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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 - correct answers ✅✅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 Care Medicine represents the multiprofessional critical
care team under the direction of an intensivist.
A nurse has been working as a staff nurse in the surgical intensive
care unit for 2 years and is interested in certification. Which
credential would be most applicable for her to seek?
a.
ACNPC
b.
CCNS
c.
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CCRN
d.
PCCN - correct answers ✅✅C.
The CCRN certification is appropriate for nurses in bedside
practice who care for critically ill patients. 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.
The main purpose of certification is to:
a.
assure the consumer that you will not make a mistake.
b.
prepare for graduate school.
c.
promote magnet status for your facility.
d.
validate knowledge of critical care nursing. - correct answers
✅✅D.
Certification assists in validating knowledge of the field, promotes
excellence in the profession, and helps nurses to maintain their
knowledge of critical care nursing. Certification helps to assure
the consumer that the nurse has a minimum level of knowledge;
however, it does not ensure that care will be mistake-free.
Certification does not prepare one for graduate school; however,
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achieving certification demonstrates motivation for achievement
and professionalism. Magnet facilities are rated on the number of
certified nurses; however, that is not the purpose of certification.
The synergy model of practice focuses on:
a.
allowing unrestricted visiting for the patient 24 hours each day.
b.
holistic and alternative therapies.
c.
needs of patients and their families, which drives nursing
competency.
d.
patients' needs for energy and support. - correct answers ✅✅C.
The synergy model of practice states that the needs of patients
and families influence and drive competencies of nurses. Nursing
practice based on the synergy model would involve tailored
visiting to meet the patient's and family's needs and application
of alternative therapies if desired by the patient, but that is not
the primary focus of the model.
The family of your critically ill patient tells you that they have not
spoken with the physician in over 24 hours and they have some
questions that they want clarified. During morning rounds, you
convey this concern to the attending intensivist and arrange for
her to meet with the family at 4:00 PM in the conference room.
Which competency of critical care nursing does this represent?