Introduction Critical Care Nursing 7th Edition by Sole Klein - Test Bank

Chapter 01: Overview of Critical Care Nursing

Sole-Introduction to Critical Care Nursing, 7th Edition

MULTIPLE CHOICE

1.Which of the following professional organizations best supports critical care nursing practice?

ANS:A

The American Association of Critical-Care Nurses is the specialty organization that supports and represents critical care nurses. The American Heart Association supports cardiovascular initiatives. The American Nurses Association supports all nurses. The Society of Critical Care Medicine represents the multiprofessional critical care team under the direction of an intensivist.

DIF:Cognitive Level: Remember/KnowledgeREF:p. 5

OBJ:Discuss the purposes and functions of the professional organizations that support critical care practice.TOP:Nursing Process Step: N/A

MSC:NCLEX Client Needs Category: Safe and Effective Care Environment

2.A nurse has been working as a staff nurse in the surgical intensive care unit for 2 years and is interested in certification. Which credential would be most applicable for the nurse to seek?

ANS:C

The CCRN certification is appropriate for nurses in bedside practice who care for critically ill patients. The ACNPC-AG certification is for acute care nurse practitioners. The CNML is for critical care nurse managers or leaders. The PCCN certification is for staff nurses working in progressive care, intermediate care, or step-down unit settings.

DIF:Cognitive Level: Remember/KnowledgeREF:p. 6

OBJ:Explain certification options for critical care nurses.TOP:Nursing Process Step: N/A

MSC:NCLEX Client Needs Category: Safe and Effective Care Environment

3.The main purpose of certification is to

ANS:D

Certification assists in validating knowledge of the field, promotes excellence in the profession, and helps nurses to maintain their knowledge of critical care nursing. Certification helps to assure the consumer that the nurse has a minimum level of knowledge; however, it does not ensure that care will be mistake-free. Certification does not prepare one for graduate school; however, achieving certification demonstrates motivation for achievement and professionalism. Magnet facilities are rated on the number of certified nurses; however, that is not the purpose of certification.

DIF:Cognitive Level: Remember/KnowledgeREF:p. 6

OBJ:Explain certification options for critical care nurses.TOP:Nursing Process Step: N/A

MSC:NCLEX Client Needs Category: Safe and Effective Care Environment

4.The synergy model of practice focuses on

ANS:C

The synergy model of practice states that the needs of patients and families influence and drive competencies of nurses. Nursing practice based on the synergy model would involve tailored visiting to meet the patient’s and family’s needs and the application of alternative therapies if desired by the patient, but that is not the primary focus of the model.

DIF:Cognitive Level: Remember/KnowledgeREF:p. 6

OBJ:Describe standards of professional practice for critical care nursing.

TOP:Nursing Process Step: N/A

MSC:NCLEX Client Needs Category: Safe and Effective Care Environment

5. The family of your critically ill patient tells you that they have not spoken with the physician in over 24 hours and that they have some questions they want clarified. During morning rounds, you convey this concern to the attending intensivist and arrange a meeting with the family at 4:00 PM. Which competency of critical care nursing does this represent?

a.