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Start here to master the concepts, technology, and procedures of critical care nursing! Introduction to Critical Care Nursing, 8th Edition prepares you to provide safe, effective, patient-centered care in a variety of high-acuity, progressive, and critical care settings. Evidence-based coverage inc...
A patient chooses to have the certified nurse midwife (CNM) provide care during her pregnancy. What does the CNMs scope of practice include?
Answer: Comprehensive prenatal care : The CNM provides comprehensive prenatal and postnatal care, attends uncomplicated deliveries, and ensures that a backup physician is available in case of unforeseen problems.
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A pregnant woman who has recently immigrated to the United States comments to the nurse, I am afraid of childbirth. It is so dangerous. I am afraid I will die. What is the best nursing response reflecting cultural sensitivity?
Answer: Tell me why you are afraid of childbirth.
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An urban area has been reported to have a high perinatal mortality rate. What informationdoes this provide?
Answer: Fetal and neonatal deaths per 1000 live births per year
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What is the focus of current maternity practice?
Answer: A quality family experience for each patient
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Who advocated the establishment of the Childrens Bureau?
Answer: Lillian Wald
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What was the result of research done in the 1930s by the Childrens Bureau?
Answer: Hot lunch programs were established in many schools.
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Chapter 01: Overview of Critical Care Nursing
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1. Which of the following professional organizations best supports critical care nursing practice?
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a. American Association of Critical-Care Nurses
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b. American Heart Association
c. American Nurses Association
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d. Society of Critical Care Medicine
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The American Association of Critical-Care Nurses is the 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 multi
professional critical care team under the direction of an
DIF: Cognitive Level: Knowledge
OBJ: Discuss the purposes and functions of the professional Orgnization that support critical care
practice. TOP: Nursing Process Step: N/A MSC: NCLEX: Safe and Effective Care
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2. A nurse has been working as a staff nurse in the surgical inabteirbn.scoivme/tecsat re unit for 2
years and is interested 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 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 satbeiprb-.cdoomw/tenstunit settings.
DIF: Cognitive Level: Application
OBJ: Explain certification options for critical care nurses. TOP: Nursing Process Step: N/A
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3. What is the main purpose of certification for critical care nursing?
a. To assure the consumer that critical nurses will not maakbeirba.commi/tsetsatke.
b. To help prepare the critical care nurse for graduate school.
c. To assist in promoting magnet status for a facility.
d. To validate a nurse’s knowledge of critical care nursing.
ANS: D
Certification assists in validating knowledge of the field, promotes excellence in the profession, and
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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.
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c. Considering the needs of patients and their families, which drives nursing
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d. Addressing the patients’ needs for energy and support.
ANS: C
The synergy model of practice states that the needs of patiaebnirtbs.caomnd/tefsat milies 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.
DIF: Cognitive Level: Application
OBJ: Describe standards of professional practice for critical care nursing.
TOP: Nursing Process Step: N/A MSC: NCLEX: Safe and Effective Care Environment
5. 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 intensivisatbiarbn.cdoma/rtersatnge for her to meet with the family
at 4:00 PM in the conference room. Which competency of critical care nursing does this represent?
a. Advocacy and moral agency in solving ethical issues
b. Clinical judgment and clinical reasoning skills
c. Collaboration with patients, families, and team members
d. Facilitation of learning for patients, families, and team members
ANS: C
Although one might consider that all of these competencies are being addressed, communication and
collaboration with the family and physician best exemplify the competency of collaboration.
DIF: Cognitive Level: Analysis
OBJ: Describe standards of professional practice for critical care nursing.
TOP: Nursing Process Step: N/A MSC: NCLEX: Saafbeirba.ncodmE/teffset ctive Care
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6. The AACN Standards for Acute and Critical Care Nursing Practice uses what framework to
guide critical care nursing practice?
a. Evidence-based practice
b. Healthy work environment
c. National Patient Safety Goals
d. Nursing process
ANS: D
The AACN Standards for Acute and Critical Care Nursing Practice delineate the nursing process as
applied to critically ill patients: collect data, detaebrirmb.cionme/tdesiat gnoses, identify expected
outcomes, develop a plan of care, implement interventions, and evaluate care. AACN promotes a
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