Deck 1: Caring for the Critically Ill Patient

Question 1

According to Kupperschmidt, to become a skilled communicator, one must (Select all that apply)

A) become candid.
B) become reflective.
C) set goals and develop action plans.
D) survey the team.
E) become aware of self-deception.

Answer 1

become candid.
become reflective.
become aware of self-deception.

Question 2

Evidence-based nursing practice takes into account (Select all that apply)

A) clinical expertise of the nurse.
B) availability of staff and facility equipment.
C) research evidence on the topic.
D) patient knowledge of the disease.
E) patient preference regarding care

Answer 2

clinical expertise of the nurse.
research evidence on the topic.
patient preference regarding care

Question 3

A stepwise decision-making flowchart for a specific care process is known as a(n)

A) algorithm.
B) practice guideline.
C) protocol.
D) order set.

Answer 3

algorithm.

Question 4

A patient was admitted to a rural ICU in Montana.Critical care nurses are assisting with monitoring and care of the patient from the closest major city.This is an example of

A) telemedicine.
B) tele-ICU.
C) tele-informatics.
D) tele-hospital.

Question 5

Animal assisted, guided imagery, and massage are all examples of

A) alternative therapy.
B) holistic care.
C) complementary care.
D) individualized care.

Question 6

_____ continues to be one of the most error-prone nursing interventions for critical care nurses.

A) Inappropriate care
B) Intimidating and disruptive clinician behavior
C) Injury to patients by falls
D) Medication administration

Question 7

Emphasis is on human integrity and stresses the theory that the body, mind, and spirit are interdependent and inseparable.This statement describes which methodology of care?

A) Holistic care
B) Individualized care
C) Cultural care
D) Interdisciplinary care

Question 8

_____ have a broad depth of knowledge and expertise in their specialty area and manage complex clinical and system issues.

A) SCCMs
B) APNs
C) CNSs
D) AACNs

Question 9

The _____ administers many critical care certifications exams for registered nurses.

A) CNS
B) APN
C) SCCM
D) AACN

Question 10

_____ are instrumental in ensuring care that is evidence based and that safety programs are in place.

A) CNSs
B) APNs
C) SCCMs
D) AACNs

Question 11

Working with individuals of other professions to maintain a climate of mutual respect and shared values best describes the concept of

A) interprofessional teamwork and team-based care.
B) values and ethics for interprofessional practice.
C) interprofessional communication.
D) roles and responsibilities for collaborative practice.

Question 12

The AACN has developed short directives that can be used as quick references for clinical use that are known as

A) Critical Care Protocol.
B) Practice Policies.
C) Evidence-Based Research.
D) Practice Alerts.

Question 13

Which of the following units can provide high quality and cost effective care for patients who are less complex, more stable, and have a decreased need for physiologic monitoring could be placed on?

A) intensive care units
B) triage units
C) progressive care units
D) medical surgical units

Question 14

A specific therapy or care that is an option to what is considered conventional treatment of a condition is known as

A) Guided Imagery.
B) holistic care.
C) complementary care.
D) individualized care.