Critical Care Nursing
A Holistic Approach
12th Edition
Author(s)Patricia Gonce Morton; Paul
Thurman
TEST BANK
1. Foundations of Critical Care
2. Special Populations
3. Special Situations
4. Cardiovascular System
,5. Respiratory System
6. Renal System
7. Nervous System
8. Gastrointestinal System
9. Endocrine System
• Key Disorders:
10. Hematologic & Immune
11. Integumentary System
12. Multisystem & Emergencies
CORE PRIORITIES (ALWAYS REMEMBER)
• ABCs: Airway, Breathing, Circulation
• Early recognition + rapid intervention
• Holistic care: patient + family
• Interprofessional collaboration
• Patient safety & ethical practice
,Question 1
A critically ill patient’s family asks why the nurse is involving
multiple disciplines in care planning. Which response best
reflects the concept of holism in critical care nursing?
A. “Each discipline focuses on separate body systems to
improve efficiency.”
B. “Care is centered on the patient’s physical needs only during
critical illness.”
C. “We address the patient as a whole, including physical,
emotional, and social needs.”
D. “Only physicians determine the overall plan of care in critical
care.”
Correct Answer: C
Rationale:
Holistic critical care nursing emphasizes caring for the whole
person—physical, psychological, social, and spiritual
dimensions.
A is incorrect because holism integrates, not fragments, care.
B is incorrect because it limits care to physical needs.
D is incorrect because care is interdisciplinary, not physician-
only.
Source:
Critical Care Nursing: A Holistic Approach, 12th Edition –
Chapter 1: Critical Care Nursing Practice
, Question 2
Which outcome best demonstrates the value of critical care
nursing certification to patient care?
A. Increased hospital revenue
B. Improved patient outcomes and safety
C. Reduced nurse workload
D. Shorter physician rounding time
Correct Answer: B
Rationale:
Certification is associated with improved clinical competence,
which enhances patient safety and outcomes.
A is not a direct patient care outcome.
C is incorrect; certification does not necessarily reduce
workload.
D is unrelated to certification benefits.
Source:
Critical Care Nursing: A Holistic Approach, 12th Edition –
Chapter 1
Question 3
A nurse explains that certification enhances professional
accountability and knowledge. Which value is being described?
A. Value to patients and families
B. Value to nurses and employers
A Holistic Approach
12th Edition
Author(s)Patricia Gonce Morton; Paul
Thurman
TEST BANK
1. Foundations of Critical Care
2. Special Populations
3. Special Situations
4. Cardiovascular System
,5. Respiratory System
6. Renal System
7. Nervous System
8. Gastrointestinal System
9. Endocrine System
• Key Disorders:
10. Hematologic & Immune
11. Integumentary System
12. Multisystem & Emergencies
CORE PRIORITIES (ALWAYS REMEMBER)
• ABCs: Airway, Breathing, Circulation
• Early recognition + rapid intervention
• Holistic care: patient + family
• Interprofessional collaboration
• Patient safety & ethical practice
,Question 1
A critically ill patient’s family asks why the nurse is involving
multiple disciplines in care planning. Which response best
reflects the concept of holism in critical care nursing?
A. “Each discipline focuses on separate body systems to
improve efficiency.”
B. “Care is centered on the patient’s physical needs only during
critical illness.”
C. “We address the patient as a whole, including physical,
emotional, and social needs.”
D. “Only physicians determine the overall plan of care in critical
care.”
Correct Answer: C
Rationale:
Holistic critical care nursing emphasizes caring for the whole
person—physical, psychological, social, and spiritual
dimensions.
A is incorrect because holism integrates, not fragments, care.
B is incorrect because it limits care to physical needs.
D is incorrect because care is interdisciplinary, not physician-
only.
Source:
Critical Care Nursing: A Holistic Approach, 12th Edition –
Chapter 1: Critical Care Nursing Practice
, Question 2
Which outcome best demonstrates the value of critical care
nursing certification to patient care?
A. Increased hospital revenue
B. Improved patient outcomes and safety
C. Reduced nurse workload
D. Shorter physician rounding time
Correct Answer: B
Rationale:
Certification is associated with improved clinical competence,
which enhances patient safety and outcomes.
A is not a direct patient care outcome.
C is incorrect; certification does not necessarily reduce
workload.
D is unrelated to certification benefits.
Source:
Critical Care Nursing: A Holistic Approach, 12th Edition –
Chapter 1
Question 3
A nurse explains that certification enhances professional
accountability and knowledge. Which value is being described?
A. Value to patients and families
B. Value to nurses and employers
