, 8TH EDITION, MARY LOU SOLE,DE
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BORAH KLEIN, MARTHE MOSELEY.
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, Chapter 1: Overview of Critical Care Nursing Test Ban
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MULTIPLE CHOICE n




1. Which of the following professional organizations best supports critical care nursingpr
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actice?
a. American Association of Critical-Care Nurses n n n n

b. American Heart Association n n

c. American Nurses Association n n

d. Society of Critical Care Medicine n n n n



ANS: A n


The American Association of Critical-
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Care Nurses is the specialty organization that supports and represents critical care
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nurses. The American Heart Association supports cardiovascular initiatives. The
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American Nurses Association supports all nurses. The Society of Critical CareMe
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dicine representsthe multi-
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professional critical care team under the direction of an intensivist.
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DIF: Cognitive Level: Knowledge REF: p. 4
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OBJ: Discuss the purposes and functions of the professional organizations thats
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upport critical carepractice.
n TOP: Nursing Process Step: N/A
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MSC: NCLEX: Safe and Effective Care Environment
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2. A nurse has been working as a staff nurse in the surgical intensive care unit for2
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years and isinterested in certification. Which credential would be most applicab
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le for her to seek?
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a. ACNPC
b. CCNS
c. CCRN
d. PCCN
ANS: C n


The CCRN certification is appropriate for nurses in bedside practice who carefor
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critically illpatients. The ACNPC certification is for acute care nurse practition
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ers. The CCNS certification is for critical care clinical nurse specialists. The PC
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CN certification is for staff nurses working in progressive care, intermediate car
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e, or step-down unit settings.
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DIF: Cognitive Level: ApplicationREF: p. 5
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OBJ: Explain certification options for critical care nurses. n n n n n n


TOP: NursingProcess Step: N/AMSC: NCLEX: Safe and Effective Car
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, e Environment
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