TEST BANK INTRODUCTION TO CRITICAL CARE NURSING , 8TH EDITION ALL CHAPTERS.VERIFIED

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TEST BANK INTRODUCTION TO CRITICAL CARE NURSING

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Chapter 01: Overview of Critical Care Nursing
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 Care Medicine
represents the multiprofessional 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 care practice.
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 is interested in
certification. Which credential would be most applicable for her to
seek?


a. ACNPC

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b. CCNS


c. CCRN


d. PCCN


ANS: C

The CCRN certification is appropriate for nurses in bedside practice who
care for critically ill patients. 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: Application REF: p. 5

OBJ: Explain certification options for critical care nurses. TOP: Nursing Process Step:
N/A

MSC: NCLEX: Safe and Effective Care Environment

3. The main purpose of certification is to:


a. assure the consumer that you will not make a mistake.


b. prepare for graduate school.


c. promote magnet status for your facility.


d. validate knowledge of critical care nursing.


ANS: D

Certification assists in validating knowledge of the field, promotes
excellence in the profession, and helps nurses to maintain their
knowledge of critical care nursing.Certification helps to assure the consumer
that the nurse has a minimum level of knowledge; however, it
does not ensure that care will be mistake-free. Certification does not
prepare one for graduate school; however, achieving certification
demonstrates motivation for achievement and professionalism. Magnet facilities

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are rated on the number of certified nurses; however, that is
not the purpose of certification.

DIF: Cognitive Level: Analysis REF: pp. 4-5

OBJ: Explain certification options for critical care nurses. TOP: Nursing Process Step:
N/A

MSC: NCLEX: Safe and Effective Care Environment

4. The synergy model of practice focuses on:


a. allowing unrestricted visiting for the patient 24 hours each day.


b. holistic and alternative therapies.


c. needs of patients and their families, which drives nursing
competency.


d. patients needs for energy and support.


ANS: C

The synergy model of practice states that the needs of patients and families
influence and drive competencies ofnurses. Nursing practice based on the synergy
model would involve tailored visiting to meet the patients and familys needs and
application of alternative therapies if desired by the patient, but
that is not the primary focus ofthe model.

DIF: Cognitive Level: Application REF: p. 5 | Fig. 1-3

OBJ: Describe standards of professional practice for critical care nursing.

TOP: Nursing Process Step: N/A MSC: NCLEX: Safe and Effective Care
Environment

5. The family of your critically ill patient tells you that they
have not spoken with the physician in over 24 hours and they
have some questions that they want clarified. During morning rounds,
you convey this concern to the attending intensivist and arrange for
her to meet with the family at 4:00 PM in the conference
room. Which competency of critical care nursing does this represent?

a. Advocacy and moral agency in solving ethical issues

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b. Clinical judgment and clinical reasoning skills


c. Collaboration with patients, families, and team members


d. Facilitation of learning for patients, families, and team
members


ANS: C

Although one might consider that all of these competencies are
being addressed, communication and collaboration with the family and physician
best exemplify the competency of collaboration.

DIF: Cognitive Level: Analysis REF: p. 9

OBJ: Describe standards of professional practice for critical care nursing.

TOP: Nursing Process Step: N/A MSC: NCLEX: Safe and Effective Care
Environment

6. The AACN Standards for Acute and Critical Care Nursing Practice use
what framework to guide critical care nursing practice?


a. Evidence-based practice


b. Healthy work environment


c. National Patient Safety Goals


d. Nursing process


ANS: D

The AACN Standards for Acute and Critical Care Nursing Practice delineate the
nursing process as applied to critically ill patients: collect data, determine
diagnoses, identify expected outcomes, develop a plan of care, implement
interventions, and evaluate care. AACN promotes a healthy work
environment, but this is not included in the Standards. The Joint
Commission has established National Patient Safety Goals, but these are not the
AACN Standards.