Complete Introduction to Critical Care Nursing 8th Edition Sole
Questions & Answers with rationales (Chapter 1-21)
TESTBANK
Chapter 01: Overview of
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Sole: Introduction to Critical Care Nursing, 8th Edition
MULTIPLE CHOICE
1. Which of the following professional organizations best supports critical care nursing practice?
a. American Association of Critical-Care Nurses
b. American Heart Association
c. American Nurses Association
d. Society of Critical Care Medicine
ANS: A
The American Association of Critical-Care Nurses is the 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 multi
professional critical care team under the direction of an
DIF: Cognitive Level: Knowledge
OBJ: Discuss the purposes and functions of the professional Orgnization that support critical care
practice. TOP: Nursing Process Step: N/A
MSC: NCLEX: Safe and Effective Care Environment
2. A nurse has been working as a staff nurse in the surgical inabteirbn.scoivme/tecsat re unit for 2
years and is interested in certification. Which credential would be most applicable for her to seek?
a. ACNPC
b. CCNS
c. CCRN
d. PCCN
ANS: C
The CCRN certification is appropriate for nurses in bedside practice who care for critically ill patients.
The ACNPC certification is for acute care nurse practitioners. The CCNS certification is for critical
care clinical nurse specialists. The PCCN certification is for staff nurses working in progressive care,
intermediate care, or satbeiprb-.cdoomw/tenstunit settings.
DIF: Cognitive Level: Application
OBJ: Explain certification options for critical care nurses. TOP: Nursing Process Step: N/A
MSC: NCLEX: Safe and Effective Care Environment
3. What is the main purpose of certification for critical care nursing?
a. To assure the consumer that critical nurses will not maakbeirba.commi/tsetsatke.
b. To help prepare the critical care nurse for graduate school.
c. To assist in promoting magnet status for a facility.
d. To validate a nurse’s knowledge of critical care nursing.
ANS: D
Certification assists in validating knowledge of the field, promotes excellence in the profession, and
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helps nurses to maintain their knowledge of critical care nursing. Certification helps to assure the
consumer that the nurse has a minimumablirebv.ceolmo/tefskt nowledge; 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 p [Show Less]