Critical Care Nursing
10th Edition
Author(s)Linda D. Urden;
Kathleen M. Stacy; Mary E.
Lough; Kimberly Sanchez
Question 1 (MCQ)
Chapter Reference: Unit I – Foundations of Critical Care
Nursing: History and Contemporary Critical Care Practice
Bloom's Level: Recall
Difficulty: Easy
,Learning Objective: Identify the primary purpose of critical care
nursing.
Question:
Which statement best describes the primary focus of critical
care nursing?
A. Managing chronic illnesses in outpatient settings
B. Caring for patients with actual or potential life-threatening
health problems
C. Providing preventive health screenings to healthy
populations
D. Coordinating long-term rehabilitation services
Correct Answer: B
Rationale:
Critical care nursing focuses on patients experiencing actual or
potential life-threatening conditions requiring comprehensive
assessment, advanced monitoring, and timely interventions.
Distractor Analysis:
A: Outpatient chronic disease management is not the
primary focus of critical care.
C: Preventive screenings occur mainly in primary care
settings.
D: Rehabilitation is important but not the primary role of
critical care nurses.
,Clinical Significance:
Understanding the scope of critical care nursing helps nurses
prioritize interventions for unstable patients.
Question 2 (MCQ)
Chapter Reference: Critical Care Nursing Roles
Bloom's Level: Comprehension
Difficulty: Easy
Learning Objective: Differentiate responsibilities of critical care
nurses.
Question:
A critical care nurse is caring for a patient with septic shock.
Which nursing action best demonstrates the role of patient
advocate?
A. Adjusting vasopressor doses independently
B. Ensuring the patient's wishes are communicated to the
healthcare team
C. Writing medical prescriptions
D. Performing surgical procedures
Correct Answer: B
Rationale:
Advocacy involves protecting patient rights, communicating
preferences, and ensuring patient-centered care.
, Distractor Analysis:
A: Requires provider authorization.
C: Outside RN scope.
D: Outside RN scope.
Clinical Significance:
Advocacy promotes ethical and patient-centered critical care.
Question 3 (SATA)
Chapter Reference: Expanded-Role Nursing Positions
Bloom's Level: Recall
Difficulty: Moderate
Learning Objective: Identify advanced practice nursing roles.
Question:
Which professionals are considered advanced practice
registered nurses (APRNs)? Select all that apply.
A. Clinical Nurse Specialist
B. Nurse Practitioner
C. Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist
D. Licensed Practical Nurse
E. Certified Nurse Midwife
Correct Answers: A, B, C, E
10th Edition
Author(s)Linda D. Urden;
Kathleen M. Stacy; Mary E.
Lough; Kimberly Sanchez
Question 1 (MCQ)
Chapter Reference: Unit I – Foundations of Critical Care
Nursing: History and Contemporary Critical Care Practice
Bloom's Level: Recall
Difficulty: Easy
,Learning Objective: Identify the primary purpose of critical care
nursing.
Question:
Which statement best describes the primary focus of critical
care nursing?
A. Managing chronic illnesses in outpatient settings
B. Caring for patients with actual or potential life-threatening
health problems
C. Providing preventive health screenings to healthy
populations
D. Coordinating long-term rehabilitation services
Correct Answer: B
Rationale:
Critical care nursing focuses on patients experiencing actual or
potential life-threatening conditions requiring comprehensive
assessment, advanced monitoring, and timely interventions.
Distractor Analysis:
A: Outpatient chronic disease management is not the
primary focus of critical care.
C: Preventive screenings occur mainly in primary care
settings.
D: Rehabilitation is important but not the primary role of
critical care nurses.
,Clinical Significance:
Understanding the scope of critical care nursing helps nurses
prioritize interventions for unstable patients.
Question 2 (MCQ)
Chapter Reference: Critical Care Nursing Roles
Bloom's Level: Comprehension
Difficulty: Easy
Learning Objective: Differentiate responsibilities of critical care
nurses.
Question:
A critical care nurse is caring for a patient with septic shock.
Which nursing action best demonstrates the role of patient
advocate?
A. Adjusting vasopressor doses independently
B. Ensuring the patient's wishes are communicated to the
healthcare team
C. Writing medical prescriptions
D. Performing surgical procedures
Correct Answer: B
Rationale:
Advocacy involves protecting patient rights, communicating
preferences, and ensuring patient-centered care.
, Distractor Analysis:
A: Requires provider authorization.
C: Outside RN scope.
D: Outside RN scope.
Clinical Significance:
Advocacy promotes ethical and patient-centered critical care.
Question 3 (SATA)
Chapter Reference: Expanded-Role Nursing Positions
Bloom's Level: Recall
Difficulty: Moderate
Learning Objective: Identify advanced practice nursing roles.
Question:
Which professionals are considered advanced practice
registered nurses (APRNs)? Select all that apply.
A. Clinical Nurse Specialist
B. Nurse Practitioner
C. Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist
D. Licensed Practical Nurse
E. Certified Nurse Midwife
Correct Answers: A, B, C, E
