Question 1

A specific therapy or care that is an option to what is considered conventional treatment of a condition is known as

Accepted Answer

A)  alternative therapy. 
B)  holistic care. 
C)  complementary care. 
D)  individualized care. 
A)  alternative therapy. 
B)  holistic care. 
C)  complementary care. 
D)  individualized care. A

Question 2

Evidence-based nursing practice takes into account

Accepted Answer

A)  clinical expertise of the nurse. 
B)  availability of staff and facility equipment. 
C)  research evidence on the topic. 
D)  patient knowledge of the disease. 
E)  patient preference regarding care 
A)  clinical expertise of the nurse. 
B)  availability of staff and facility equipment. 
C)  research evidence on the topic. 
D)  patient knowledge of the disease. 
E)  patient preference regarding care A,C,E

Question 3

The systematic decision-making model used by nurses is known as

Accepted Answer

A)  a nursing diagnosis. 
B)  nursing interventions. 
C)  nursing evaluations. 
D)  the nursing process. 
A)  a nursing diagnosis. 
B)  nursing interventions. 
C)  nursing evaluations. 
D)  the nursing process. D

Question 4

During World War II,_____ were developed to care for critically injured patients.

Accepted Answer

A)  intensive care units 
B)  triage wards 
C)  shock wards 
D)  postoperative wards 
A)  intensive care units 
B)  triage wards 
C)  shock wards 
D)  postoperative wards

Question 5

Emphasis is on human integrity and stresses the theory that the body,mind,and spirit are interdependent and inseparable.This statement describes which methodology of care?

Accepted Answer

A)  Holistic care 
B)  Individualized care 
C)  Cultural care 
D)  Interdisciplinary care 
A)  Holistic care 
B)  Individualized care 
C)  Cultural care 
D)  Interdisciplinary care

Question 6

The _____ administers many critical care certifications exams for registered nurses.

Accepted Answer

A)  CNS 
B)  APN 
C)  SCCM 
D)  AACN 
A)  CNS 
B)  APN 
C)  SCCM 
D)  AACN

Question 7

A patient was admitted to a rural ICU in Montana.Critical care nurses are assisting with monitoring and care of the patient from the closest major city.This is an example of

Accepted Answer

A)  telemedicine. 
B)  tele-ICU. 
C)  tele-informatics. 
D)  tele-hospital. 
A)  telemedicine. 
B)  tele-ICU. 
C)  tele-informatics. 
D)  tele-hospital.

Question 8

Prayer,guided imagery,and massage are all examples of

Accepted Answer

A)  alternative therapy. 
B)  holistic care. 
C)  complementary care. 
D)  individualized care. 
A)  alternative therapy. 
B)  holistic care. 
C)  complementary care. 
D)  individualized care.

Question 9

Designing therapeutic activities that move a patient from one state of health to another is an example of

Accepted Answer

A)  a nursing diagnosis. 
B)  nursing interventions. 
C)  nursing outcomes. 
D)  the nursing process. 
A)  a nursing diagnosis. 
B)  nursing interventions. 
C)  nursing outcomes. 
D)  the nursing process.

Question 10

The term diversity encompasses the following:

Accepted Answer

A)  ethnic sensitivity. 
B)  openness to different lifestyles. 
C)  values. 
D)  beliefs. 
E)  opinions. 
A)  ethnic sensitivity. 
B)  openness to different lifestyles. 
C)  values. 
D)  beliefs. 
E)  opinions.

Question 11

According to AACN,a critical care nurse's responsibilities include

Accepted Answer

A)  respecting the values, beliefs, and rights of the patient. 
B)  intervening when the best interest of the patient is in question. 
C)  helping the patient obtain necessary care. 
D)  making decisions for the patient and patient's family. 
E)  monitoring and safeguarding the quality of care the patient receives.
F) acting as a gatekeeper for the patient, the patient's family, and other health care professionals. 
A)  respecting the values, beliefs, and rights of the patient. 
B)  intervening when the best interest of the patient is in question. 
C)  helping the patient obtain necessary care. 
D)  making decisions for the patient and patient's family. 
E)  monitoring and safeguarding the quality of care the patient receives.
F) acting as a gatekeeper for the patient, the patient's family, and other health care professionals.

Question 12

_____ continues to be one of the most error-prone nursing interventions for critical care nurses.

Accepted Answer

A)  Inappropriate care 
B)  Intimidating and disruptive clinician behavior 
C)  Injury to patients by falls 
D)  Medication administration 
A)  Inappropriate care 
B)  Intimidating and disruptive clinician behavior 
C)  Injury to patients by falls 
D)  Medication administration

Question 13

According to Kupperschmidt,to become a skilled communicator,one must

Accepted Answer

A)  become candid. 
B)  become reflective. 
C)  set goals and develop action plans. 
D)  survey the team. 
E)  become aware of self-deception. 
A)  become candid. 
B)  become reflective. 
C)  set goals and develop action plans. 
D)  survey the team. 
E)  become aware of self-deception.

Question 14

The AACN has developed short directives that can be used as quick references for clinical use that are known as

Accepted Answer

A)  Critical Care Protocol. 
B)  Practice Policies. 
C)  Evidence-Based Research. 
D)  Practice Alerts. 
A)  Critical Care Protocol. 
B)  Practice Policies. 
C)  Evidence-Based Research. 
D)  Practice Alerts.

Question 15

The description of a health condition primary resolved by nursing interventions or therapies is known as

Accepted Answer

A)  a nursing diagnosis. 
B)  nursing interventions. 
C)  nursing outcomes. 
D)  the nursing process. 
A)  a nursing diagnosis. 
B)  nursing interventions. 
C)  nursing outcomes. 
D)  the nursing process.

Question 16

Working with individuals of other professions to maintain a climate of mutual respect and shared values best describes the concept of

Accepted Answer

A)  interprofessional teamwork and team-based care. 
B)  values and ethics for interprofessional practice. 
C)  interprofessional communication. 
D)  roles and responsibilities for collaborative practice. 
A)  interprofessional teamwork and team-based care. 
B)  values and ethics for interprofessional practice. 
C)  interprofessional communication. 
D)  roles and responsibilities for collaborative practice.

Question 17

A physician and nurse are performing a dressing change on an unresponsive patient in room I-14.The physician asks the nurse for an update on the patient in room I-13.The nurse should

Accepted Answer

A)  give the update to the physician. 
B)  refuse to give the update because of HIPAA requirements. 
C)  give the update because the patient's unconscious state will not compromise confidentiality. 
D)  refuse to give the update because of OSHA requirements. 
A)  give the update to the physician. 
B)  refuse to give the update because of HIPAA requirements. 
C)  give the update because the patient's unconscious state will not compromise confidentiality. 
D)  refuse to give the update because of OSHA requirements.

Question 18

A stepwise decision-making flowchart for a specific care process is known as a(n)

Accepted Answer

A)  algorithm. 
B)  practice guideline. 
C)  protocol. 
D)  order set. 
A)  algorithm. 
B)  practice guideline. 
C)  protocol. 
D)  order set.

Question 19

_____ have a broad depth of knowledge and expertise in their specialty area and manage complex clinical and system issues.

Accepted Answer

A)  SCCMs 
B)  APNs 
C)  CNSs 
D)  AACNs 
A)  SCCMs 
B)  APNs 
C)  CNSs 
D)  AACNs

Question 20

_____ are instrumental in ensuring care that is evidence based and that safety programs are in place.

Accepted Answer

A)  CNSs 
B)  APNs 
C)  SCCMs 
D)  AACNs 
A)  CNSs 
B)  APNs 
C)  SCCMs 
D)  AACNs

Exam 1: Critical Care Nursing Practice

A specific therapy or care that is an option to what is considered conventional treatment of a condition is known as

Evidence-based nursing practice takes into account

The systematic decision-making model used by nurses is known as

During World War II,_____ were developed to care for critically injured patients.

Emphasis is on human integrity and stresses the theory that the body,mind,and spirit are interdependent and inseparable.This statement describes which methodology of care?

The _____ administers many critical care certifications exams for registered nurses.

A patient was admitted to a rural ICU in Montana.Critical care nurses are assisting with monitoring and care of the patient from the closest major city.This is an example of

Prayer,guided imagery,and massage are all examples of

Designing therapeutic activities that move a patient from one state of health to another is an example of

The term diversity encompasses the following:

According to AACN,a critical care nurse's responsibilities include

_____ continues to be one of the most error-prone nursing interventions for critical care nurses.

According to Kupperschmidt,to become a skilled communicator,one must

The AACN has developed short directives that can be used as quick references for clinical use that are known as

The description of a health condition primary resolved by nursing interventions or therapies is known as

Working with individuals of other professions to maintain a climate of mutual respect and shared values best describes the concept of

A physician and nurse are performing a dressing change on an unresponsive patient in room I-14.The physician asks the nurse for an update on the patient in room I-13.The nurse should

A stepwise decision-making flowchart for a specific care process is known as a(n)

_____ have a broad depth of knowledge and expertise in their specialty area and manage complex clinical and system issues.

_____ are instrumental in ensuring care that is evidence based and that safety programs are in place.

Ethical Issues

Legal Issues

Genetics and Genomics in Critical Care

Patient and Family Education

Psychosocial and Spiritual Alterations and Management

Sleep Alterations and Management

Nutrition Alterations and Management

Pain and Pain Management

Sedation,Agitation,Delirium: Assessment and Management

End-Of-Life Issues

Cardiovascular Anatomy and Physiology

Cardiovascular Clinical Assessment

Cardiovascular Diagnostic Procedures

Cardiovascular Disorders

Cardiovascular Therapeutic Management

Pulmonary Anatomy and Physiology

Pulmonary Clinical Assessment

Pulmonary Diagnostic Procedures

Pulmonary Disorders

Pulmonary Therapeutic Management

Neurologic Anatomy and Physiology

Neurologic Clinical Assessment and Diagnostic Procedures

Neurologic Disorders and Therapeutic Management

Kidney Anatomy and Physiology

Kidney Clinical Assessment and Diagnostic Procedures

Kidney Disorders and Therapeutic Management

Gastrointestinal Anatomy and Physiology

Gastrointestinal Clinical Assessment and Diagnostic Procedures

Gastrointestinal Disorders and Therapeutic Management

Endocrine Anatomy and Physiology

Endocrine Clinical Assessment and Diagnostic Procedures

Endocrine Disorders and Therapeutic Management

Trauma

Shock,sepsis,and Multiple Organ Dysfunction Syndrome

Burns

Organ Donation and Transplantation

Hematologic Disorders and Oncologic Emergencies

The Obstetric Patient

The Pediatric Patient

The Older Adult Patient

The Perianesthesia Patient

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