AACN Critical Care with correct answers
2026
Professional-organizations-that-support-critical-care-practice---correct-answers--American-
Association-of-Critical-Care-Nurses-(AACN),-Society-of-Critical-Care-Medicine
What-is-the-mission-of-AACN?---correct-answers--assisting-acute-and-critical-care-nurses-to-attain-
knowledge-and-influence-to-deliver-excellent-care
What-is-the-vision-of-AACN?---correct-answers--supports-creating-a-healthcare-system-driven-by-
the-needs-of-patients-and-families-in-which-critical-care-nurses-make-their-optimal-
contributions...synergy
What-are-the-values-of-AACN?---correct-answers--accountability,-advocacy,-integrity,-
collaboration,-leadership,-stewardship,-lifelong-learning,-quality,-innovation,-commitment
Explain-the-synergy-model-and-recognize-how-it-is-used-in-practice---correct-answers----
framework-that-aligns-patient-needs-w-nurse-competencies
--needs-of-patient-drive-nurse-competencies-for-patient-care
What-types-of-certifications-are-available-for-ICU-nurses?---correct-answers--CCRN---critically-ill-
adult,-pediatric-or-neonatal-pts
, PCCN---acute-care-in-progressive-care,-telemetry
AACN---nurse-managers-and-leaders
Why-are-certifications-important?---correct-answers--validates-knowledge-of-critical-care-nursing,-
promotes-professional-excellence,-helps-nurses-to-maintain-current-knowledge-base
What-are-three-specific-projects/organizations-in-place-to-assist-nurses-in-providing-safe-care?---
correct-answers--Quality-and-Safety-Education-for-Nurses-(QSEN)
Institute-for-Healthcare-Improvement-(IHI)
Rapid-response-teams/joint-commission-(?)
What-types-of-measures-do-safe-care-organizations-implement?---correct-answers--Safety,-
reduce-infections,-bundles-of-care
What-is-a-bundle-of-care?-Give-an-example.---correct-answers--Set-of-3-5-EBPs-that-when-put-
together-significantly-improve-pt-outcomes
ex---ventilator-bundle----HOB-elevated,-DVT-prophylaxis,-holding-a-sedative-to-determine-pt-
readiness-to-get-off-vent
What-are-some-barriers-to-effective-handoff-communication?---correct-answers--physical-setting,-
social-setting,-language,-communication-medium
ex---background-noise,-different-languages,-email-vs-text-vs-paper,-status-issues
What-standardized-measures-have-been-implemented-to-help-prevent-communication-
breakdown-at-shift-change?---correct-answers--SBAR,-checklists
2026
Professional-organizations-that-support-critical-care-practice---correct-answers--American-
Association-of-Critical-Care-Nurses-(AACN),-Society-of-Critical-Care-Medicine
What-is-the-mission-of-AACN?---correct-answers--assisting-acute-and-critical-care-nurses-to-attain-
knowledge-and-influence-to-deliver-excellent-care
What-is-the-vision-of-AACN?---correct-answers--supports-creating-a-healthcare-system-driven-by-
the-needs-of-patients-and-families-in-which-critical-care-nurses-make-their-optimal-
contributions...synergy
What-are-the-values-of-AACN?---correct-answers--accountability,-advocacy,-integrity,-
collaboration,-leadership,-stewardship,-lifelong-learning,-quality,-innovation,-commitment
Explain-the-synergy-model-and-recognize-how-it-is-used-in-practice---correct-answers----
framework-that-aligns-patient-needs-w-nurse-competencies
--needs-of-patient-drive-nurse-competencies-for-patient-care
What-types-of-certifications-are-available-for-ICU-nurses?---correct-answers--CCRN---critically-ill-
adult,-pediatric-or-neonatal-pts
, PCCN---acute-care-in-progressive-care,-telemetry
AACN---nurse-managers-and-leaders
Why-are-certifications-important?---correct-answers--validates-knowledge-of-critical-care-nursing,-
promotes-professional-excellence,-helps-nurses-to-maintain-current-knowledge-base
What-are-three-specific-projects/organizations-in-place-to-assist-nurses-in-providing-safe-care?---
correct-answers--Quality-and-Safety-Education-for-Nurses-(QSEN)
Institute-for-Healthcare-Improvement-(IHI)
Rapid-response-teams/joint-commission-(?)
What-types-of-measures-do-safe-care-organizations-implement?---correct-answers--Safety,-
reduce-infections,-bundles-of-care
What-is-a-bundle-of-care?-Give-an-example.---correct-answers--Set-of-3-5-EBPs-that-when-put-
together-significantly-improve-pt-outcomes
ex---ventilator-bundle----HOB-elevated,-DVT-prophylaxis,-holding-a-sedative-to-determine-pt-
readiness-to-get-off-vent
What-are-some-barriers-to-effective-handoff-communication?---correct-answers--physical-setting,-
social-setting,-language,-communication-medium
ex---background-noise,-different-languages,-email-vs-text-vs-paper,-status-issues
What-standardized-measures-have-been-implemented-to-help-prevent-communication-
breakdown-at-shift-change?---correct-answers--SBAR,-checklists
