Test Bank for Understanding the Essentials of
Critical Care Nursing 3rd Edition Perrin
Chapters 1 - 19
, TEST BANK FOR UNDERSTANDING THE ESSENTIALS OF CRITICAL CARE NURSING 3RD EDITION BY
KATHLEEN PERRIN, CARRIE MACLEOD
TABLE OF CONTENT
1. What is Critical Care?
2. Care of the Critical Ill Patient
3. Care of the Patient with Respiratory Failure
4. Interpretation and Management of Basic Dysrhythmias
5. Cardiodynamics and Hemodynamic Regulation
6. Care of the Patient Experiencing Shock
7. Care of the Patient Experiencing Heart Failure
8. Care of the Patient Experiencing Acute Coronary Syndrome
9. Care of the Patient Following Traumatic Injury
10. Care of the Patient Experiencing an Intracranial Dysfunction
11. Care of the Patient With a Cerebral or Cerbrovascular Disorder
12. Care of the Critically Ill Patient Experiencing Alcohol Withdrawal and/or Liver Failure
13. Care of the Patient With an Acute Gastrointestinal Bleed or Pancreatitis
14. Care of the Patient with Problems in Glucose Metabolism
15. Care of the Patient with Acute Kidney Injury
16. Care of the Organ Donor and Transplant Recipient
17. Care of the Acutely Ill Burn Patient
18. Care of the Patient with Sepsis
19. Care of the ICU Patient at the End of Life
, Perrin: Understanding the Essentials of Critical Care Nursing Chapter 1:
What is Critical Care?
MULTIPLE CHOICE. Choose the one alternative that best completes the statement or answers the ques
1) Of the following patients, who should be cared for in a critical care unit? A patient: (Select all that apply.)
A) With an acetaminophen overdose
B) Suffering from acute mental illness
C) With chronic renal failure
D) With acute decompensated heart failure
ANSWER: A, D
Explanation: A) (Note: This requires multiple responses to be correct.)
Critical care units are c o- e
s tf ficient units for caring for patients with specific organ
system failure. Although the organ failing in #4 is obvious, patients with acetaminophen overdose
often suffer liver failure as a consequence. #2 and #3 present patient concerns of a noncritical
nature.
Nursing Process: Evaluation Cognitive
Level: Analysis
Category of Need: Physiological Integrity–Physiological Adaptation
B) (Note: This requires multiple responses to be correct.)
Critical care units are c o- e
s tf ficient units for caring for patients with specific organ
system failure. Although the organ failing in #4 is obvious, patients with acetaminophen overdose
often suffer liver failure as a consequence. #2 and #3 present patient concerns of a noncritical
nature.
Nursing Process: Evaluation Cognitive
Level: Analysis
Category of Need: Physiological Integrity–Physiological Adaptation
C) (Note: This requires multiple responses to be correct.)
Critical care units are c o- e
s tf ficient units for caring for patients with specific organ
system failure. Although the organ failing in #4 is obvious, patients with acetaminophen overdose
often suffer liver failure as a consequence. #2 and #3 present patient concerns of a noncritical
nature.
Nursing Process: Evaluation Cognitive
Level: Analysis
Category of Need: Physiological Integrity–Physiological Adaptation
D) (Note: This requires multiple responses to be correct.)
Critical care units are c o- e
s tf ficient units for caring for patients with specific organ
system failure. Although the organ failing in #4 is obvious, patients with acetaminophen overdose
often suffer liver failure as a consequence. #2 and #3 present patient concerns of a noncritical
nature.
Nursing Process: Evaluation Cognitive
Level: Analysis
Category of Need: Physiological Integrity–Physiological Adaptation
2) A hospital in a small rural town would be able to provide which level of care in the critical care unit?
A) Level I
B) Level II
C) Level III
D) It is unlikely that the hospital would have a critical care unit
ANSWER: C
Explanation: A) #1 and #2 describe more advanced and inclusive critical care abilities; #4 is not likely a all
because most hospitals have some critical care areas.
Nursing Process: Evaluation
1
, Cognitive Level: Application
Category of Need: Safe, Effective Care Environment–Management of Care
B) #1 and #2 describe more advanced and inclusive critical care abilities; #4 is not likely a all
because most hospitals have some critical care areas.
Nursing Process: Evaluation
Cognitive Level: Application
Category of Need: Safe, Effective Care Environment–Management of Care
C) #1 and #2 describe more advanced and inclusive critical care abilities; #4 is not likely a all
because most hospitals have some critical care areas.
Nursing Process: Evaluation
Cognitive Level: Application
Category of Need: Safe, Effective Care Environment–Management of Care
D) #1 and #2 describe more advanced and inclusive critical care abilities; #4 is not likely a all
because most hospitals have some critical care areas.
Nursing Process: Evaluation
Cognitive Level: Application
Category of Need: Safe, Effective Care Environment–Management of Care
3) A nurse employed in an "open" ICU would most likely be working with a:
A) Multidisciplinary team with physicians who are also responsible for patients on other units.
B) Multidisciplinary team that includes a physician employed by the hospital.
C) Physician in charge of patient care who is a specialist in critical care.
D) Primary care physician who must consult a critical care specialist.
ANSWER: A
Explanation: A) #2, #3, and #4 refer to "closed" ICUs.
Nursing Process: Evaluation Cognitive
Level: Analysis
Category of Need: Safe, Effective Care Environment–Management of Care
B) #2, #3, and #4 refer to "closed" ICUs.
Nursing Process: Evaluation
Cognitive Level: Analysis
Category of Need: Safe, Effective Care Environment–Management of Care
C) #2, #3, and #4 refer to "closed" ICUs.
Nursing Process: Evaluation
Cognitive Level: Analysis
Category of Need: Safe, Effective Care Environment–Management of Care
D) #2, #3, and #4 refer to "closed" ICUs.
Nursing Process: Evaluation
Cognitive Level: Analysis
Category of Need: Safe, Effective Care Environment–Management of Care
4) According to the Institute of Medicine, technology increases the likelihood of errors in critical care units when:
A) It relies heavily on human decisi-om
n aking.
B) Devices are programmed to function without d ou- bclheecks.
C) It makes the workload seem overwhelming to health care providers.
D) There is uniform equipment throughout each facility.
ANSWER: B
Explanation: A) #1, #3, and #4 have not been identified to increase the likelihood of errors in the critica care unit.
Nursing Process: Evaluation
Cognitive Level: Comprehension
Category of Need: Safe, Effective Care Environment–Management of Care
B) #1, #3, and #4 have not been identified to increase the likelihood of errors in the critica care
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Critical Care Nursing 3rd Edition Perrin
Chapters 1 - 19
, TEST BANK FOR UNDERSTANDING THE ESSENTIALS OF CRITICAL CARE NURSING 3RD EDITION BY
KATHLEEN PERRIN, CARRIE MACLEOD
TABLE OF CONTENT
1. What is Critical Care?
2. Care of the Critical Ill Patient
3. Care of the Patient with Respiratory Failure
4. Interpretation and Management of Basic Dysrhythmias
5. Cardiodynamics and Hemodynamic Regulation
6. Care of the Patient Experiencing Shock
7. Care of the Patient Experiencing Heart Failure
8. Care of the Patient Experiencing Acute Coronary Syndrome
9. Care of the Patient Following Traumatic Injury
10. Care of the Patient Experiencing an Intracranial Dysfunction
11. Care of the Patient With a Cerebral or Cerbrovascular Disorder
12. Care of the Critically Ill Patient Experiencing Alcohol Withdrawal and/or Liver Failure
13. Care of the Patient With an Acute Gastrointestinal Bleed or Pancreatitis
14. Care of the Patient with Problems in Glucose Metabolism
15. Care of the Patient with Acute Kidney Injury
16. Care of the Organ Donor and Transplant Recipient
17. Care of the Acutely Ill Burn Patient
18. Care of the Patient with Sepsis
19. Care of the ICU Patient at the End of Life
, Perrin: Understanding the Essentials of Critical Care Nursing Chapter 1:
What is Critical Care?
MULTIPLE CHOICE. Choose the one alternative that best completes the statement or answers the ques
1) Of the following patients, who should be cared for in a critical care unit? A patient: (Select all that apply.)
A) With an acetaminophen overdose
B) Suffering from acute mental illness
C) With chronic renal failure
D) With acute decompensated heart failure
ANSWER: A, D
Explanation: A) (Note: This requires multiple responses to be correct.)
Critical care units are c o- e
s tf ficient units for caring for patients with specific organ
system failure. Although the organ failing in #4 is obvious, patients with acetaminophen overdose
often suffer liver failure as a consequence. #2 and #3 present patient concerns of a noncritical
nature.
Nursing Process: Evaluation Cognitive
Level: Analysis
Category of Need: Physiological Integrity–Physiological Adaptation
B) (Note: This requires multiple responses to be correct.)
Critical care units are c o- e
s tf ficient units for caring for patients with specific organ
system failure. Although the organ failing in #4 is obvious, patients with acetaminophen overdose
often suffer liver failure as a consequence. #2 and #3 present patient concerns of a noncritical
nature.
Nursing Process: Evaluation Cognitive
Level: Analysis
Category of Need: Physiological Integrity–Physiological Adaptation
C) (Note: This requires multiple responses to be correct.)
Critical care units are c o- e
s tf ficient units for caring for patients with specific organ
system failure. Although the organ failing in #4 is obvious, patients with acetaminophen overdose
often suffer liver failure as a consequence. #2 and #3 present patient concerns of a noncritical
nature.
Nursing Process: Evaluation Cognitive
Level: Analysis
Category of Need: Physiological Integrity–Physiological Adaptation
D) (Note: This requires multiple responses to be correct.)
Critical care units are c o- e
s tf ficient units for caring for patients with specific organ
system failure. Although the organ failing in #4 is obvious, patients with acetaminophen overdose
often suffer liver failure as a consequence. #2 and #3 present patient concerns of a noncritical
nature.
Nursing Process: Evaluation Cognitive
Level: Analysis
Category of Need: Physiological Integrity–Physiological Adaptation
2) A hospital in a small rural town would be able to provide which level of care in the critical care unit?
A) Level I
B) Level II
C) Level III
D) It is unlikely that the hospital would have a critical care unit
ANSWER: C
Explanation: A) #1 and #2 describe more advanced and inclusive critical care abilities; #4 is not likely a all
because most hospitals have some critical care areas.
Nursing Process: Evaluation
1
, Cognitive Level: Application
Category of Need: Safe, Effective Care Environment–Management of Care
B) #1 and #2 describe more advanced and inclusive critical care abilities; #4 is not likely a all
because most hospitals have some critical care areas.
Nursing Process: Evaluation
Cognitive Level: Application
Category of Need: Safe, Effective Care Environment–Management of Care
C) #1 and #2 describe more advanced and inclusive critical care abilities; #4 is not likely a all
because most hospitals have some critical care areas.
Nursing Process: Evaluation
Cognitive Level: Application
Category of Need: Safe, Effective Care Environment–Management of Care
D) #1 and #2 describe more advanced and inclusive critical care abilities; #4 is not likely a all
because most hospitals have some critical care areas.
Nursing Process: Evaluation
Cognitive Level: Application
Category of Need: Safe, Effective Care Environment–Management of Care
3) A nurse employed in an "open" ICU would most likely be working with a:
A) Multidisciplinary team with physicians who are also responsible for patients on other units.
B) Multidisciplinary team that includes a physician employed by the hospital.
C) Physician in charge of patient care who is a specialist in critical care.
D) Primary care physician who must consult a critical care specialist.
ANSWER: A
Explanation: A) #2, #3, and #4 refer to "closed" ICUs.
Nursing Process: Evaluation Cognitive
Level: Analysis
Category of Need: Safe, Effective Care Environment–Management of Care
B) #2, #3, and #4 refer to "closed" ICUs.
Nursing Process: Evaluation
Cognitive Level: Analysis
Category of Need: Safe, Effective Care Environment–Management of Care
C) #2, #3, and #4 refer to "closed" ICUs.
Nursing Process: Evaluation
Cognitive Level: Analysis
Category of Need: Safe, Effective Care Environment–Management of Care
D) #2, #3, and #4 refer to "closed" ICUs.
Nursing Process: Evaluation
Cognitive Level: Analysis
Category of Need: Safe, Effective Care Environment–Management of Care
4) According to the Institute of Medicine, technology increases the likelihood of errors in critical care units when:
A) It relies heavily on human decisi-om
n aking.
B) Devices are programmed to function without d ou- bclheecks.
C) It makes the workload seem overwhelming to health care providers.
D) There is uniform equipment throughout each facility.
ANSWER: B
Explanation: A) #1, #3, and #4 have not been identified to increase the likelihood of errors in the critica care unit.
Nursing Process: Evaluation
Cognitive Level: Comprehension
Category of Need: Safe, Effective Care Environment–Management of Care
B) #1, #3, and #4 have not been identified to increase the likelihood of errors in the critica care
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