TEST BANK FOR INTRODUCTION TO CRITICAL
CARE NURSING, 8TH EDITION, MARY LOU SOLE,
DEBORAH KLEIN, MARTHE MOSELEY.
,
,Chapter 1: Overview of Critical Care Nursing Test Ban
MULTIPLE CHOICE
1. Which of the following professional organizations best supports critical care
nursing practice?
a. American Association of Critical-Care Nurses
b. American Heart Association
c. American Nurses Association
d. Society of Critical Care Medicine
ANS: A
The American Association of Critical-Care Nurses is the specialty
organization that supports and represents critical care nurses. The
American Heart Association supports cardiovascular initiatives. The
American Nurses Association supports all nurses. The Society of Critical
CareMedicine represents the multi-professional critical care team under
the direction of an intensivist.
DIF: Cognitive Level: Knowledge REF: p. 4
OBJ: Discuss the purposes and functions of the professional organizations
that support critical carepractice. TOP: Nursing Process Step: N/A
MSC: NCLEX: Safe and Effective Care Environment
2. A nurse has been working as a staff nurse in the surgical intensive care
unit for 2 years and isinterested in certification. Which credential would
be most applicable for her to seek?
a. ACNPC
b. CCNS
c. CCRN
d. PCCN
ANS: C
The CCRN certification is appropriate for nurses in bedside practice who
care for critically illpatients. The ACNPC certification is for acute care
nurse practitioners. The CCNS certification is for critical care clinical nurse
specialists. The PCCN certification is for staff nurses working in progressive
care, intermediate care, or step-down unit settings.
DIF: Cognitive Level: ApplicationREF: p. 5
OBJ: Explain certification options for critical care nurses. TOP:
, Nursing Process Step: N/AMSC: NCLEX: Safe and Effective Care
Environment
CARE NURSING, 8TH EDITION, MARY LOU SOLE,
DEBORAH KLEIN, MARTHE MOSELEY.
,
,Chapter 1: Overview of Critical Care Nursing Test Ban
MULTIPLE CHOICE
1. Which of the following professional organizations best supports critical care
nursing practice?
a. American Association of Critical-Care Nurses
b. American Heart Association
c. American Nurses Association
d. Society of Critical Care Medicine
ANS: A
The American Association of Critical-Care Nurses is the specialty
organization that supports and represents critical care nurses. The
American Heart Association supports cardiovascular initiatives. The
American Nurses Association supports all nurses. The Society of Critical
CareMedicine represents the multi-professional critical care team under
the direction of an intensivist.
DIF: Cognitive Level: Knowledge REF: p. 4
OBJ: Discuss the purposes and functions of the professional organizations
that support critical carepractice. TOP: Nursing Process Step: N/A
MSC: NCLEX: Safe and Effective Care Environment
2. A nurse has been working as a staff nurse in the surgical intensive care
unit for 2 years and isinterested in certification. Which credential would
be most applicable for her to seek?
a. ACNPC
b. CCNS
c. CCRN
d. PCCN
ANS: C
The CCRN certification is appropriate for nurses in bedside practice who
care for critically illpatients. The ACNPC certification is for acute care
nurse practitioners. The CCNS certification is for critical care clinical nurse
specialists. The PCCN certification is for staff nurses working in progressive
care, intermediate care, or step-down unit settings.
DIF: Cognitive Level: ApplicationREF: p. 5
OBJ: Explain certification options for critical care nurses. TOP:
, Nursing Process Step: N/AMSC: NCLEX: Safe and Effective Care
Environment
