Critical Care Nursing: Diagnosis and
Management – 10th Edition, Linda D. Urden
& Kathleen M. Stacy | Complete Test Bank
All Chapters
History of Critical Care - answers-Originated during war, when patients were separated based
on acuity.
Advanced Practice Roles - answers-Includes Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS) and Nurse
Practitioner (NP).
SCCM - answers-oversees and monitors critical care practice.
AACN - answers-provides education, oversees certifications, develops practice guidelines.
Beacon Award for Excellence - answers-Recognizes excellence in ICU care based on leadership
structure, appropriate staffing and engagement, effective communication, knowledge and
learning development, evidence-based practice, and outcome measurement.
Practice Alerts - answers-Represent major changes in how care is delivered, often arising from
evidence-based practice findings.
Evidence-Based Nursing Practice (EBP) - answers-Uses data and research evidence to guide
nursing practice, including studies showing negative outcomes.
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, Holistic Critical Care Nursing - answers-Individualized, patient-centered care that includes
cultural sensitivity, respect for patient wishes, and a family-centered approach.
Complementary Therapy - answers-Used in addition to standard treatment.
Alternative Therapy - answers-Used instead of standard treatment.
Scope of Nursing Practice - answers-Nurses may adapt care unless a specific treatment is
ordered and must have proper education and competency.
Core Competencies - answers-Nurses must be confident in their skill level; if lacking
competency, a development plan must be created.
Case Management - answers-Oversees care coordination and discharge planning.
Care Management - answers-Day-to-day inpatient collaboration.
Clinical Algorithms - answers-"If-then" decision pathways.
Protocols - answers-Must be followed exactly; cannot be altered.
FDA - answers-Approves or revokes medications.
HIPAA - answers-Established in 1996 to protect patient privacy.
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Management – 10th Edition, Linda D. Urden
& Kathleen M. Stacy | Complete Test Bank
All Chapters
History of Critical Care - answers-Originated during war, when patients were separated based
on acuity.
Advanced Practice Roles - answers-Includes Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS) and Nurse
Practitioner (NP).
SCCM - answers-oversees and monitors critical care practice.
AACN - answers-provides education, oversees certifications, develops practice guidelines.
Beacon Award for Excellence - answers-Recognizes excellence in ICU care based on leadership
structure, appropriate staffing and engagement, effective communication, knowledge and
learning development, evidence-based practice, and outcome measurement.
Practice Alerts - answers-Represent major changes in how care is delivered, often arising from
evidence-based practice findings.
Evidence-Based Nursing Practice (EBP) - answers-Uses data and research evidence to guide
nursing practice, including studies showing negative outcomes.
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, Holistic Critical Care Nursing - answers-Individualized, patient-centered care that includes
cultural sensitivity, respect for patient wishes, and a family-centered approach.
Complementary Therapy - answers-Used in addition to standard treatment.
Alternative Therapy - answers-Used instead of standard treatment.
Scope of Nursing Practice - answers-Nurses may adapt care unless a specific treatment is
ordered and must have proper education and competency.
Core Competencies - answers-Nurses must be confident in their skill level; if lacking
competency, a development plan must be created.
Case Management - answers-Oversees care coordination and discharge planning.
Care Management - answers-Day-to-day inpatient collaboration.
Clinical Algorithms - answers-"If-then" decision pathways.
Protocols - answers-Must be followed exactly; cannot be altered.
FDA - answers-Approves or revokes medications.
HIPAA - answers-Established in 1996 to protect patient privacy.
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