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 expresses confusion about the
plan of care. Which nursing action best reflects the concept of
holistic critical care nursing practice?
A. Prioritizing physiologic stabilization over all other needs
B. Providing emotional support while explaining the care plan in
understandable terms
C. Delegating all communication to the physician
D. Limiting interaction to essential clinical updates
Correct Answer: B
Rationale:
Holistic care integrates physical, emotional, social, and spiritual
needs. Providing emotional support while clarifying the plan
addresses both psychological and informational needs. Option
A is incomplete because it ignores psychosocial needs. Option C
removes the nurse’s advocacy role. Option D limits
comprehensive care.
Source:
Critical Care Nursing: A Holistic Approach, 12th Edition –
Chapter 1
Question 2
Which outcome best demonstrates the value of critical care
nurse certification for patients and families?
, A. Reduced nurse workload
B. Improved patient outcomes and confidence in care
C. Increased hospital revenue
D. Decreased need for interdisciplinary collaboration
Correct Answer: B
Rationale:
Certification is associated with improved patient outcomes and
increased trust from patients and families. Option A is incorrect
because certification does not reduce workload. Option C is not
a primary patient-centered outcome. Option D contradicts
collaborative care principles.
Source:
Critical Care Nursing: A Holistic Approach, 12th Edition –
Chapter 1
Question 3
A nurse is implementing evidence-based practice (EBP) in the
ICU. Which action best reflects this approach?
A. Following unit tradition for all procedures
B. Integrating current research, clinical expertise, and patient
preferences
C. Relying solely on physician orders
D. Using only randomized controlled trials
Correct Answer: B
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 expresses confusion about the
plan of care. Which nursing action best reflects the concept of
holistic critical care nursing practice?
A. Prioritizing physiologic stabilization over all other needs
B. Providing emotional support while explaining the care plan in
understandable terms
C. Delegating all communication to the physician
D. Limiting interaction to essential clinical updates
Correct Answer: B
Rationale:
Holistic care integrates physical, emotional, social, and spiritual
needs. Providing emotional support while clarifying the plan
addresses both psychological and informational needs. Option
A is incomplete because it ignores psychosocial needs. Option C
removes the nurse’s advocacy role. Option D limits
comprehensive care.
Source:
Critical Care Nursing: A Holistic Approach, 12th Edition –
Chapter 1
Question 2
Which outcome best demonstrates the value of critical care
nurse certification for patients and families?
, A. Reduced nurse workload
B. Improved patient outcomes and confidence in care
C. Increased hospital revenue
D. Decreased need for interdisciplinary collaboration
Correct Answer: B
Rationale:
Certification is associated with improved patient outcomes and
increased trust from patients and families. Option A is incorrect
because certification does not reduce workload. Option C is not
a primary patient-centered outcome. Option D contradicts
collaborative care principles.
Source:
Critical Care Nursing: A Holistic Approach, 12th Edition –
Chapter 1
Question 3
A nurse is implementing evidence-based practice (EBP) in the
ICU. Which action best reflects this approach?
A. Following unit tradition for all procedures
B. Integrating current research, clinical expertise, and patient
preferences
C. Relying solely on physician orders
D. Using only randomized controlled trials
Correct Answer: B
