A Holistic Approach
12th Edition
Author(s)Patricia Gonce Morton; Paul
Thurman
TEST BANK
1. Foundations of Critical Care
2. Special Populations
3. Special Situations
4. Cardiovascular System
,5. Respiratory System
6. Renal System
7. Nervous System
8. Gastrointestinal System
9. Endocrine System
• Key Disorders:
10. Hematologic & Immune
11. Integumentary System
12. Multisystem & Emergencies
CORE PRIORITIES (ALWAYS REMEMBER)
• ABCs: Airway, Breathing, Circulation
• Early recognition + rapid intervention
• Holistic care: patient + family
• Interprofessional collaboration
• Patient safety & ethical practice
,Question 1
A critically ill patient’s family asks what distinguishes critical
care nursing from general nursing practice. Which response by
the nurse is most accurate?
A. “Critical care nursing focuses primarily on technical skills and
equipment use.”
B. “Critical care nursing integrates advanced technology with
holistic patient-centered care.”
C. “Critical care nursing is limited to managing life-support
systems.”
D. “Critical care nursing emphasizes physician-directed
interventions only.”
Correct Answer: B
Rationale:
Critical care nursing combines advanced technology with
holistic, patient- and family-centered care. It goes beyond
technical skills to include emotional, psychosocial, and ethical
dimensions.
• A: Too narrow; excludes holistic focus
• C: Incorrect; care is broader than life-support management
• D: Incorrect; nurses practice with autonomy and
collaboration
Source:
Critical Care Nursing: A Holistic Approach, 12th Edition –
Chapter 1 Critical Care Nursing Practice
, Question 2
Which outcome best reflects the value of specialty certification
in critical care nursing for patient care?
A. Decreased nurse workload
B. Improved patient outcomes and safety
C. Reduced need for interdisciplinary collaboration
D. Increased hospital length of stay
Correct Answer: B
Rationale:
Certification is associated with improved patient outcomes,
enhanced safety, and higher quality care due to validated
expertise.
• A: Not a primary outcome
• C: Collaboration remains essential
• D: Opposite of expected outcome
Source:
Critical Care Nursing: A Holistic Approach, 12th Edition –
Chapter 1
Question 3
A nurse is explaining the value of certification to colleagues.
Which statement reflects its benefit to nurses?