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, 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
, 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
