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)
A primary goal of critical care nursing is to:
A. Focus exclusively on physiologic stabilization
B. Provide care only during life-threatening emergencies
C. Deliver holistic, patient-centered care to critically ill patients
and families
D. Limit family involvement in decision-making
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Critical care nursing integrates physiologic
management with psychological, social, cultural, and family-
centered care to optimize outcomes.
Distractor Analysis:
A: Too narrow; critical care extends beyond physiologic
stabilization.
B: Critical care encompasses prevention, monitoring, and
recovery.
D: Family involvement is a key component of patient-
centered care.
Difficulty: Easy
Learning Objective: Describe the scope of contemporary critical
care nursing practice.
Chapter Reference: Critical Care Nursing Practice
,Clinical Significance: Understanding the holistic nature of
critical care promotes comprehensive patient management.
Question 2 (Recall – MCQ)
Which organization is recognized as the largest specialty
nursing organization dedicated to acute and critical care
nursing?
A. SCCM
B. AACN
C. ANA
D. NLN
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: AACN supports acute and critical care nurses
through education, certification, research, and practice
standards.
Distractor Analysis:
A: SCCM is multidisciplinary.
C: ANA represents all nursing specialties.
D: NLN focuses on nursing education.
Difficulty: Easy
Learning Objective: Identify major professional organizations
supporting critical care nurses.
Chapter Reference: Critical Care Professional Organizations
, Clinical Significance: Professional organizations influence
standards of care and professional development.
Question 3 (Comprehension – MCQ)
Which statement best reflects the purpose of evidence-based
practice (EBP)?
A. Relying primarily on physician preferences
B. Using traditions established by experienced nurses
C. Integrating best evidence, clinical expertise, and patient
preferences
D. Following institutional policies regardless of outcomes
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: EBP combines scientific evidence, clinician expertise,
and patient values to guide decision-making.
Distractor Analysis:
A: Physician preference alone is insufficient.
B: Tradition alone is not evidence-based.
D: Policies should be evaluated against evidence and
outcomes.
Difficulty: Moderate
Learning Objective: Explain principles of evidence-based
nursing practice.
Chapter Reference: Evidence-Based Nursing Practice
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)
A primary goal of critical care nursing is to:
A. Focus exclusively on physiologic stabilization
B. Provide care only during life-threatening emergencies
C. Deliver holistic, patient-centered care to critically ill patients
and families
D. Limit family involvement in decision-making
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Critical care nursing integrates physiologic
management with psychological, social, cultural, and family-
centered care to optimize outcomes.
Distractor Analysis:
A: Too narrow; critical care extends beyond physiologic
stabilization.
B: Critical care encompasses prevention, monitoring, and
recovery.
D: Family involvement is a key component of patient-
centered care.
Difficulty: Easy
Learning Objective: Describe the scope of contemporary critical
care nursing practice.
Chapter Reference: Critical Care Nursing Practice
,Clinical Significance: Understanding the holistic nature of
critical care promotes comprehensive patient management.
Question 2 (Recall – MCQ)
Which organization is recognized as the largest specialty
nursing organization dedicated to acute and critical care
nursing?
A. SCCM
B. AACN
C. ANA
D. NLN
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: AACN supports acute and critical care nurses
through education, certification, research, and practice
standards.
Distractor Analysis:
A: SCCM is multidisciplinary.
C: ANA represents all nursing specialties.
D: NLN focuses on nursing education.
Difficulty: Easy
Learning Objective: Identify major professional organizations
supporting critical care nurses.
Chapter Reference: Critical Care Professional Organizations
, Clinical Significance: Professional organizations influence
standards of care and professional development.
Question 3 (Comprehension – MCQ)
Which statement best reflects the purpose of evidence-based
practice (EBP)?
A. Relying primarily on physician preferences
B. Using traditions established by experienced nurses
C. Integrating best evidence, clinical expertise, and patient
preferences
D. Following institutional policies regardless of outcomes
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: EBP combines scientific evidence, clinician expertise,
and patient values to guide decision-making.
Distractor Analysis:
A: Physician preference alone is insufficient.
B: Tradition alone is not evidence-based.
D: Policies should be evaluated against evidence and
outcomes.
Difficulty: Moderate
Learning Objective: Explain principles of evidence-based
nursing practice.
Chapter Reference: Evidence-Based Nursing Practice
