Critical Care Nursing
10th Edition
Author(s)Linda D. Urden;
Kathleen M. Stacy; Mary E.
Lough; Kimberly Sanchez
Question 1 (Recall)
Which organization is recognized as the largest specialty
nursing organization dedicated to acute and critical care
nursing?
A. SCCM
B. AACN
C. ANA
D. AHA
,Correct Answer: B. AACN
Rationale:
The American Association of Critical-Care Nurses (AACN) is the
largest specialty nursing organization focused on acute and
critical care nursing.
Distractor Analysis:
A. SCCM includes multiple disciplines.
C. ANA represents nurses broadly.
D. AHA focuses on cardiovascular health.
Difficulty: Easy
Learning Objective:
Identify major professional organizations in critical care
nursing.
Chapter Reference:
Professional Organizations
Clinical Significance:
Professional organizations establish standards and support
evidence-based practice.
Question 2 (Recall)
The primary goal of addressing Social Determinants of Health
(SDOH) is to:
A. Increase ICU admissions
B. Reduce healthcare costs only
,C. Promote health equity
D. Standardize reimbursement
Correct Answer: C. Promote health equity
Rationale:
SDOH initiatives seek to eliminate disparities and improve
equitable health outcomes.
Distractor Analysis:
A. Opposite of intended purpose.
B. Cost reduction is secondary.
D. Not the primary goal.
Difficulty: Easy
Learning Objective:
Describe the goal of SDOH initiatives.
Chapter Reference:
SDOH
Clinical Significance:
Health equity directly affects outcomes among critically ill
populations.
Question 3 (Recall)
Which complementary therapy has been shown to reduce
anxiety and stress in critically ill patients?
, A. Restraint therapy
B. Music therapy
C. Isolation therapy
D. Sedation therapy
Correct Answer: B. Music therapy
Rationale:
Music therapy is associated with decreased anxiety and
improved patient comfort.
Distractor Analysis:
A, C, D are not complementary therapies.
Difficulty: Easy
Learning Objective:
Recognize evidence-based complementary therapies.
Chapter Reference:
Complementary and Alternative Therapies
Clinical Significance:
Nonpharmacologic interventions may improve patient
experience.
Question 4 (Comprehension)
Which statement best describes evidence-based practice (EBP)?
A. Reliance on tradition
B. Combining best evidence, expertise, and patient preferences
10th Edition
Author(s)Linda D. Urden;
Kathleen M. Stacy; Mary E.
Lough; Kimberly Sanchez
Question 1 (Recall)
Which organization is recognized as the largest specialty
nursing organization dedicated to acute and critical care
nursing?
A. SCCM
B. AACN
C. ANA
D. AHA
,Correct Answer: B. AACN
Rationale:
The American Association of Critical-Care Nurses (AACN) is the
largest specialty nursing organization focused on acute and
critical care nursing.
Distractor Analysis:
A. SCCM includes multiple disciplines.
C. ANA represents nurses broadly.
D. AHA focuses on cardiovascular health.
Difficulty: Easy
Learning Objective:
Identify major professional organizations in critical care
nursing.
Chapter Reference:
Professional Organizations
Clinical Significance:
Professional organizations establish standards and support
evidence-based practice.
Question 2 (Recall)
The primary goal of addressing Social Determinants of Health
(SDOH) is to:
A. Increase ICU admissions
B. Reduce healthcare costs only
,C. Promote health equity
D. Standardize reimbursement
Correct Answer: C. Promote health equity
Rationale:
SDOH initiatives seek to eliminate disparities and improve
equitable health outcomes.
Distractor Analysis:
A. Opposite of intended purpose.
B. Cost reduction is secondary.
D. Not the primary goal.
Difficulty: Easy
Learning Objective:
Describe the goal of SDOH initiatives.
Chapter Reference:
SDOH
Clinical Significance:
Health equity directly affects outcomes among critically ill
populations.
Question 3 (Recall)
Which complementary therapy has been shown to reduce
anxiety and stress in critically ill patients?
, A. Restraint therapy
B. Music therapy
C. Isolation therapy
D. Sedation therapy
Correct Answer: B. Music therapy
Rationale:
Music therapy is associated with decreased anxiety and
improved patient comfort.
Distractor Analysis:
A, C, D are not complementary therapies.
Difficulty: Easy
Learning Objective:
Recognize evidence-based complementary therapies.
Chapter Reference:
Complementary and Alternative Therapies
Clinical Significance:
Nonpharmacologic interventions may improve patient
experience.
Question 4 (Comprehension)
Which statement best describes evidence-based practice (EBP)?
A. Reliance on tradition
B. Combining best evidence, expertise, and patient preferences
