Critical Care Nursing
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 care plan includes physical stabilization,
family support, and spiritual assessment. Which principle of
critical care nursing practice does this reflect?
A. Task-oriented care
B. Holistic care
C. Disease-focused management
D. Protocol-driven care
Correct Answer: B
Rationale:
Holistic care integrates physical, psychological, social, and
spiritual dimensions, which is central to critical care nursing
practice.
• A, C, D: These focus on limited aspects of care and do not
address the whole patient experience.
Source:
Critical Care Nursing: A Holistic Approach, 12th Edition –
Chapter 1: Critical Care Nursing Practice
Question 2
Which outcome best demonstrates the value of certification in
critical care nursing?
A. Increased number of assigned patients
B. Improved patient outcomes and safety
, C. Reduced need for continuing education
D. Elimination of clinical errors
Correct Answer: B
Rationale:
Certification is associated with improved patient outcomes,
enhanced clinical knowledge, and safer care delivery.
• A: Not related to certification benefits
• C: Certification requires ongoing education
• D: Errors cannot be completely eliminated
Source:
Critical Care Nursing: A Holistic Approach, 12th Edition –
Chapter 1
Question 3
A nurse applies the latest research findings to reduce
ventilator-associated complications. This is an example of:
A. Quality assurance
B. Evidence-based practice (EBP)
C. Clinical intuition
D. Routine care
Correct Answer: B
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 care plan includes physical stabilization,
family support, and spiritual assessment. Which principle of
critical care nursing practice does this reflect?
A. Task-oriented care
B. Holistic care
C. Disease-focused management
D. Protocol-driven care
Correct Answer: B
Rationale:
Holistic care integrates physical, psychological, social, and
spiritual dimensions, which is central to critical care nursing
practice.
• A, C, D: These focus on limited aspects of care and do not
address the whole patient experience.
Source:
Critical Care Nursing: A Holistic Approach, 12th Edition –
Chapter 1: Critical Care Nursing Practice
Question 2
Which outcome best demonstrates the value of certification in
critical care nursing?
A. Increased number of assigned patients
B. Improved patient outcomes and safety
, C. Reduced need for continuing education
D. Elimination of clinical errors
Correct Answer: B
Rationale:
Certification is associated with improved patient outcomes,
enhanced clinical knowledge, and safer care delivery.
• A: Not related to certification benefits
• C: Certification requires ongoing education
• D: Errors cannot be completely eliminated
Source:
Critical Care Nursing: A Holistic Approach, 12th Edition –
Chapter 1
Question 3
A nurse applies the latest research findings to reduce
ventilator-associated complications. This is an example of:
A. Quality assurance
B. Evidence-based practice (EBP)
C. Clinical intuition
D. Routine care
Correct Answer: B
