NCM 118 Unit I: Introduction to Critical Care Nursing

Practice questions and answers covering the scope, leadership, management, research roles, and ethical/legal frameworks of critical care nursing based on NCM 118 Unit I lecture notes.

What are the three specific units identified within the scope of critical care practice?

Intensive care units (ICUs), High dependency units (HDUs), and Emergency care units.

What are the three key components of critical care?

Patient-centered care, High complexity and acuity, and a Multidisciplinary approach.

According to the lecture, what are four common conditions encountered in critical care?

Respiratory failure, cardiac emergencies, severe infections and sepsis, and trauma and surgical complications.

Which technologies and interventions are highlighted as part of critical care practice?

Mechanical ventilation, hemodynamic monitoring, and renal replacement therapy.

What are the three specific types of leaders listed for critical care settings?

Clinical Nurse Leaders, Nurse Managers, and Medical Directors.

What skills and qualities are essential for leadership in critical care?

Communication and Collaboration, Critical thinking and clinical judgment, and Emotional intelligence and empathy.

What are the three systems included under Information Systems in critical care?

Electronic health records (EHRs), clinical decision support systems (CDSS), and telemedicine/remote monitoring.

How are Quality and Safety defined in the context of critical care?

Ensuring optimal patient outcomes and minimizing risks and harm to patients.

What are the three key frameworks and models mentioned for quality and safety?

The Joint Commission standards, Institute for Healthcare Improvement (IHI) Model for Improvement, and Six Sigma and Lean methodologies.

What data-driven approach is used by Six Sigma to minimize variation and reduce defects?

DMAIC: Define, Measure, Analyze, Improve, Control.

What are two examples of infection control measures listed under common quality and safety measures?

Central line-associated bloodstream infections and ventilator-associated pneumonia.

What are the three key roles for nurses in a research team?

Principal Investigator (PI), Research Coordinator, and Data Manager.

What are the four core ethical principles mentioned regarding the care of the critically ill?

Autonomy, Beneficence, Non-maleficence, and Justice.

What is the name and year of Republic Act No. 9173?

The Philippine Nursing Act of 2002.

What is the primary role of the ICU nurse as a patient's advocate?

Ensuring patient's needs and preferences are respected and communicating effectively with the healthcare team.

What are the two major challenges identified with ICT use in the CCU?

Technological integration and training, and data privacy and security.