Critical Care Nursing: Diagnosis and Management 10th Edition Test Bank

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 Ed.)
Unit I: Foundations of Critical Care Nursing
20-Question Examination Bank


Question 1
Bloom Level: Recall
Question Type: MCQ
Chapter Reference: Critical Care Nursing Practice

,Learning Objective: Identify the primary purpose of critical care
nursing.
Difficulty: Easy
Clinical Significance: Establishes foundational understanding of
ICU nursing practice.
Question Stem
Which statement best describes the primary goal of critical care
nursing?
A. Prevent hospital admissions
B. Provide care for patients with life-threatening health
problems
C. Reduce healthcare costs through discharge planning
D. Manage outpatient chronic illnesses
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Critical care nursing focuses on patients
experiencing actual or potential life-threatening conditions
requiring continuous assessment and advanced interventions.
Distractor Analysis
 A: Prevention is important but not the primary ICU focus.
 C: Cost containment is secondary.
 D: Outpatient management is not critical care.


Question 2

,Bloom Level: Comprehension
Question Type: MCQ
Chapter Reference: Expanded-Role Nursing Positions
Learning Objective: Differentiate advanced practice nursing
roles.
Difficulty: Moderate
Clinical Significance: Promotes role clarity within
interprofessional teams.
Question Stem
Which nursing professional is most likely authorized to
diagnose illnesses and prescribe medications independently in
many jurisdictions?
A. Staff ICU nurse
B. Clinical nurse specialist
C. Nurse practitioner
D. Charge nurse
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Nurse practitioners possess advanced education and
clinical authority that often includes diagnosis and prescribing
privileges.
Distractor Analysis
 A: Provides bedside care.
 B: Focuses on consultation and system improvement.
 D: Coordinates unit activities.

, Question 3
Bloom Level: Application
Question Type: SATA
Chapter Reference: Social Determinants of Health
Learning Objective: Recognize factors influencing health
outcomes.
Difficulty: Moderate
Clinical Significance: Supports equitable patient care.
Question Stem
Which factors are considered Social Determinants of Health
(SDOH)? Select all that apply.
A. Education level
B. Neighborhood environment
C. Genetic mutation status
D. Economic stability
E. Access to healthcare
Correct Answers: A, B, D, E
Rationale: SDOH include conditions in which people live, work,
learn, and access healthcare.
Distractor Analysis
 A: Correct
 B: Correct