Critical Care Nursing
10th Edition
Author(s)Linda D. Urden;
Kathleen M. Stacy; Mary E.
Lough; Kimberly Sanchez
Critical Care Nursing: Diagnosis and Management, 10th
Edition
Unit I – Foundations of Critical Care Nursing
Exam Revision Test Bank (20 Questions)
,Question 1 (Recall – MCQ)
Learning Objective: Identify the primary focus of contemporary
critical care nursing practice.
Question:
Which statement best describes the focus of contemporary
critical care nursing?
A. Providing care only during life-threatening emergencies
B. Delivering holistic, evidence-based care to patients with
actual or potential critical illness
C. Managing chronic illnesses in community settings only
D. Focusing exclusively on technological interventions
Correct Answer: B
Rationale:
Contemporary critical care nursing encompasses holistic,
patient-centered, evidence-based care for individuals
experiencing actual or potential life-threatening health
problems.
Distractor Analysis:
A: Critical care extends beyond emergencies.
C: Describes community nursing rather than critical care.
D: Technology supports care but is not the sole focus.
,Difficulty: Easy
Chapter Reference: Critical Care Nursing Practice
Clinical Significance:
Understanding the scope of critical care nursing guides
appropriate patient management and advocacy.
Question 2 (Recall – MCQ)
Learning Objective: Identify an expanded-role nursing position.
Question:
Which nurse functions in an expanded-role position within
critical care?
A. Nursing assistant
B. Unit secretary
C. Clinical nurse specialist
D. Respiratory therapy aide
Correct Answer: C
Rationale:
Clinical nurse specialists are advanced practice nurses who
provide expert consultation, education, leadership, and
evidence-based care.
Distractor Analysis:
A: Not an expanded nursing role.
B: Administrative position.
, D: Not a nursing role.
Difficulty: Easy
Chapter Reference: Expanded-Role Nursing Positions
Clinical Significance:
Expanded-role nurses improve patient outcomes through
advanced clinical expertise.
Question 3 (Comprehension – MCQ)
Learning Objective: Explain the purpose of Social Determinants
of Health.
Question:
What is the primary goal of addressing Social Determinants of
Health (SDOH)?
A. Reduce healthcare staffing costs
B. Improve health equity and outcomes
C. Increase ICU admissions
D. Eliminate the need for specialty care
Correct Answer: B
Rationale:
SDOH initiatives seek to improve health equity by addressing
factors such as education, housing, income, and healthcare
access.
Distractor Analysis:
10th Edition
Author(s)Linda D. Urden;
Kathleen M. Stacy; Mary E.
Lough; Kimberly Sanchez
Critical Care Nursing: Diagnosis and Management, 10th
Edition
Unit I – Foundations of Critical Care Nursing
Exam Revision Test Bank (20 Questions)
,Question 1 (Recall – MCQ)
Learning Objective: Identify the primary focus of contemporary
critical care nursing practice.
Question:
Which statement best describes the focus of contemporary
critical care nursing?
A. Providing care only during life-threatening emergencies
B. Delivering holistic, evidence-based care to patients with
actual or potential critical illness
C. Managing chronic illnesses in community settings only
D. Focusing exclusively on technological interventions
Correct Answer: B
Rationale:
Contemporary critical care nursing encompasses holistic,
patient-centered, evidence-based care for individuals
experiencing actual or potential life-threatening health
problems.
Distractor Analysis:
A: Critical care extends beyond emergencies.
C: Describes community nursing rather than critical care.
D: Technology supports care but is not the sole focus.
,Difficulty: Easy
Chapter Reference: Critical Care Nursing Practice
Clinical Significance:
Understanding the scope of critical care nursing guides
appropriate patient management and advocacy.
Question 2 (Recall – MCQ)
Learning Objective: Identify an expanded-role nursing position.
Question:
Which nurse functions in an expanded-role position within
critical care?
A. Nursing assistant
B. Unit secretary
C. Clinical nurse specialist
D. Respiratory therapy aide
Correct Answer: C
Rationale:
Clinical nurse specialists are advanced practice nurses who
provide expert consultation, education, leadership, and
evidence-based care.
Distractor Analysis:
A: Not an expanded nursing role.
B: Administrative position.
, D: Not a nursing role.
Difficulty: Easy
Chapter Reference: Expanded-Role Nursing Positions
Clinical Significance:
Expanded-role nurses improve patient outcomes through
advanced clinical expertise.
Question 3 (Comprehension – MCQ)
Learning Objective: Explain the purpose of Social Determinants
of Health.
Question:
What is the primary goal of addressing Social Determinants of
Health (SDOH)?
A. Reduce healthcare staffing costs
B. Improve health equity and outcomes
C. Increase ICU admissions
D. Eliminate the need for specialty care
Correct Answer: B
Rationale:
SDOH initiatives seek to improve health equity by addressing
factors such as education, housing, income, and healthcare
access.
Distractor Analysis:
