Chapter 1-Introduction to Critical Care Nursing Notes, Questions &
Answers Graded A+ 2025 Updated Study Guide
Critical care nurses - CORRECT ANSWERS-___________ provide specialized care to patients
experiencing a life threatening or potentially life-threatening illness. Must have an adequate
understanding of the practice of critical care nursing that is embodied in different standards of
care competencies as well as an affiliate and continuously adheres to professional organizations
in critical care nursing.
complex, intensive and continuous - CORRECT ANSWERS-A _____________ type of care is
significantly required through education and certification.
Critical care nursing - CORRECT ANSWERS-________________ is concerned with human
responses to life-threatening problems, such as trauma, major surgery, or complications of
illness
close patient monitoring,
application of sophisticated equipment, and
surveillance-based interventions - CORRECT ANSWERS-Common elements driving the origin
of critical care units remain important even today, including __________, __________ and
______________ to prevent clinical deterioration or health complications.
1) The health care facility
2) The critical care unit
3) The critical care nurse - CORRECT ANSWERS-Quality critical care nursing practice requires
the engagement and interconnection of three elements, namely:
health care facility - CORRECT ANSWERS-1) The ______________,creates the necessary
safety culture and quality environment that provides the foundation for the nursing practice.
critical care unit - CORRECT ANSWERS-2) The __________________, incorporates the quality
care framework within its policies and processes such as the use of high performance checklists
and closely monitors the program score cards; thereby providing oversight mechanisms to
create conditions for daily quality care supported by evidence informed practices which supports
the clinical nurse in achieving best practice.
,critical care nurse - CORRECT ANSWERS-3) The ________________, by utilizing specific
knowledge and building on previous experience, progresses along the continuum from novice to
expert critical care nurse. The critical care nurse maintains professional competence through
ongoing learning and reflective practice. Contributes positively to the image of nursing and is
committed to the delivery of quality patient care. In order to foster delivery of evidence-based
and/or best practices within critical care nursing, defining competency is crucial.
1950s - CORRECT ANSWERS-The specialty of critical care has its roots in the _________,
when patients with polio were cared for in specialized units.
1960s - CORRECT ANSWERS-In the _________, recovery rooms were established for the care
of patients who had undergone surgery, and coronary care units were instituted for the care of
patients with cardiac problems. The patients who received care in these units had improved
outcomes.
1970s
cardiovascular,
surgical,
neurological,
trauma,
transplantation,
burn,
pediatric, and
neonatal units. - CORRECT ANSWERS-Critical care nursing evolved as a specialty in the
__________ with the development of general intensive care units. Since that time, critical care
nursing has become increasingly specialized. Examples of specialized critical care units are: (8)
electronic intensive care unit (eICU) - CORRECT ANSWERS-With advances in technology,
the______________ has emerged as another setting for critical care nursing. In an here,
patients are monitored remotely by critical care nurses and physician
The Critical Care Nurses of the Philippines, Inc, (CCNAPI) - CORRECT ANSWERS-For
______________________, Critical Care Nursing reflects a holistic approach in caring of
patients.
, preventive care, risk factor modification and education - CORRECT ANSWERS-The focus of
caring includes ________, ________ and _______ to decrease future patient admissions to
acute care facilities.
patient and his/her family - CORRECT ANSWERS-To achieve this holistic care process,
participation by the______________ is always emphasized.
- broad base of knowledge and experience through continuous education
-evidence-based research. - CORRECT ANSWERS-At the forefront of critical care science and
technology, critical care nurses maintain professional competence based on a __________ and
___________.
The intensive care unit (ICU) room - CORRECT ANSWERS-_______________ is a highly
specialized environment, differing in many ways from a standard hospital room. It provides a
safe environment for the critically-ill patient where optimal standards of critical care can be
delivered
First, age group or medical specialties
Secondly, specialty programs., labelled are General ICUs - CORRECT ANSWERS-The Critical
Care Unit can be broadly categorized into two main units.
Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU),
Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU), or
Adult Intensive Care Unit. - CORRECT ANSWERS-First, it could be categorized into age group
or medical specialties such as: (3)
Medical ICU,
Surgical ICU,
Cardio-thoracic ICU,
Respiratory,
Neurosurgical and
Trauma. - CORRECT ANSWERS-Secondly, it can be categorized into specialty programs.,
labelled are General ICUs such as: (6)
Answers Graded A+ 2025 Updated Study Guide
Critical care nurses - CORRECT ANSWERS-___________ provide specialized care to patients
experiencing a life threatening or potentially life-threatening illness. Must have an adequate
understanding of the practice of critical care nursing that is embodied in different standards of
care competencies as well as an affiliate and continuously adheres to professional organizations
in critical care nursing.
complex, intensive and continuous - CORRECT ANSWERS-A _____________ type of care is
significantly required through education and certification.
Critical care nursing - CORRECT ANSWERS-________________ is concerned with human
responses to life-threatening problems, such as trauma, major surgery, or complications of
illness
close patient monitoring,
application of sophisticated equipment, and
surveillance-based interventions - CORRECT ANSWERS-Common elements driving the origin
of critical care units remain important even today, including __________, __________ and
______________ to prevent clinical deterioration or health complications.
1) The health care facility
2) The critical care unit
3) The critical care nurse - CORRECT ANSWERS-Quality critical care nursing practice requires
the engagement and interconnection of three elements, namely:
health care facility - CORRECT ANSWERS-1) The ______________,creates the necessary
safety culture and quality environment that provides the foundation for the nursing practice.
critical care unit - CORRECT ANSWERS-2) The __________________, incorporates the quality
care framework within its policies and processes such as the use of high performance checklists
and closely monitors the program score cards; thereby providing oversight mechanisms to
create conditions for daily quality care supported by evidence informed practices which supports
the clinical nurse in achieving best practice.
,critical care nurse - CORRECT ANSWERS-3) The ________________, by utilizing specific
knowledge and building on previous experience, progresses along the continuum from novice to
expert critical care nurse. The critical care nurse maintains professional competence through
ongoing learning and reflective practice. Contributes positively to the image of nursing and is
committed to the delivery of quality patient care. In order to foster delivery of evidence-based
and/or best practices within critical care nursing, defining competency is crucial.
1950s - CORRECT ANSWERS-The specialty of critical care has its roots in the _________,
when patients with polio were cared for in specialized units.
1960s - CORRECT ANSWERS-In the _________, recovery rooms were established for the care
of patients who had undergone surgery, and coronary care units were instituted for the care of
patients with cardiac problems. The patients who received care in these units had improved
outcomes.
1970s
cardiovascular,
surgical,
neurological,
trauma,
transplantation,
burn,
pediatric, and
neonatal units. - CORRECT ANSWERS-Critical care nursing evolved as a specialty in the
__________ with the development of general intensive care units. Since that time, critical care
nursing has become increasingly specialized. Examples of specialized critical care units are: (8)
electronic intensive care unit (eICU) - CORRECT ANSWERS-With advances in technology,
the______________ has emerged as another setting for critical care nursing. In an here,
patients are monitored remotely by critical care nurses and physician
The Critical Care Nurses of the Philippines, Inc, (CCNAPI) - CORRECT ANSWERS-For
______________________, Critical Care Nursing reflects a holistic approach in caring of
patients.
, preventive care, risk factor modification and education - CORRECT ANSWERS-The focus of
caring includes ________, ________ and _______ to decrease future patient admissions to
acute care facilities.
patient and his/her family - CORRECT ANSWERS-To achieve this holistic care process,
participation by the______________ is always emphasized.
- broad base of knowledge and experience through continuous education
-evidence-based research. - CORRECT ANSWERS-At the forefront of critical care science and
technology, critical care nurses maintain professional competence based on a __________ and
___________.
The intensive care unit (ICU) room - CORRECT ANSWERS-_______________ is a highly
specialized environment, differing in many ways from a standard hospital room. It provides a
safe environment for the critically-ill patient where optimal standards of critical care can be
delivered
First, age group or medical specialties
Secondly, specialty programs., labelled are General ICUs - CORRECT ANSWERS-The Critical
Care Unit can be broadly categorized into two main units.
Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU),
Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU), or
Adult Intensive Care Unit. - CORRECT ANSWERS-First, it could be categorized into age group
or medical specialties such as: (3)
Medical ICU,
Surgical ICU,
Cardio-thoracic ICU,
Respiratory,
Neurosurgical and
Trauma. - CORRECT ANSWERS-Secondly, it can be categorized into specialty programs.,
labelled are General ICUs such as: (6)
