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Introduction to Critical Care Nursing
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Introduction to Critical Care Nursing
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Test Bank for Introduction to Critical Care Nursing 8th Edition resource helps to prepare for clinical practice in
progressive and critical care nursing. Basically this guide helps you to study and prepare for Next-
Generation Exam
Parts covered
FUNDAMENTAL CONCEPTS
TOOLS FOR THE CRITICAL CARE NURSE
NURSING CARE DURING CRITICAL ILLNESS
Introduction to Critical Care Nursing
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Chapter 01: Overview of Critical Care Nursing
MULTIPLE CHOICE
1. Which of the following professional organizations best supports critical care nursing practice?
a. American Association of Critical-Care Registered nurses(-AACN )
b. American Heart Association
c. American Registered nurses Association
d. Society of Critical Care Medicine
ANS: A
The American Association of Critical-Care Registered nurses is the specialty organization that supports and
representscritical care registered nurses. The American Heart Association supports cardiovascular initiatives. The
American Registered nurses Association supports all registered nurses. The Society of Critical Care Medicine
represents the multiprofessional critical care team under the direction of an intensivist.
DIF: Cognitive Level: Knowledge REF: p. 4
OBJ: Discuss the purposes and functions of the professional organizations that support critical care practice.
TOP: Nursing Process Step: N/A
MSC: NCLEX: Safe and Effective Care Environment
2. A registered nurse has been working as a staff registered 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. CCRN
d. PCCN
ANS: C
The CCRN certification is appropriate for registered nurses in bedside practice who care for critically ill
patients. TheACNPC certification is for acute care registered nurse practitioners. The CCNS certification is
for critical care clinical registered nurse specialists. The PCCN certification is for staff registered nurses
working in progressive care, intermediate care, or step-down unit settings.
DIF: Cognitive Level: Application REF: p. 5
OBJ: Explain certification options for critical care registered nurses. TOP: Nursing Process Step:
N/AMSC: NCLEX: Safe and Effective Care Environment
Introduction to Critical Care Nursing
Introduction to Critical Care Nursing
, 2
Introduction to Critical Care Nursing
, 3
Test Bank for Introduction to Critical Care Nursing 8th Edition resource helps to prepare for clinical practice in
progressive and critical care nursing. Basically this guide helps you to study and prepare for Next-
Generation Exam
Parts covered
FUNDAMENTAL CONCEPTS
TOOLS FOR THE CRITICAL CARE NURSE
NURSING CARE DURING CRITICAL ILLNESS
Introduction to Critical Care Nursing
, 4
Chapter 01: Overview of Critical Care Nursing
MULTIPLE CHOICE
1. Which of the following professional organizations best supports critical care nursing practice?
a. American Association of Critical-Care Registered nurses(-AACN )
b. American Heart Association
c. American Registered nurses Association
d. Society of Critical Care Medicine
ANS: A
The American Association of Critical-Care Registered nurses is the specialty organization that supports and
representscritical care registered nurses. The American Heart Association supports cardiovascular initiatives. The
American Registered nurses Association supports all registered nurses. The Society of Critical Care Medicine
represents the multiprofessional critical care team under the direction of an intensivist.
DIF: Cognitive Level: Knowledge REF: p. 4
OBJ: Discuss the purposes and functions of the professional organizations that support critical care practice.
TOP: Nursing Process Step: N/A
MSC: NCLEX: Safe and Effective Care Environment
2. A registered nurse has been working as a staff registered 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. CCRN
d. PCCN
ANS: C
The CCRN certification is appropriate for registered nurses in bedside practice who care for critically ill
patients. TheACNPC certification is for acute care registered nurse practitioners. The CCNS certification is
for critical care clinical registered nurse specialists. The PCCN certification is for staff registered nurses
working in progressive care, intermediate care, or step-down unit settings.
DIF: Cognitive Level: Application REF: p. 5
OBJ: Explain certification options for critical care registered nurses. TOP: Nursing Process Step:
N/AMSC: NCLEX: Safe and Effective Care Environment
Introduction to Critical Care Nursing
