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 hired ICU nurse asks why certification in critical care
nursing is encouraged by the organization. Which statement by
the experienced critical care nurse best reflects the value of
certification to patients and families?
A. “Certification allows nurses to independently prescribe ICU
medications.”
B. “Certification demonstrates specialized knowledge and
promotes confidence in the quality of care provided.”
C. “Certification guarantees lower hospitalization costs for
critically ill patients.”
D. “Certification replaces the need for annual competency
validation.”
Correct Answer: B
Rationale:
Certification validates specialized critical care knowledge and
clinical expertise, which can enhance patient and family
confidence in the care being delivered. Option A is incorrect
because certification does not authorize prescriptive practice.
Option C is incorrect because certification does not guarantee
reduced costs. Option D is incorrect because ongoing
competency validation is still required.
Source:
Critical Care Nursing: A Holistic Approach, 12th Edition –
Chapter 1: Critical Care Nursing Practice
, Question 2
The ICU charge nurse is implementing strategies to improve
evidence-based practice (EBP) utilization among staff nurses.
Which action best supports successful EBP implementation?
A. Limiting practice changes to physician recommendations
only
B. Encouraging staff participation in evaluating current research
findings
C. Using unit traditions as the primary basis for patient care
decisions
D. Avoiding interdisciplinary collaboration during policy
development
Correct Answer: B
Rationale:
Participation in evaluating and applying current research
promotes evidence-based critical care nursing practice. Option
A is incorrect because EBP incorporates interdisciplinary
evidence, not solely physician recommendations. Option C
relies on tradition rather than evidence. Option D is incorrect
because collaboration is essential for successful
implementation.
Source:
Critical Care Nursing: A Holistic Approach, 12th Edition –
Chapter 1: Critical Care Nursing Practice
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 hired ICU nurse asks why certification in critical care
nursing is encouraged by the organization. Which statement by
the experienced critical care nurse best reflects the value of
certification to patients and families?
A. “Certification allows nurses to independently prescribe ICU
medications.”
B. “Certification demonstrates specialized knowledge and
promotes confidence in the quality of care provided.”
C. “Certification guarantees lower hospitalization costs for
critically ill patients.”
D. “Certification replaces the need for annual competency
validation.”
Correct Answer: B
Rationale:
Certification validates specialized critical care knowledge and
clinical expertise, which can enhance patient and family
confidence in the care being delivered. Option A is incorrect
because certification does not authorize prescriptive practice.
Option C is incorrect because certification does not guarantee
reduced costs. Option D is incorrect because ongoing
competency validation is still required.
Source:
Critical Care Nursing: A Holistic Approach, 12th Edition –
Chapter 1: Critical Care Nursing Practice
, Question 2
The ICU charge nurse is implementing strategies to improve
evidence-based practice (EBP) utilization among staff nurses.
Which action best supports successful EBP implementation?
A. Limiting practice changes to physician recommendations
only
B. Encouraging staff participation in evaluating current research
findings
C. Using unit traditions as the primary basis for patient care
decisions
D. Avoiding interdisciplinary collaboration during policy
development
Correct Answer: B
Rationale:
Participation in evaluating and applying current research
promotes evidence-based critical care nursing practice. Option
A is incorrect because EBP incorporates interdisciplinary
evidence, not solely physician recommendations. Option C
relies on tradition rather than evidence. Option D is incorrect
because collaboration is essential for successful
implementation.
Source:
Critical Care Nursing: A Holistic Approach, 12th Edition –
Chapter 1: Critical Care Nursing Practice
