TESTBANK FOR SOLE’S INTRODUCTION TO CRITICAL CARE NURSING 9TH
a a a a a a a a a
EDITION BY MARYBETH & LAUREN
a a a a
,Chapter 01: Overview of Critical Care Nursing
a a a a a a
Sole: Introduction to Critical Care Nursing, 9th Edition
a a a a a a a
MULTIPLE CHOICE a
1. Which of the following professional organizations best supports critical care nursing practice?
a a a a a a a a a a a
a. American Association of Critical-Care Nursing attendants a a a a a
b. American Heart Association a a
c. American Nurses Association a a
d. Society of Critical Care Medicine a a a a
ACCURATE ANSWER: a
A a
Reasoning :->> The American Association of Critical- a a a a a a
Care nurses is the specialty organization that supports and represents critical care nursing attenda
a a a a a a a a a a a a a
nts. The American Heart Association supports cardiovascular initiatives. The American Nurses
a a a a a a a a a a a
Association supports all nursing attendants. The Society of Critical CareMedicine represents the
a a a a a a a a a a a a a
multiprofessional critical care team under the direction of an intensivist. a a a a a a a a a
DIF: Cognitive Level: Remember/Knowledge REF: page. 5 a a a a
OBJ: Discuss the purposes and functions of the professional organizations that support critical carepra
a a a a a a a a a a a a a a
ctice. TOPIC: Nursing Process Step: N/A a a a a
MSC: NCLEX Client Needs Category: Safe and Effective Care Environment
a a a a a a a a a
2. A nursing attendant has been working as a staff nursing attendant in the surgical intensive care u
a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a
nit for 2 years and isinterested in certification. Which credential would be most applicable for th
a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a
e nursing attendant to seek?
a a a a
a. ACNPC-AG
b. CNML
c. CCRN
d. PCCN
ACCURATE AN a
SWER: C a
Reasoning :- a
>>The CCRN certification is appropriate for nursing attendants in bedside practice who care for
a a a a a a a a a a a a a a
critically illhospital clients. The ACNPC- a a a a a
AG certification is for acute care nursing attendant practitioners. The CNML is forcritical care n
a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a
ursing attendant managers or leaders. The PCCN certification is for staff nursing attendants wor
a a a a a a a a a a a a a
king in progressive care, intermediate care, or step-down unit settings.
a a a a a a a a a
DIF: Cognitive Level: Remember/Knowledge REF: p. 6 a a aaa a
OBJ: Explain certification options for critical care nursing attendants.
aaa a a a a a a a
TOPIC: Nursing Process Step: N/ a a a a
AMSC: NCLEX Client Needs Category: Safe and Effective Care Environment
a a a a a a a a a a
3. The main purpose of certification is to
a a a a a a
a. assure the consumer that you will not make a mistake. a a a a a a a a a
b. prepare for graduate school. a a a
c. promote magnet status for your facility. a a a a a
d. validate knowledge of critical care nursing. a a a a a
ACCURATE ANSWER: D a a
, Reasoning :- a
>>Certification assists in validating knowledge of the field, promotes excellence in the professio a a a a a a a a a a a a
n, and helps nursing attendants to maintain their knowledge of critical care nursing. Certification
a a a a a a a a a a a a a a
helps to assure the consumer that the nursing attendant has a minimum level of knowledge; howe
a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a
ver, it does not ensure that care will be mistake-
a a a a a a a a a
free. Certification does not prepare one for graduate school; however, achieving certification de
a a a a a a a a a a a a
monstrates motivation for achievement and professionalism. Magnet facilities are rated on the nu
a a a a a a a a a a a a
mber of certified nursing attendants; however, that isnot the purpose of certification.
a a a a a a a a a a a a
DIF: Cognitive Level: Remember/Knowledge REF: p. 6 a a aaa a
OBJ: Explain certification options for critical care nursing attendants.
aaa a a a a a a a
TOPIC: Nursing Process Step: N/ a a a a
AMSC: NCLEX Client Needs Category: Safe and Effective Care Environment
a a a a a a a a a a
4. The synergy model of practice focuses on
a a a a a a
a. allowing unrestricted visiting for the hospital client 24 hours a day. a a a a a a a a a a
b. holistic and alternative therapies. a a a
c. the needs of hospital clients and their families, which drive nursing competency.
a a a a a a a a a a a
d. hospital clients’ needs for energy and support. a a a a a a
ACCURATE ANSWER: C a a
Reasoning :- a
>>The synergy model of practice states that the needs of hospital clients and families influenc
a a a a a a a a a a a a a a
e and drive competencies of nursing attendants. Nursing practice based on the synergy model
a a a a a a a a a a a a a a
would involvetailored visiting to meet the hospital client’s and family’s needs and the applica
a a a a a a a a a a a a a a
tion of alternative therapies if desired by the hospital client, but that is not the primary focus of
a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a
athe model. a
DIF: Cognitive Level: Remember/Knowledge a a
REF: page. 6OBJ: Describe standards of professional practice for criticaa a a a a a a a a a
l care nursing.
a a
TOPIC: Nursing Process Step: N/A a a a a
MSC: NCLEX Client Needs CategoN ryU: R
SSafIN
aa eG
anTdBE
.CfO
feM
ctive Care Environment a a a a a a a
5. The family of your critically ill hospital client tells you that they have not spoken with the physic
a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a
ianin over 24 hours and that they have some questions they want clarified. During morning roun
a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a
ds, you convey this concern to the attending intensivist and arrange a meeting with the family at
a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a
4:00 PM. Which competency of critical care nursing does this represent?
a a a a a a a a a a
a. Advocacy and moral agency in solving ethical issues a a a a a a a
b. Clinical judgment and clinical reasoning skills a a a a a
c. Collaboration with hospital clients, families, and team members a a a a a a a
d. Facilitation of learning for hospital clients, families, and team members a a a a a a a a a
ACCURATE ANSWER: C a a
Reasoning :- a
>>Although one might consider that all of these competencies are being addressed, c a a a a a a a a a a a a
ommunication and collaboration with the family and physician best exemplify theco a a a a a a a a a a a
mpetency of collaboration. a a
DIF: Cognitive Level: Analyze/Analysis REF: page. 6 | Fig 1-3 | Box 1- a a a a a a a a a a
1OBJ: Describe standards of professional practice for critical care nursing.
a a a a a a a a a a
TOPIC: Nursing Process Step: N/A a a a a
MSC: NCLEX Client Needs Category: Safe and Effective Care Environment
a a a a a a a a a
6. The AACN Standards for Acute and Critical Care Nursing Practice use what framework togui
a a a a a a a a a a a a a a
de critical care nursing practice?
a a a a
, a. Evidence-based practice
a
a a a a a a a a a
EDITION BY MARYBETH & LAUREN
a a a a
,Chapter 01: Overview of Critical Care Nursing
a a a a a a
Sole: Introduction to Critical Care Nursing, 9th Edition
a a a a a a a
MULTIPLE CHOICE a
1. Which of the following professional organizations best supports critical care nursing practice?
a a a a a a a a a a a
a. American Association of Critical-Care Nursing attendants a a a a a
b. American Heart Association a a
c. American Nurses Association a a
d. Society of Critical Care Medicine a a a a
ACCURATE ANSWER: a
A a
Reasoning :->> The American Association of Critical- a a a a a a
Care nurses is the specialty organization that supports and represents critical care nursing attenda
a a a a a a a a a a a a a
nts. The American Heart Association supports cardiovascular initiatives. The American Nurses
a a a a a a a a a a a
Association supports all nursing attendants. The Society of Critical CareMedicine represents the
a a a a a a a a a a a a a
multiprofessional critical care team under the direction of an intensivist. a a a a a a a a a
DIF: Cognitive Level: Remember/Knowledge REF: page. 5 a a a a
OBJ: Discuss the purposes and functions of the professional organizations that support critical carepra
a a a a a a a a a a a a a a
ctice. TOPIC: Nursing Process Step: N/A a a a a
MSC: NCLEX Client Needs Category: Safe and Effective Care Environment
a a a a a a a a a
2. A nursing attendant has been working as a staff nursing attendant in the surgical intensive care u
a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a
nit for 2 years and isinterested in certification. Which credential would be most applicable for th
a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a
e nursing attendant to seek?
a a a a
a. ACNPC-AG
b. CNML
c. CCRN
d. PCCN
ACCURATE AN a
SWER: C a
Reasoning :- a
>>The CCRN certification is appropriate for nursing attendants in bedside practice who care for
a a a a a a a a a a a a a a
critically illhospital clients. The ACNPC- a a a a a
AG certification is for acute care nursing attendant practitioners. The CNML is forcritical care n
a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a
ursing attendant managers or leaders. The PCCN certification is for staff nursing attendants wor
a a a a a a a a a a a a a
king in progressive care, intermediate care, or step-down unit settings.
a a a a a a a a a
DIF: Cognitive Level: Remember/Knowledge REF: p. 6 a a aaa a
OBJ: Explain certification options for critical care nursing attendants.
aaa a a a a a a a
TOPIC: Nursing Process Step: N/ a a a a
AMSC: NCLEX Client Needs Category: Safe and Effective Care Environment
a a a a a a a a a a
3. The main purpose of certification is to
a a a a a a
a. assure the consumer that you will not make a mistake. a a a a a a a a a
b. prepare for graduate school. a a a
c. promote magnet status for your facility. a a a a a
d. validate knowledge of critical care nursing. a a a a a
ACCURATE ANSWER: D a a
, Reasoning :- a
>>Certification assists in validating knowledge of the field, promotes excellence in the professio a a a a a a a a a a a a
n, and helps nursing attendants to maintain their knowledge of critical care nursing. Certification
a a a a a a a a a a a a a a
helps to assure the consumer that the nursing attendant has a minimum level of knowledge; howe
a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a
ver, it does not ensure that care will be mistake-
a a a a a a a a a
free. Certification does not prepare one for graduate school; however, achieving certification de
a a a a a a a a a a a a
monstrates motivation for achievement and professionalism. Magnet facilities are rated on the nu
a a a a a a a a a a a a
mber of certified nursing attendants; however, that isnot the purpose of certification.
a a a a a a a a a a a a
DIF: Cognitive Level: Remember/Knowledge REF: p. 6 a a aaa a
OBJ: Explain certification options for critical care nursing attendants.
aaa a a a a a a a
TOPIC: Nursing Process Step: N/ a a a a
AMSC: NCLEX Client Needs Category: Safe and Effective Care Environment
a a a a a a a a a a
4. The synergy model of practice focuses on
a a a a a a
a. allowing unrestricted visiting for the hospital client 24 hours a day. a a a a a a a a a a
b. holistic and alternative therapies. a a a
c. the needs of hospital clients and their families, which drive nursing competency.
a a a a a a a a a a a
d. hospital clients’ needs for energy and support. a a a a a a
ACCURATE ANSWER: C a a
Reasoning :- a
>>The synergy model of practice states that the needs of hospital clients and families influenc
a a a a a a a a a a a a a a
e and drive competencies of nursing attendants. Nursing practice based on the synergy model
a a a a a a a a a a a a a a
would involvetailored visiting to meet the hospital client’s and family’s needs and the applica
a a a a a a a a a a a a a a
tion of alternative therapies if desired by the hospital client, but that is not the primary focus of
a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a
athe model. a
DIF: Cognitive Level: Remember/Knowledge a a
REF: page. 6OBJ: Describe standards of professional practice for criticaa a a a a a a a a a
l care nursing.
a a
TOPIC: Nursing Process Step: N/A a a a a
MSC: NCLEX Client Needs CategoN ryU: R
SSafIN
aa eG
anTdBE
.CfO
feM
ctive Care Environment a a a a a a a
5. The family of your critically ill hospital client tells you that they have not spoken with the physic
a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a
ianin over 24 hours and that they have some questions they want clarified. During morning roun
a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a
ds, you convey this concern to the attending intensivist and arrange a meeting with the family at
a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a
4:00 PM. Which competency of critical care nursing does this represent?
a a a a a a a a a a
a. Advocacy and moral agency in solving ethical issues a a a a a a a
b. Clinical judgment and clinical reasoning skills a a a a a
c. Collaboration with hospital clients, families, and team members a a a a a a a
d. Facilitation of learning for hospital clients, families, and team members a a a a a a a a a
ACCURATE ANSWER: C a a
Reasoning :- a
>>Although one might consider that all of these competencies are being addressed, c a a a a a a a a a a a a
ommunication and collaboration with the family and physician best exemplify theco a a a a a a a a a a a
mpetency of collaboration. a a
DIF: Cognitive Level: Analyze/Analysis REF: page. 6 | Fig 1-3 | Box 1- a a a a a a a a a a
1OBJ: Describe standards of professional practice for critical care nursing.
a a a a a a a a a a
TOPIC: Nursing Process Step: N/A a a a a
MSC: NCLEX Client Needs Category: Safe and Effective Care Environment
a a a a a a a a a
6. The AACN Standards for Acute and Critical Care Nursing Practice use what framework togui
a a a a a a a a a a a a a a
de critical care nursing practice?
a a a a
, a. Evidence-based practice
a
