Introduction to Critical Care Exam #1 Questions & Answers 2024
Introduction to Critical Care Exam #1 Questions & Answers 2024 Definition of critical care - ANSWER-nursing concerned with human responses (physical or psychological) to life-threatening problems (trauma, major surgery, or complications of illness) Describe the first ICU's - ANSWER-generalized (2) professional organizations that are pertinent to critical care nursing and the care of critical patients - ANSWER-1. American Association of Critical-Care Nurses (AACN) 2. Society of Critical Care Medicine (SCCM) (8) Aspects of the RN role when caring for ICU patients - ANSWER-1. Monitor & Assess 2. Re-assess 3. Interpret information & problem solve 4. Evaluate progress to outcomes 5. Develop sustainable EBP 6. Coordination of team activities & Care Plan 7. Educate Patient/Family 8. Team skill development (5) Common personality traits of ICU nurses - ANSWER-1. Protective of patients 2. Very busy & engrossed in work 3. Highly organized 4. Perfectionist tendencies 5. Unrealistic expectations for self
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