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 newly admitted ICU patient has rapidly declining oxygen
saturation. The nurse immediately notifies the respiratory
therapist and physician using a structured communication
format. Which standard of a healthy work environment is best
demonstrated?
A. True collaboration
B. Skilled communication
C. Effective decision making
D. Authentic leadership
Correct Answer: B
Rationale:
Skilled communication involves clear, accurate, and timely
exchange of information, especially in high-risk situations.
Using structured communication ensures patient safety. True
collaboration involves teamwork broadly, effective decision
making focuses on inclusion in decisions, and authentic
leadership relates to leadership behaviors.
Source: Critical Care Nursing: A Holistic Approach, 12th Edition
– Chapter 1 Critical Care Nursing Practice
Question 2
A nurse questions a medication order that appears
inappropriate for a hemodynamically unstable patient. The
, healthcare team reviews and revises the order. Which healthy
work environment standard is most directly supported?
A. Appropriate staffing
B. Meaningful recognition
C. Effective decision making
D. Authentic leadership
Correct Answer: C
Rationale:
Effective decision making ensures that nurses are included and
empowered to influence clinical decisions. Questioning unsafe
orders improves outcomes. Appropriate staffing refers to
staffing adequacy, recognition acknowledges contributions, and
leadership focuses on leader behavior.
Source: Critical Care Nursing: A Holistic Approach, 12th Edition
– Chapter 1 Critical Care Nursing Practice
Question 3
Which outcome best reflects the value of certification in critical
care nursing for patient care?
A. Increased nurse autonomy only
B. Improved patient safety and outcomes
C. Reduced hospital staffing needs
D. Decreased documentation requirements
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 newly admitted ICU patient has rapidly declining oxygen
saturation. The nurse immediately notifies the respiratory
therapist and physician using a structured communication
format. Which standard of a healthy work environment is best
demonstrated?
A. True collaboration
B. Skilled communication
C. Effective decision making
D. Authentic leadership
Correct Answer: B
Rationale:
Skilled communication involves clear, accurate, and timely
exchange of information, especially in high-risk situations.
Using structured communication ensures patient safety. True
collaboration involves teamwork broadly, effective decision
making focuses on inclusion in decisions, and authentic
leadership relates to leadership behaviors.
Source: Critical Care Nursing: A Holistic Approach, 12th Edition
– Chapter 1 Critical Care Nursing Practice
Question 2
A nurse questions a medication order that appears
inappropriate for a hemodynamically unstable patient. The
, healthcare team reviews and revises the order. Which healthy
work environment standard is most directly supported?
A. Appropriate staffing
B. Meaningful recognition
C. Effective decision making
D. Authentic leadership
Correct Answer: C
Rationale:
Effective decision making ensures that nurses are included and
empowered to influence clinical decisions. Questioning unsafe
orders improves outcomes. Appropriate staffing refers to
staffing adequacy, recognition acknowledges contributions, and
leadership focuses on leader behavior.
Source: Critical Care Nursing: A Holistic Approach, 12th Edition
– Chapter 1 Critical Care Nursing Practice
Question 3
Which outcome best reflects the value of certification in critical
care nursing for patient care?
A. Increased nurse autonomy only
B. Improved patient safety and outcomes
C. Reduced hospital staffing needs
D. Decreased documentation requirements
Correct Answer: B
