ICU and ER Nurse Quiz: Critical Care and Emergency Nursing

Study Notes

Critical Care Nursing

Defined by the American Association of Critical Care Nurses (AACN) as a specialty within nursing that deals with the care of critically ill patients who are at high risk for life-threatening health problems.
Goal: to provide highly specialized and patient-centered care to critically ill patients and their families.

Emergency Nursing

Defined as a specialty within nursing that deals with the care of patients in emergency situations.
Goal: to provide rapid, competent, and compassionate care to patients in emergency situations.
Scope of practice: includes the initial assessment, stabilization, and disposition of patients with acute injuries or illnesses.

Scope of Critical Care Nursing Practice

Involves the care of patients who are critically ill, unstable, and require life-sustaining interventions.
Encompasses a wide range of specialties, including cardiovascular, medical, neurological, pediatric, and surgical critical care.

Principles of Emergency Nursing

Focus on the rapid assessment and treatment of patients in emergency situations.
Prioritize the delivery of timely, competent, and compassionate care to patients with acute injuries or illnesses.

Description

Test your knowledge of critical care and emergency nursing with this quiz! Explore the definitions, goals, and scope of these specialized nursing practices. Prepared by Sahar Ahmed Ali Sayed, this quiz covers essential principles and practices in critical care and emergency nursing.