2nd Year Critical Care Nursing: Scope and Responsibilities
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What is the primary focus of critical care nursing?

  • Offering general nursing services to all patients
  • Providing care to patients with minor injuries or illnesses
  • Delivering utmost care to critically ill or unstable patients (correct)
  • Providing long-term care for patients with chronic conditions
  • Which of the following is NOT a core competency or skill required for critical care nurses?

  • Expertise in performing routine medical procedures (correct)
  • Ability to detect subtle changes in a patient's condition
  • Strong organizational and prioritization skills
  • Effective communication and patient education skills
  • In which unit do critical care nurses typically work?

  • Emergency department
  • General medical-surgical ward
  • Outpatient clinic
  • Intensive care unit (ICU) (correct)
  • Which type of patient would a critical care nurse NOT typically care for?

    <p>A patient with a minor illness or injury</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary responsibility of a critical care nurse?

    <p>Providing direct care to patients in life-threatening situations</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of patient would a critical care nurse commonly care for?

    <p>Accident victims</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the alternative term used for an intensive care unit (ICU) nurse?

    <p>Critical care nurse</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following skills is NOT mentioned as a core competency for critical care nurses?

    <p>Leadership skills</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Introduction to Critical Care Nursing

    • An ICU nurse is also known as a critical care nurse.
    • Critical care nurses provide direct care to patients in life-threatening situations within the ICU.

    Definitions of Critical Care Terms

    • Critical care nursing: focuses on the utmost care of critically ill or unstable patients following extensive injury, surgery, or life-threatening diseases.
    • Critical care nurse: a nurse who provides expert, specialist care to the most severely ill or injured patients in ICUs.

    Core Competencies/Skills for Critical Care Nurses

    • Excellent assessment skills: ability to detect subtle changes in a patient's condition.
    • Strong organizational skills: ability to prioritize tasks.
    • Effective communication skills: patient and family education skills.

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    Explore the scope and responsibilities of critical care nursing in the second year of study. Learn about the definitions, levels of care, core competencies, and roles of ICU nurses. Dive into the essential skills needed in this crucial healthcare field.

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