Critical Care Nursing
A Holistic Approach
12th Edition
Author(s)Patricia Gonce Morton; Paul
Thurman
TEST BANK
1. Foundations of Critical Care
2. Special Populations
3. Special Situations
4. Cardiovascular System
,5. Respiratory System
6. Renal System
7. Nervous System
8. Gastrointestinal System
9. Endocrine System
• Key Disorders:
10. Hematologic & Immune
11. Integumentary System
12. Multisystem & Emergencies
CORE PRIORITIES (ALWAYS REMEMBER)
• ABCs: Airway, Breathing, Circulation
• Early recognition + rapid intervention
• Holistic care: patient + family
• Interprofessional collaboration
• Patient safety & ethical practice
,Question 1
A newly hired ICU nurse asks the clinical nurse specialist why
certification in critical care nursing is encouraged. Which
statement best reflects the value of certification to patients and
families?
A. Certification guarantees error-free nursing care in the ICU
B. Certification demonstrates specialized knowledge and
commitment to quality patient care
C. Certification allows nurses to independently prescribe critical
care therapies
D. Certification replaces the need for continuing education in
critical care
Correct Answer: B
Rationale:
Certification reflects specialized knowledge, clinical
competence, and commitment to excellence in critical care
nursing practice, which can increase patient and family
confidence in care delivery. Certification does not guarantee
error-free care, grant prescriptive authority, or eliminate the
need for ongoing education.
Source:
Critical Care Nursing: A Holistic Approach – Chapter 1: Critical
Care Nursing Practice
, Question 2
A critical care nurse uses current research findings to revise an
ICU oral care protocol aimed at reducing ventilator-associated
complications. This action best demonstrates which principle?
A. Quality assurance
B. Delegation
C. Evidence-based practice
D. Primary prevention
Correct Answer: C
Rationale:
Evidence-based practice involves integrating the best available
research evidence with clinical expertise and patient needs to
improve outcomes. Revising protocols using research findings
exemplifies EBP. Quality assurance evaluates performance,
delegation assigns tasks, and primary prevention focuses on
disease prevention before onset.
Source:
Critical Care Nursing: A Holistic Approach – Chapter 1: Critical
Care Nursing Practice
Question 3
The ICU nurse is reviewing literature before implementing a
new intervention for preventing pressure injuries. Which
source provides the highest level of evidence?
A Holistic Approach
12th Edition
Author(s)Patricia Gonce Morton; Paul
Thurman
TEST BANK
1. Foundations of Critical Care
2. Special Populations
3. Special Situations
4. Cardiovascular System
,5. Respiratory System
6. Renal System
7. Nervous System
8. Gastrointestinal System
9. Endocrine System
• Key Disorders:
10. Hematologic & Immune
11. Integumentary System
12. Multisystem & Emergencies
CORE PRIORITIES (ALWAYS REMEMBER)
• ABCs: Airway, Breathing, Circulation
• Early recognition + rapid intervention
• Holistic care: patient + family
• Interprofessional collaboration
• Patient safety & ethical practice
,Question 1
A newly hired ICU nurse asks the clinical nurse specialist why
certification in critical care nursing is encouraged. Which
statement best reflects the value of certification to patients and
families?
A. Certification guarantees error-free nursing care in the ICU
B. Certification demonstrates specialized knowledge and
commitment to quality patient care
C. Certification allows nurses to independently prescribe critical
care therapies
D. Certification replaces the need for continuing education in
critical care
Correct Answer: B
Rationale:
Certification reflects specialized knowledge, clinical
competence, and commitment to excellence in critical care
nursing practice, which can increase patient and family
confidence in care delivery. Certification does not guarantee
error-free care, grant prescriptive authority, or eliminate the
need for ongoing education.
Source:
Critical Care Nursing: A Holistic Approach – Chapter 1: Critical
Care Nursing Practice
, Question 2
A critical care nurse uses current research findings to revise an
ICU oral care protocol aimed at reducing ventilator-associated
complications. This action best demonstrates which principle?
A. Quality assurance
B. Delegation
C. Evidence-based practice
D. Primary prevention
Correct Answer: C
Rationale:
Evidence-based practice involves integrating the best available
research evidence with clinical expertise and patient needs to
improve outcomes. Revising protocols using research findings
exemplifies EBP. Quality assurance evaluates performance,
delegation assigns tasks, and primary prevention focuses on
disease prevention before onset.
Source:
Critical Care Nursing: A Holistic Approach – Chapter 1: Critical
Care Nursing Practice
Question 3
The ICU nurse is reviewing literature before implementing a
new intervention for preventing pressure injuries. Which
source provides the highest level of evidence?
