TEST BANK Sole’s Introduction to
Critical Care Nursing 9th Edition by
Mary Beth Flynn Makic
COMPLETE CHAPTERS 1-21|
VERIFIED ACCURATE ANSWERS
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, Chapter 01: Overview of Critical Care Nursing
MULTIPLE CHOICE
1. Which of the following professional organizations best supports critical care nursing practice?
a. American Association of Critical-Care Nurses
b. American Heart Association
c. American Nurses Association
d. Society of Critical Care Medicine
<<ACCURATE ANSWER>> A
The American Association of Critical-Care Nurses is the specialty organization that supports and
represents critical care nurses. The American Heart Association supports cardiovascular initiatives.
The American Nurses Association supports all nurses. The Society of Critical Care Medicine
represents the multiprofessional critical care team under the direction of an intensivist.
DIF: Cognitive Level: Knowledge REF: p. 4
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OBJ: Discuss the purposes and functions of the professional organizations that support critical care
practice. 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 for 2 years and is
interested in certification. Which credential would be most applicable for her to seek?
c
a. ACNPC
b. CCNS
c. CCRN
d. PCCN
<<ACCURATE ANSWER>> C
The CCRN certification is appropriate for nurses in bedside practice who care for critically ill
patients. The ACNPC certification is for acute care nurse practitioners. The CCNS certification is for
critical care clinical nurse specialists. The PCCN certification is for staff nurses working in
progressive care, intermediate care, or step-down unit settings.
DIF: Cognitive Level: Application REF: p. 5
OBJ: Explain certification options for critical care nurses. TOP: Nursing Process Step: N/A MSC:
NCLEX: Safe and Effective Care Environment
,3. The main purpose of certification is to:
a. assure the consumer that you will not make a mistake.
b. prepare for graduate school.
c. promote magnet status for your facility.
d. validate knowledge of critical care nursing.
<<ACCURATE ANSWER>> D
Certification assists in validating knowledge of the field, promotes excellence in the profession, and
helps nurses to maintain their knowledge of critical care nursing. Certification helps to assure the
consumer that the nurse has a minimum level of knowledge; however, it does not ensure that care
will be mistake-free.
Certification does not prepare one for graduate school; however, achieving certification demonstrates
motivation for achievement and professionalism. Magnet facilities are rated on the number of
certified nurses; however, that is not the purpose of certification.
DIF: Cognitive Level: Analysis REF: pp. 4-5
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OBJ: Explain certification options for critical care nurses. TOP: Nursing Process Step: N/A MSC:
NCLEX: Safe and Effective Care Environment
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4. The synergy model of practice focuses on:
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a. allowing unrestricted visiting for the patient 24 hours each day.
b. holistic and alternative therapies.
c
c. needs of patients and their families, which drives nursing competency.
d. patients needs for energy and support.
<<ACCURATE ANSWER>> C
The synergy model of practice states that the needs of patients and families influence and drive
competencies of nurses. Nursing practice based on the synergy model would involve tailored visiting
to meet the patients and familys needs and application of alternative therapies if desired by the
patient, but that is not the primary focus of the model.
DIF: Cognitive Level: Application REF: p. 5 | Fig. 1-3
OBJ: Describe standards of professional practice for critical care nursing.
TOP: Nursing Process Step: N/A MSC: NCLEX: Safe and Effective Care Environment
, 5. The family of your critically ill patient tells you that they have not spoken with the physician in
over 24 hours and they have some questions that they want clarified. During morning rounds, you
convey this concern to the attending intensivist and arrange for her to meet with the family at 4:00
PM in the conference room. Which competency of critical care nursing does this represent?
a. Advocacy and moral agency in solving ethical issues
b. Clinical judgment and clinical reasoning skills
c. Collaboration with patients, families, and team members
d. Facilitation of learning for patients, families, and team members
<<ACCURATE ANSWER>> C
Although one might consider that all of these competencies are being addressed, communication and
collaboration with the family and physician best exemplify the competency of collaboration.
DIF: Cognitive Level: Analysis REF: p. 9
OBJ: Describe standards of professional practice for critical care nursing.
TOP: Nursing Process Step: N/A MSC: NCLEX: Safe and Effective Care Environment
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6. The AACN Standards for Acute and Critical Care Nursing Practice use what framework to guide
critical care nursing practice?
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a. Evidence-based practice
b. Healthy work environment
c
c. National Patient Safety Goals
d. Nursing process
<<ACCURATE ANSWER>> D
The AACN Standards for Acute and Critical Care Nursing Practice delineate the nursing process as
applied to critically ill patients: collect data, determine diagnoses, identify expected outcomes,
develop a plan of care, implement interventions, and evaluate care. AACN promotes a healthy work
environment, but this is not included in the Standards. The Joint Commission has established
National Patient Safety Goals, but these are not the AACN Standards.
DIF: Cognitive Level: Analysis REF: p. 5 | Box 1-2
OBJ: Describe standards of professional practice for critical care nursing.
TOP: Nursing Process Step: N/A MSC: NCLEX: Safe and Effective Care Environment
Critical Care Nursing 9th Edition by
Mary Beth Flynn Makic
COMPLETE CHAPTERS 1-21|
VERIFIED ACCURATE ANSWERS
Ar
ch
Do
c
, Chapter 01: Overview of Critical Care Nursing
MULTIPLE CHOICE
1. Which of the following professional organizations best supports critical care nursing practice?
a. American Association of Critical-Care Nurses
b. American Heart Association
c. American Nurses Association
d. Society of Critical Care Medicine
<<ACCURATE ANSWER>> A
The American Association of Critical-Care Nurses is the specialty organization that supports and
represents critical care nurses. The American Heart Association supports cardiovascular initiatives.
The American Nurses Association supports all nurses. The Society of Critical Care Medicine
represents the multiprofessional critical care team under the direction of an intensivist.
DIF: Cognitive Level: Knowledge REF: p. 4
Ar
OBJ: Discuss the purposes and functions of the professional organizations that support critical care
practice. TOP: Nursing Process Step: N/A
ch
MSC: NCLEX: Safe and Effective Care Environment
Do
2. A nurse has been working as a staff nurse in the surgical intensive care unit for 2 years and is
interested in certification. Which credential would be most applicable for her to seek?
c
a. ACNPC
b. CCNS
c. CCRN
d. PCCN
<<ACCURATE ANSWER>> C
The CCRN certification is appropriate for nurses in bedside practice who care for critically ill
patients. The ACNPC certification is for acute care nurse practitioners. The CCNS certification is for
critical care clinical nurse specialists. The PCCN certification is for staff nurses working in
progressive care, intermediate care, or step-down unit settings.
DIF: Cognitive Level: Application REF: p. 5
OBJ: Explain certification options for critical care nurses. TOP: Nursing Process Step: N/A MSC:
NCLEX: Safe and Effective Care Environment
,3. The main purpose of certification is to:
a. assure the consumer that you will not make a mistake.
b. prepare for graduate school.
c. promote magnet status for your facility.
d. validate knowledge of critical care nursing.
<<ACCURATE ANSWER>> D
Certification assists in validating knowledge of the field, promotes excellence in the profession, and
helps nurses to maintain their knowledge of critical care nursing. Certification helps to assure the
consumer that the nurse has a minimum level of knowledge; however, it does not ensure that care
will be mistake-free.
Certification does not prepare one for graduate school; however, achieving certification demonstrates
motivation for achievement and professionalism. Magnet facilities are rated on the number of
certified nurses; however, that is not the purpose of certification.
DIF: Cognitive Level: Analysis REF: pp. 4-5
Ar
OBJ: Explain certification options for critical care nurses. TOP: Nursing Process Step: N/A MSC:
NCLEX: Safe and Effective Care Environment
ch
4. The synergy model of practice focuses on:
Do
a. allowing unrestricted visiting for the patient 24 hours each day.
b. holistic and alternative therapies.
c
c. needs of patients and their families, which drives nursing competency.
d. patients needs for energy and support.
<<ACCURATE ANSWER>> C
The synergy model of practice states that the needs of patients and families influence and drive
competencies of nurses. Nursing practice based on the synergy model would involve tailored visiting
to meet the patients and familys needs and application of alternative therapies if desired by the
patient, but that is not the primary focus of the model.
DIF: Cognitive Level: Application REF: p. 5 | Fig. 1-3
OBJ: Describe standards of professional practice for critical care nursing.
TOP: Nursing Process Step: N/A MSC: NCLEX: Safe and Effective Care Environment
, 5. The family of your critically ill patient tells you that they have not spoken with the physician in
over 24 hours and they have some questions that they want clarified. During morning rounds, you
convey this concern to the attending intensivist and arrange for her to meet with the family at 4:00
PM in the conference room. Which competency of critical care nursing does this represent?
a. Advocacy and moral agency in solving ethical issues
b. Clinical judgment and clinical reasoning skills
c. Collaboration with patients, families, and team members
d. Facilitation of learning for patients, families, and team members
<<ACCURATE ANSWER>> C
Although one might consider that all of these competencies are being addressed, communication and
collaboration with the family and physician best exemplify the competency of collaboration.
DIF: Cognitive Level: Analysis REF: p. 9
OBJ: Describe standards of professional practice for critical care nursing.
TOP: Nursing Process Step: N/A MSC: NCLEX: Safe and Effective Care Environment
Ar
ch
6. The AACN Standards for Acute and Critical Care Nursing Practice use what framework to guide
critical care nursing practice?
Do
a. Evidence-based practice
b. Healthy work environment
c
c. National Patient Safety Goals
d. Nursing process
<<ACCURATE ANSWER>> D
The AACN Standards for Acute and Critical Care Nursing Practice delineate the nursing process as
applied to critically ill patients: collect data, determine diagnoses, identify expected outcomes,
develop a plan of care, implement interventions, and evaluate care. AACN promotes a healthy work
environment, but this is not included in the Standards. The Joint Commission has established
National Patient Safety Goals, but these are not the AACN Standards.
DIF: Cognitive Level: Analysis REF: p. 5 | Box 1-2
OBJ: Describe standards of professional practice for critical care nursing.
TOP: Nursing Process Step: N/A MSC: NCLEX: Safe and Effective Care Environment
