Critical Care Exam 1 questions with correct answers

Professional organizations that support critical care practice CORRECT ANSWER American Association of Critical Care Nurses (AACN), Society of Critical Care Medicine What is the mission of AACN? CORRECT ANSWER assisting acute and critical care nurses to attain knowledge and influence to deliver excellent care What is the vision of AACN? CORRECT ANSWER supports creating a healthcare system driven by the needs of patients and families in which critical care nurses make their optimal contributions...synergy What are the values of AACN? CORRECT ANSWER accountability, advocacy, integrity, collaboration, leadership, stewardship, lifelong learning, quality, innovation, commitment Explain the synergy model and recognize how it is used in practice CORRECT ANSWER - framework that aligns patient needs w nurse competencies - needs of patient drive nurse competencies for patient care What types of certifications are available for ICU nurses? CORRECT ANSWER CCRN - critically ill adult, pediatric or neonatal pts PCCN - acute care in progressive care, telemetry AACN - nurse managers and leaders Why are certifications important? CORRECT ANSWER validates knowledge of critical care nursing, promotes professional excellence, helps nurses to maintain current knowledge base