Critical Care Nursing 1 Quiz

What is the definition of critical care nursing?

• Emergency care services for all patients

• Routine care services for stable patients

• Comprehensive, specialized, and individualized nursing care services rendered to patients with life-threatening conditions

• Basic and general nursing care services

What is considered a critical condition in nursing assessment?

• Minor cut

• Severe shock

• Common cold

• Headache

What is the role of a critical care nurse?

• Provide indirect care to patients

• Responsible for making life-and-death decisions

• Only provide care during regular hours

• Not involved in patient advocacy

What is the main focus of an excellent ICU?

• Interns managing patient care

• Lack of coordination and communication

• Minimal use of pharmaceuticals

• Full-time intensivist for daily rounds

What is the purpose of a transitional unit in critical care?

• To have a lack of cohesive plan

• To provide well-organized and coordinated care

• To increase physician conflict

• To have inconsistent night coverage

What is the definition of a critical care unit?

• Unit for outpatient services

• Unit for comprehensive care of critically ill patients

• Unit for patients with minor illnesses

• Unit for stable patients

What is the main advantage of a closed unit in ICU management?

• Confusion regarding final authority

• Potential to lock out private physicians

• Standardized protocol for care

• Increased physician conflict

What is the primary responsibility of medical and nursing directors in an ICU?

• No emphasis on research and education

• No responsibility for ICU management

• Use of inconsistent approaches

• Co-responsibility for ICU management

What is the definition of a critically ill patient?

• Patient requiring minimal nursing care

• Patient with minor health problems

• Patient at high risk for life-threatening health problems

• Patient with no potential health issues

What is the main focus of critical care technology?

• No use of ECG monitoring

• Monitoring and care of critically ill patients

• Extensive use of pharmaceuticals

• Avoiding the use of technology