Test Bank For
Critical Care Nursing Diagnosis and Management 9th Edition by by Linda D. Urden, Kathleen M. Stacy
Chapter 01: Critical Care Nursing Practice
MULTIPLE CHOICE
1. During World War II, what types of wards were developed to care for critically injured patients?
a. Intensive care
b. Triage
c. Shock
d. Postoperative
ANS: C
During World War II, shock wards were established to care for critically injured patients. Triage
wards establish the order in which a patient is seen or treated upon arrival to a hospital.
Postoperative wards were developed in 1900 and later evolved into intensive care units.
PTS: 1 DIF: Cognitive Level: Remembering REF: p. 2
OBJ: Nursing Process Step: N/A TOP: Critical Care Nursing Practice
MSC: NCLEX: Safe and Effective Care Environment
practice is not just about applying laws; it is also about understanding the broader social and ethical implications of decisions. Law exams often test a
student's ability to reason ethically and consider the consequences of legal decisions on society.5.3. The Role of Mathematics ExamsMathematics
exams, while also testing problem-solving and logical reasoning, have a more defined and technical structure. Mathematics is both an abstract and
practical discipline. In many ways, it is the foundation upon which fields like engineering, economics, computer science, and even social sciences are
built. Thus, mathematics exams serve to test not only a student’s computational ability but also their understanding of mathematical concepts and
their ability to apply them in real-world contexts.Exams in mathematics are designed to test a student’s fluency with numbers, algorithms, equations,
and mathematical proofs. Problem-solving is at the heart of mathematics exams. Whether it's calculating the area of a geometrical shape, solving
algebraic equations, or analyzing a statistical dataset, the primary objective is to see how well students can use mathematical tools to approach and
resolve problems. For higher-level mathematics, exams often require students to demonstrate the ability to prove theorems or present formal
mathematical arguments. This kind of rigorous, logical thinking is essential for students who plan to pursue careers in fields that rely heavily on
mathematics, such as finance, physics, computer science, and actuarial science.While business and law exams may emphasize analysis and
application, mathematics exams focus on the precise application of learned methods and the development of abstract reasoning. In mathematics, the
solution to a problem often exists as a single correct answer, but the journey to that solution may involve multiple steps that require a deep
understanding of the underlying mathematical principles.6. Challenges Faced by Students in Business, Law, and Mathematics ExamsDespite the
clear structure and purpose of exams in business, law, and mathematics, students often face considerable challenges in preparing for and performing
well in these exams. The challenges differ by discipline, reflecting the unique demands of each field.6.1. Challenges in Business ExamsOne of the
primary challenges in business exams is the need to balance theoretical understanding with practical application. Many business exams, especially
those based on case studies, require students to analyze complex scenarios with limited information. Students often struggle with formulating a
strategic
2. What type of practitioner has a broad depth of specialty knowledge and expertise and manages
complex clinical and system issues?
a. Registered nurses
b. Advanced practice nurses
c. Clinical nurse leaders
d. Intensivists
ANS: B
Advanced practice nurses (APNs) have a broad depth of knowledge and expertise in their
specialty area and manage complex clinical and systems issues. Intensivists are medical
practitioners who manage the critical ill patient. Registered nurses (RNs) are generally direct
care providers. Clinical nurse leaders (CNLs) generally do not manage system issues.
PTS: 1 DIF: Cognitive Level: Remembering REF: p. 5
OBJ: Nursing Process Step: N/A TOP: Critical Care Nursing Practice
MSC: NCLEX: Safe and Effective Care Environment
3. What type of practitioner is instrumental in ensuring care that is evidence based and that safety
, programs are in place?
a. Clinical nurse specialist
b. Advanced practice nurse
c. Registered nurses
d. Nurse practitioners
ANS: A
Clinical nurse specialists (CNSs) serve in specialty roles that use their clinical, teaching,
research, leadership, and consultative abilities. They are instrumental in ensuring that care is
evidence based and that safety programs are in place. Advanced practice nurses (APNs) have a
broad depth of knowledge and expertise in their specialty area and manage complex clinical and
systems issues. Registered nurses are generally direct care providers. Nurse practitioners (NPs)
manage direct clinical care of groups of patients.
PTS: 1 DIF: Cognitive Level: Remembering REF: p. 6
OBJ: Nursing Process Step: N/A TOP: Critical Care Nursing Practice
MSC: NCLEX: Safe and Effective Care Environment
practice is not just about applying laws; it is also about understanding the broader social and ethical implications of decisions. Law exams often test a
student's ability to reason ethically and consider the consequences of legal decisions on society.5.3. The Role of Mathematics ExamsMathematics
exams, while also testing problem-solving and logical reasoning, have a more defined and technical structure. Mathematics is both an abstract and
practical discipline. In many ways, it is the foundation upon which fields like engineering, economics, computer science, and even social sciences are
built. Thus, mathematics exams serve to test not only a student’s computational ability but also their understanding of mathematical concepts and
their ability to apply them in real-world contexts.Exams in mathematics are designed to test a student’s fluency with numbers, algorithms, equations,
and mathematical proofs. Problem-solving is at the heart of mathematics exams. Whether it's calculating the area of a geometrical shape, solving
algebraic equations, or analyzing a statistical dataset, the primary objective is to see how well students can use mathematical tools to approach and
resolve problems. For higher-level mathematics, exams often require students to demonstrate the ability to prove theorems or present formal
mathematical arguments. This kind of rigorous, logical thinking is essential for students who plan to pursue careers in fields that rely heavily on
mathematics, such as finance, physics, computer science, and actuarial science.While business and law exams may emphasize analysis and
application, mathematics exams focus on the precise application of learned methods and the development of abstract reasoning. In mathematics, the
solution to a problem often exists as a single correct answer, but the journey to that solution may involve multiple steps that require a deep
understanding of the underlying mathematical principles.6. Challenges Faced by Students in Business, Law, and Mathematics ExamsDespite the
clear structure and purpose of exams in business, law, and mathematics, students often face considerable challenges in preparing for and performing
well in these exams. The challenges differ by discipline, reflecting the unique demands of each field.6.1. Challenges in Business ExamsOne of the
primary challenges in business exams is the need to balance theoretical understanding with practical application. Many business exams, especially
those based on case studies, require students to analyze complex scenarios with limited information. Students often struggle with formulating a
strategic
4. Which professional organization administers critical care certification exams for registered
nurses?
a. State Board of Registered Nurses
b. National Association of Clinical Nurse Specialist
c. Society of Critical Care Medicine
d. American Association of Critical-Care Nurses
ANS: D
American Association of Critical-Care Nurses (AACN) administers certification exams for
registered nurses. The State Board of Registered Nurses (SBON) does not administer
certification exams. National Association of Clinical Nurse Specialists (NACNS) does not
administer certification exams. Society of Critical Care Medicine (SCCM) does not administer
nursing certification exams for registered nurses.
PTS: 1 DIF: Cognitive Level: Remembering REF: p. 7
OBJ: Nursing Process Step: N/A TOP: Critical Care Nursing Practice
MSC: NCLEX: Safe and Effective Care Environment
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?
a. Holistic care
b. Individualized care
c. Cultural care
, d. Interdisciplinary care
ANS: A
Holistic care focuses on human integrity and stresses that the body, mind, and spirit are
interdependent and inseparable. Individualized care recognizes the uniqueness of each patient’s
preferences, condition, and physiologic and psychosocial status. Cultural diversity in health care
is not a new topic, but it is gaining emphasis and importance as the world becomes more
accessible to all as the result of increasing technologies and interfaces with places and peoples.
Interdisciplinary care is care among a variety of health care professionals with the patient’s
health as the common goal.
PTS: 1 DIF: Cognitive Level: Remembering REF: p. 12
OBJ: Nursing Process Step: N/A TOP: Critical Care Nursing Practice
MSC: NCLEX: Safe and Effective Care Environment
practice is not just about applying laws; it is also about understanding the broader social and ethical implications of decisions. Law exams often test a
student's ability to reason ethically and consider the consequences of legal decisions on society.5.3. The Role of Mathematics ExamsMathematics
exams, while also testing problem-solving and logical reasoning, have a more defined and technical structure. Mathematics is both an abstract and
practical discipline. In many ways, it is the foundation upon which fields like engineering, economics, computer science, and even social sciences are
built. Thus, mathematics exams serve to test not only a student’s computational ability but also their understanding of mathematical concepts and
their ability to apply them in real-world contexts.Exams in mathematics are designed to test a student’s fluency with numbers, algorithms, equations,
and mathematical proofs. Problem-solving is at the heart of mathematics exams. Whether it's calculating the area of a geometrical shape, solving
algebraic equations, or analyzing a statistical dataset, the primary objective is to see how well students can use mathematical tools to approach and
resolve problems. For higher-level mathematics, exams often require students to demonstrate the ability to prove theorems or present formal
mathematical arguments. This kind of rigorous, logical thinking is essential for students who plan to pursue careers in fields that rely heavily on
mathematics, such as finance, physics, computer science, and actuarial science.While business and law exams may emphasize analysis and
application, mathematics exams focus on the precise application of learned methods and the development of abstract reasoning. In mathematics, the
solution to a problem often exists as a single correct answer, but the journey to that solution may involve multiple steps that require a deep
understanding of the underlying mathematical principles.6. Challenges Faced by Students in Business, Law, and Mathematics ExamsDespite the
clear structure and purpose of exams in business, law, and mathematics, students often face considerable challenges in preparing for and performing
well in these exams. The challenges differ by discipline, reflecting the unique demands of each field.6.1. Challenges in Business ExamsOne of the
primary challenges in business exams is the need to balance theoretical understanding with practical application. Many business exams, especially
those based on case studies, require students to analyze complex scenarios with limited information. Students often struggle with formulating a
strategic
6. The American Association of Critical-Care Nurses (AACN) has developed short directives that
can be used as quick references for clinical use that are known as
a. Critical Care Protocol.
b. Practice Policies.
c. Evidence-Based Research.
d. Practice Alerts.
ANS: D
The American Association of Critical-Care Nurses (AACN) has promulgated several evidence-
based practice summaries in the form of ―Practice Alerts.‖ Evidence-based nursing practice
considers the best research evidence on the care topic along with clinical expertise of the nurse
and patient preferences. Critical care protocol and practice policies are established by individual
institutions.
PTS: 1 DIF: Cognitive Level: Remembering REF: p. 9
OBJ: Nursing Process Step: N/A TOP: Critical Care Nursing Practice
MSC: NCLEX: Safe and Effective Care Environment
7. What type of therapy is an option to conventional treatment?
a. Alternative
b. Holistic
c. Complementary
d. Individualized
ANS: A
The term alternative denotes that a specific therapy is an option or alternative to what is
considered conventional treatment of a condition or state. The term complementary was
, proposed to describe therapies that can be used to complement or support conventional
treatments. Holistic care focuses on human integrity and stresses that the body, mind, and spirit
are interdependent and inseparable. Individualized care recognizes the uniqueness of each
patient’s preferences, condition, and physiologic and psychosocial status.
PTS: 1 DIF: Cognitive Level: Remembering REF: p. 16
OBJ: Nursing Process Step: N/A TOP: Critical Care Nursing Practice
MSC: NCLEX: Safe and Effective Care Environment
8. Prayer, guided imagery, and massage are all examples of what type of treatment?
a. Alternative therapy
b. Holistic care
c. Complementary care
d. Individualized care
ANS: C
The term complementary was proposed to describe therapies that can be used to complement or
support conventional treatments. Spirituality, prayer, guided imagery, massage, and animal-
assisted therapy are all examples of complementary care. The term alternative denotes that a
specific therapy is an option or alternative to what is considered conventional treatment of a
condition or state. Holistic care focuses on human integrity and stresses that the body, mind, and
spirit are interdependent and inseparable. Individualized care recognizes the uniqueness of each
patient’s preferences, condition, and physiologic and psychosocial status.
PTS: 1 DIF: Cognitive Level: Understanding REF: p. 16 | p. 17
OBJ: Nursing Process Step: N/A TOP: Critical Care Nursing Practice
MSC: NCLEX: Safe and Effective Care Environment
practice is not just about applying laws; it is also about understanding the broader social and ethical implications of decisions. Law exams often test a
student's ability to reason ethically and consider the consequences of legal decisions on society.5.3. The Role of Mathematics ExamsMathematics exams,
while also testing problem-solving and logical reasoning, have a more defined and technical structure. Mathematics is both an abstract and practical
discipline. In many ways, it is the foundation upon which fields like engineering, economics, computer science, and even social sciences are built. Thus,
mathematics exams serve to test not only a student’s computational ability but also their understanding of mathematical concepts and their ability to apply
them in real-world contexts.Exams in mathematics are designed to test a student’s fluency with numbers, algorithms, equations, and mathematical proofs.
Problem-solving is at the heart of mathematics exams. Whether it's calculating the area of a geometrical shape, solving algebraic equations, or analyzing a
statistical dataset, the primary objective is to see how well students can use mathematical tools to approach and resolve problems. For higher-level
mathematics, exams often require students to demonstrate the ability to prove theorems or present formal mathematical arguments. This kind of rigorous,
logical thinking is essential for students who plan to pursue careers in fields that rely heavily on mathematics, such as finance, physics, computer science,
and actuarial science.While business and law exams may emphasize analysis and application, mathematics exams focus on the precise application of learned
methods and the development of abstract reasoning. In mathematics, the solution to a problem often exists as a single correct answer, but the journey to that
solution may involve multiple steps that require a deep understanding of the underlying mathematical principles.6. Challenges Faced by Students in
Business, Law, and Mathematics ExamsDespite the clear structure and purpose of exams in business, law, and mathematics, students often face considerable
challenges in preparing for and performing well in these exams. The challenges differ by discipline, reflecting the unique demands of each field.6.1.
Challenges in Business ExamsOne of the primary challenges in business exams is the need to balance theoretical understanding with practical application.
Many business exams, especially those based on case studies, require students to analyze complex scenarios with limited information. Students often
struggle with formulating a strategic
9. What is the systematic decision-making model used by nurses termed?
a. Nursing diagnosis
b. Nursing interventions
c. Nursing evaluations
d. Nursing process
ANS: D
The nursing process is a systematic decision-making model that is cyclic, not linear. An essential
and distinguishing feature of any nursing diagnosis is that it describes a health condition.
Nursing interventions constitute the treatment approach to an identified health alteration.
Evaluation of attainment of the expected patient outcomes occurs formally at intervals
designated in the outcome criteria.
