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 licensed nurse asks the charge nurse why certification
in critical care nursing is encouraged in the ICU. Which
response by the charge nurse is most appropriate?
A. Certification guarantees promotion into leadership positions
B. Certification demonstrates specialized knowledge and
commitment to quality patient care
C. Certification replaces the need for continuing education
requirements
D. Certification allows nurses to independently prescribe
medications in the ICU
Correct Answer: B
Rationale:
Certification validates specialized knowledge in critical care
nursing and reflects commitment to safe, high-quality patient
care. It is associated with professional growth and improved
patient confidence. Promotion and prescriptive authority are
not guaranteed by certification, and continuing education
remains necessary for professional competence.
Source:
Critical Care Nursing: A Holistic Approach, 12th Edition –
Chapter 1: Critical Care Nursing Practice
Question 2
The ICU nurse is reviewing current evidence before
, implementing a new oral care protocol for ventilated patients.
Which action best reflects evidence-based practice (EBP)?
A. Using interventions based solely on physician preference
B. Implementing interventions supported by current research,
clinical expertise, and patient preferences
C. Applying interventions that reduce nursing workload
regardless of evidence
D. Following practices that have traditionally been used in the
ICU
Correct Answer: B
Rationale:
EBP integrates best current evidence, clinical expertise, and
patient values to improve patient outcomes. Reliance on
tradition or provider preference alone does not constitute
evidence-based care. Reducing workload without evidence
support is inappropriate.
Source:
Critical Care Nursing: A Holistic Approach, 12th Edition –
Chapter 1: Critical Care Nursing Practice
Question 3
An ICU nurse identifies a research article describing findings
from several randomized controlled trials regarding sepsis
management. Which level of evidence does this represent?
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 licensed nurse asks the charge nurse why certification
in critical care nursing is encouraged in the ICU. Which
response by the charge nurse is most appropriate?
A. Certification guarantees promotion into leadership positions
B. Certification demonstrates specialized knowledge and
commitment to quality patient care
C. Certification replaces the need for continuing education
requirements
D. Certification allows nurses to independently prescribe
medications in the ICU
Correct Answer: B
Rationale:
Certification validates specialized knowledge in critical care
nursing and reflects commitment to safe, high-quality patient
care. It is associated with professional growth and improved
patient confidence. Promotion and prescriptive authority are
not guaranteed by certification, and continuing education
remains necessary for professional competence.
Source:
Critical Care Nursing: A Holistic Approach, 12th Edition –
Chapter 1: Critical Care Nursing Practice
Question 2
The ICU nurse is reviewing current evidence before
, implementing a new oral care protocol for ventilated patients.
Which action best reflects evidence-based practice (EBP)?
A. Using interventions based solely on physician preference
B. Implementing interventions supported by current research,
clinical expertise, and patient preferences
C. Applying interventions that reduce nursing workload
regardless of evidence
D. Following practices that have traditionally been used in the
ICU
Correct Answer: B
Rationale:
EBP integrates best current evidence, clinical expertise, and
patient values to improve patient outcomes. Reliance on
tradition or provider preference alone does not constitute
evidence-based care. Reducing workload without evidence
support is inappropriate.
Source:
Critical Care Nursing: A Holistic Approach, 12th Edition –
Chapter 1: Critical Care Nursing Practice
Question 3
An ICU nurse identifies a research article describing findings
from several randomized controlled trials regarding sepsis
management. Which level of evidence does this represent?
