Critical Care Nursing
10th Edition
Author(s)Linda D. Urden;
Kathleen M. Stacy; Mary E.
Lough; Kimberly Sanchez
Unit I: Foundations of Critical Care Nursing
Critical Care Nursing Practice – Exam Revision Test Bank (20
Questions)
,Question 1 (Recall – MCQ)
Learning Objective
Identify the primary purpose of critical care nursing.
Question
The primary focus of critical care nursing is to:
A. Promote wellness in healthy populations
B. Provide specialized care to patients with life-threatening
conditions
C. Coordinate outpatient rehabilitation services
D. Deliver long-term custodial care
Correct Answer
B. Provide specialized care to patients with life-threatening
conditions
Rationale
Critical care nursing focuses on assessment, monitoring, and
management of patients experiencing actual or potential life-
threatening health problems.
Distractor Analysis
A: Public health focus.
C: Rehabilitation focus.
D: Long-term care focus.
Difficulty
,Easy
Chapter Reference
Critical Care Nursing Practice
Clinical Significance
Understanding the specialty's purpose guides professional role
development.
Question 2 (Recall – MCQ)
Learning Objective
Identify a major critical care professional organization.
Question
Which organization is specifically dedicated to advancing
excellence in critical care nursing?
A. ANA
B. AACN
C. AHA
D. WHO
Correct Answer
B. AACN
Rationale
, The American Association of Critical Care Nurses promotes
evidence-based practice, certification, and professional
development for critical care nurses.
Distractor Analysis
A: Broad nursing organization.
C: Cardiovascular organization.
D: Global health organization.
Difficulty
Easy
Chapter Reference
Critical Care Professional Organizations
Clinical Significance
Professional engagement promotes quality and safety.
Question 3 (Comprehension – MCQ)
Learning Objective
Explain social determinants of health.
Question
Which statement best describes social determinants of health
(SDOH)?
10th Edition
Author(s)Linda D. Urden;
Kathleen M. Stacy; Mary E.
Lough; Kimberly Sanchez
Unit I: Foundations of Critical Care Nursing
Critical Care Nursing Practice – Exam Revision Test Bank (20
Questions)
,Question 1 (Recall – MCQ)
Learning Objective
Identify the primary purpose of critical care nursing.
Question
The primary focus of critical care nursing is to:
A. Promote wellness in healthy populations
B. Provide specialized care to patients with life-threatening
conditions
C. Coordinate outpatient rehabilitation services
D. Deliver long-term custodial care
Correct Answer
B. Provide specialized care to patients with life-threatening
conditions
Rationale
Critical care nursing focuses on assessment, monitoring, and
management of patients experiencing actual or potential life-
threatening health problems.
Distractor Analysis
A: Public health focus.
C: Rehabilitation focus.
D: Long-term care focus.
Difficulty
,Easy
Chapter Reference
Critical Care Nursing Practice
Clinical Significance
Understanding the specialty's purpose guides professional role
development.
Question 2 (Recall – MCQ)
Learning Objective
Identify a major critical care professional organization.
Question
Which organization is specifically dedicated to advancing
excellence in critical care nursing?
A. ANA
B. AACN
C. AHA
D. WHO
Correct Answer
B. AACN
Rationale
, The American Association of Critical Care Nurses promotes
evidence-based practice, certification, and professional
development for critical care nurses.
Distractor Analysis
A: Broad nursing organization.
C: Cardiovascular organization.
D: Global health organization.
Difficulty
Easy
Chapter Reference
Critical Care Professional Organizations
Clinical Significance
Professional engagement promotes quality and safety.
Question 3 (Comprehension – MCQ)
Learning Objective
Explain social determinants of health.
Question
Which statement best describes social determinants of health
(SDOH)?
