Which of the following is (are) official journal(s) of the A merican Association of Critical-Care Nurses? (Select all that apply.)

Question 1 of 5

A. American Journal of Critical Care B. Critical Care Clinics of North America C. Critical Care Nurse D. Critical Care Nursing Quarterly

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: Step-by-step rationale: 1. The American Association of Critical-Care Nurses (AACN) publishes the American Journal of Critical Care (AJCC). 2. The AJCC is a peer-reviewed journal that covers critical care nursing practice, research, and education. 3. The content in AJCC aligns with AACN's mission and standards for critical care nursing. 4. Hence, AJCC is an official journal of AACN. Summary of other choices: - B: Critical Care Clinics of North America - Not an official journal of AACN. - C: Critical Care Nurse - Not an official journal of AACN. - D: Critical Care Nursing Quarterly - Not an official journal of AACN.

Question 2 of 5

Which nursing interventions would best support the family of a critically ill patient?

A. Encouraging family members to stay all night in case t he patient needs them. B. Giving a condition update each morning and whenever changes occur. C. Limiting visitation from children into the critical care u nit. D. Providing beverages and snacks in the waiting room.

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: The correct answer is B because giving regular condition updates promotes transparency and communication, reducing anxiety for the family. This intervention helps them stay informed and involved in the patient's care. Choice A may lead to caregiver fatigue and is not sustainable. Choice C limits family support and may increase stress. Choice D focuses on comfort but does not address the family's need for information.

Question 3 of 5

The nurse cares for an adolescent patient who is dying. The patient’s parents are interested in organ donation and ask the nurse how the decision about brain death is made. Which response by the nurse is most appropriate?

A. Brain death occurs if a person is flaccid and unresponsive. B. If CPR is ineffective in restoring a heartbeat, the brain cannot function. C. Brain death has occurred if there is no breathing and certain reflexes are absent. D. If respiratory efforts cease and no apical pulse is audible, brain death is present.

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: The correct answer is C: Brain death has occurred if there is no breathing and certain reflexes are absent. Brain death is defined as the irreversible cessation of all functions of the entire brain, including the brainstem. The absence of breathing and certain reflexes, such as no response to painful stimuli or no pupillary response to light, are key indicators of brain death. This definition is crucial for determining eligibility for organ donation. Incorrect choices: A: Brain death occurs if a person is flaccid and unresponsive. Flaccidity and unresponsiveness are not specific criteria for diagnosing brain death. B: If CPR is ineffective in restoring a heartbeat, the brain cannot function. The absence of a heartbeat alone does not indicate brain death. D: If respiratory efforts cease and no apical pulse is audible, brain death is present. Respiratory cessation and the absence of pulse are not definitive signs of brain death.

Question 4 of 5

Renin plays a role in blood pressure regulation by

A. activating the renin-angiotensin-aldosterone cascade. B. suppressing angiotensin production. C. decreasing sodium reabsorption. D. inhibiting aldosterone release.

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: The correct answer is A because renin activates the renin-angiotensin-aldosterone cascade, which ultimately leads to vasoconstriction, increased blood pressure, and aldosterone release to increase sodium and water reabsorption. Renin does not suppress angiotensin production (B), decrease sodium reabsorption (C), or inhibit aldosterone release (D), as these actions would counteract its role in blood pressure regulation.

Question 5 of 5

A nurse is caring for an elderly man recently admitted to the ICU following a stroke. She assesses his cognitive function using a new cognitive assessment test she learned about in a recent article in a nursing journal. She then brings a cup of water and a straw to the patient because she observes that his lips are dry. Later, she has the patient sit in a wheelchair and takes him to have some blood tests performed. He objects at first, saying that he can walk on his own, but the nurse explains that it is hospital policy to use the wheelchair. That evening, she recognizes signs of an imminent stroke in the patient and immediately pages the physician. Which action taken by the nurse is the best example of evidence-based practice?

A. Giving the patient a cup of water B. Transferring the patient in a wheelchair C. Recognizing signs of imminent stroke and paging the physician D. Using the cognitive assessment test

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: The correct answer is C: Recognizing signs of an imminent stroke and paging the physician. This action exemplifies evidence-based practice as it involves timely identification of a critical medical condition based on clinical assessment and prompt communication with the physician for further intervention. This aligns with the principles of evidence-based practice, which emphasize the integration of best available evidence with clinical expertise and patient values. The other choices are incorrect: A: Giving the patient a cup of water - While providing hydration is important for patient care, it does not demonstrate evidence-based practice in this scenario. B: Transferring the patient in a wheelchair - Although using a wheelchair may be hospital policy, it does not directly relate to evidence-based practice in this context. D: Using the cognitive assessment test - While assessing cognitive function is essential, it does not directly address the immediate medical needs of the patient as recognizing signs of an imminent stroke does.

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