Critical Care Nursing: Diagnosis and
Management (10th Edition)
Unit I: Foundations of Critical Care Nursing
Chapter 1: Critical Care Nursing Practice
Exam Revision Test Bank
EXAM BLUEPRINT
Content Area Weight
History and Evolution of
5%
Critical Care
Critical Care Nursing Roles 10%
Advanced Practice Nursing 5%
Social Determinants of Health
10%
(SDOH)
Evidence-Based Practice 10%
Patient-Centered & Holistic
10%
Care
Complementary Therapies 5%
Technology and Tele-ICU 10%
, Interprofessional
10%
Collaboration
Rapid Response Teams 10%
Quality & Safety 10%
Healthy Work Environment 5%
Question 1 (Recall – MCQ)
Learning Objective: Identify the primary goal of critical care nursing practice.
Question:
What is the primary goal of critical care nursing?
A. Prevent hospital admissions
B. Provide specialized care to patients with life-threatening health problems
C. Reduce healthcare costs
D. Coordinate outpatient rehabilitation services
Correct Answer:
B. Provide specialized care to patients with life-threatening health problems
Rationale:
Critical care nursing focuses on managing patients with actual or potential life-threatening
illnesses and injuries through advanced assessment, monitoring, and interventions.
Distractor Analysis:
• A: Prevention is important but not the primary focus of critical care nursing.
• C: Cost reduction is not the primary goal.
• D: Rehabilitation occurs after stabilization and is not the primary critical care function.
Difficulty Rating: Easy
, Chapter Reference: Critical Care Nursing Practice
Clinical Significance:
Understanding the mission of critical care nursing guides clinical priorities and patient
advocacy.
Question 2 (Recall – MCQ)
Learning Objective: Recognize the role of advanced practice nurses in critical care.
Question:
Which healthcare professional is classified as an advanced practice nurse (APN)?
A. Licensed Practical Nurse
B. Nurse Assistant
C. Clinical Nurse Specialist
D. Unit Secretary
Correct Answer:
C. Clinical Nurse Specialist
Rationale:
Clinical Nurse Specialists are advanced practice nurses with graduate-level education who
provide expert clinical care, consultation, education, and leadership.
Distractor Analysis:
• A: Not an APN role.
• B: Assistive personnel role.
• D: Administrative support role.
Difficulty Rating: Easy
, Chapter Reference: Advanced Practice Nurses
Clinical Significance:
APNs contribute significantly to improved ICU patient outcomes and evidence-based
practice.
Question 3 (Recall – SATA)
Learning Objective: Identify domains of Social Determinants of Health (SDOH).
Question:
Which factors are recognized domains of Social Determinants of Health? (Select all that
apply.)
A. Economic stability
B. Education access and quality
C. Healthcare access and quality
D. Personal genetics only
E. Neighborhood and built environment
Correct Answers:
A, B, C, E
Rationale:
Major SDOH domains include economic stability, education, healthcare access,
neighborhood environment, and social/community context.
Distractor Analysis:
• D: Genetics influence health but are not classified as an SDOH domain.
Difficulty Rating: Easy
Management (10th Edition)
Unit I: Foundations of Critical Care Nursing
Chapter 1: Critical Care Nursing Practice
Exam Revision Test Bank
EXAM BLUEPRINT
Content Area Weight
History and Evolution of
5%
Critical Care
Critical Care Nursing Roles 10%
Advanced Practice Nursing 5%
Social Determinants of Health
10%
(SDOH)
Evidence-Based Practice 10%
Patient-Centered & Holistic
10%
Care
Complementary Therapies 5%
Technology and Tele-ICU 10%
, Interprofessional
10%
Collaboration
Rapid Response Teams 10%
Quality & Safety 10%
Healthy Work Environment 5%
Question 1 (Recall – MCQ)
Learning Objective: Identify the primary goal of critical care nursing practice.
Question:
What is the primary goal of critical care nursing?
A. Prevent hospital admissions
B. Provide specialized care to patients with life-threatening health problems
C. Reduce healthcare costs
D. Coordinate outpatient rehabilitation services
Correct Answer:
B. Provide specialized care to patients with life-threatening health problems
Rationale:
Critical care nursing focuses on managing patients with actual or potential life-threatening
illnesses and injuries through advanced assessment, monitoring, and interventions.
Distractor Analysis:
• A: Prevention is important but not the primary focus of critical care nursing.
• C: Cost reduction is not the primary goal.
• D: Rehabilitation occurs after stabilization and is not the primary critical care function.
Difficulty Rating: Easy
, Chapter Reference: Critical Care Nursing Practice
Clinical Significance:
Understanding the mission of critical care nursing guides clinical priorities and patient
advocacy.
Question 2 (Recall – MCQ)
Learning Objective: Recognize the role of advanced practice nurses in critical care.
Question:
Which healthcare professional is classified as an advanced practice nurse (APN)?
A. Licensed Practical Nurse
B. Nurse Assistant
C. Clinical Nurse Specialist
D. Unit Secretary
Correct Answer:
C. Clinical Nurse Specialist
Rationale:
Clinical Nurse Specialists are advanced practice nurses with graduate-level education who
provide expert clinical care, consultation, education, and leadership.
Distractor Analysis:
• A: Not an APN role.
• B: Assistive personnel role.
• D: Administrative support role.
Difficulty Rating: Easy
, Chapter Reference: Advanced Practice Nurses
Clinical Significance:
APNs contribute significantly to improved ICU patient outcomes and evidence-based
practice.
Question 3 (Recall – SATA)
Learning Objective: Identify domains of Social Determinants of Health (SDOH).
Question:
Which factors are recognized domains of Social Determinants of Health? (Select all that
apply.)
A. Economic stability
B. Education access and quality
C. Healthcare access and quality
D. Personal genetics only
E. Neighborhood and built environment
Correct Answers:
A, B, C, E
Rationale:
Major SDOH domains include economic stability, education, healthcare access,
neighborhood environment, and social/community context.
Distractor Analysis:
• D: Genetics influence health but are not classified as an SDOH domain.
Difficulty Rating: Easy
