Test-Bank-for-Introduction-to-Critical-Care-Nursing

Test Bank for Introduction to Critical Care
Nursing 6th Edition by Sole

Chapter 1: Overview of Critical Care Nursing
Test Bank


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
ANS: 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
OBJ: Discuss the purposes and functions of the professional organizations that support critical care




practice. TOP: Nursing Process Step: N/A
MSC: NCLEX: Safe and Effective Care Environment

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?
a. ACNPC
b. CCNS
c. CCRN
d. PCCN
ANS: 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.