Critical Nursing 1st Lecture Practical: Definitions and Concepts

What is the definition of critical care according to the text?

Care for patients who are extremely ill and whose clinical condition is stable.
Care for patients who are extremely ill and whose clinical condition is unstable. (correct)
Care for patients who are not critically ill and whose clinical condition is unstable.
Care for patients who are not critically ill and whose clinical condition is stable.

Which level of critical care patient requires the most advanced support?

Level 1: at risk of deteriorating, support from critical care team
Level 2: more observation or intervention, single failing organ or post operative care
Level 0: normal ward care
Level 3: advanced respiratory support or basic respiratory support, multi-organ failure (correct)

Which of the following is NOT a part of the critical care unit mentioned in the text?

RICU: respiratory care intensive unit
BWICU: Burn wound intensive care unit
CCU: coronary care unit
FICU: Family intensive care unit (correct)

Which of the following is NOT a responsibility of ICU nurses according to the text?

Providing emotional support to the patient's family (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the definition of a critical care unit according to the text?

A specially designed and equipped facility staffed by skilled personnel to provide effective and safe care for dependent patients with a life threatening problem. (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the definition of critical care nursing according to the text?

The field of nursing with a focus on the utmost care of the critically ill or unstable patients. (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the main purpose of inserting an arterial line in a patient?

To monitor blood pressure continuously (D) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT listed as a potential complication associated with an arterial line?

Blood clot formation (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is one of the tasks included in the nurse's role regarding central venous catheters?

Recording the length of the indwelling catheter (D) Signup and view all the answers

Which vein is NOT mentioned as a location for inserting a central venous catheter?

Brachial vein in the arm (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is one complication associated with intracranial pressure monitoring?

Infection (B) Signup and view all the answers

What should nurses do to prevent air emboli when handling an arterial line?

Ensure that the cannula cap is not properly covered (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary goal of providing drug sedation and physiotherapy in the ICU?

To promote patient comfort and reduce anxiety (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the recommended approach for communicating with an unconscious patient's family members?

Inform them about the patient's health status and care prognosis (B) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is identified as a key infection control measure in the ICU?

Ensuring proper hand washing by healthcare providers between patients (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the recommended approach for managing pressure ulcers in the ICU?

Changing the patient's position every 2 hours to relieve pressure on bony prominences (A) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is identified as a key component of bladder care in the ICU?

Early removal of the patient's urinary catheter to reduce the risk of urinary tract infections (A) Signup and view all the answers

What type of equipment is typically found in the ICU, according to the text?

Patient monitoring devices and various types of treatment devices (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of a CPAP or BIPAP mask?

To provide extra oxygen to a conscious patient without tubes in their mouth (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of an endotracheal (ET) tube?

To help a patient breathe by inserting a tube into their windpipe (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of a tracheostomy tube?

To help a patient breathe by inserting a tube into their windpipe via a surgical opening in the neck (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of a laryngoscopy?

To facilitate tracheal intubation during general anesthesia or cardiopulmonary resuscitation (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of an infusion pump?

To deliver fluids or medications to a patient in a controlled manner (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the potential complication associated with the use of defibrillator pads?

Skin irritation (B) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a function of a syringe pump?

To deliver medication directly into the patient's bloodstream (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of a nasogastric tube (NG tube)?

To deliver medication directly into the stomach (B) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following devices is primarily used to prevent pressure injuries or bed sores?

Pneumatic bed ('Air mattress') (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the maximum size of a standard syringe that is compatible with a syringe pump?

All of the above (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of sequential compression devices?

To reduce the risk of deep vein thrombosis in the lower limbs (B) Signup and view all the answers