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 Exam Revision Test Bank
Unit I: Foundations of Critical Care Nursing
Chapter 1: Critical Care Nursing Practice


Question 1 (MCQ)

,Bloom's Level: Recall
Learning Objective: Identify the primary focus of contemporary
critical care nursing.
Question:
What is the primary goal of contemporary critical care nursing?
A. Managing hospital finances
B. Promoting optimal outcomes for patients with actual or
potential life-threatening conditions
C. Limiting family participation in care decisions
D. Providing care only after physician orders are received
Correct Answer: B
Rationale
Contemporary critical care nursing focuses on providing
comprehensive, evidence-based care to patients experiencing
actual or potential life-threatening health problems while
optimizing outcomes.
Distractor Analysis
 A: Not a nursing priority.
 C: Family-centered care is encouraged.
 D: Nurses function collaboratively and independently
within scope.
Difficulty
Easy

,Chapter Reference
Contemporary Critical Care
Clinical Significance
Understanding the purpose of critical care nursing guides safe
and effective ICU practice.


Question 2 (MCQ)
Bloom's Level: Recall
Learning Objective: Identify an advanced practice nursing role.
Question:
Which nurse is functioning in an advanced practice role?
A. Charge nurse
B. Staff nurse
C. Clinical Nurse Specialist
D. Nursing assistant
Correct Answer: C
Rationale
Clinical Nurse Specialists are advanced practice registered
nurses who provide expert consultation, education, leadership,
and evidence-based practice support.
Distractor Analysis
 A: Leadership role but not APRN.

,  B: Registered nurse role.
 D: Assistive personnel role.
Difficulty
Easy
Chapter Reference
Advanced Practice Nurses
Clinical Significance
APNs improve quality outcomes and support complex patient
management.


Question 3 (SATA)
Bloom's Level: Comprehension
Learning Objective: Recognize domains of Social Determinants
of Health.
Question:
Which factors are recognized Social Determinants of Health
(SDOH)? Select all that apply.
A. Education access
B. Economic stability
C. Neighborhood environment
D. Health care access
E. Genetic mutations