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MULTIPLE CHOICE 1. During World War II, what type of wards were developed to care for critically injured patients? a. Intensive care b. Triage c. Shock d. Postoperative ANS: C During World War II, shock wards were established to care for critically injured patients. Triage wards establish the order in which a patient is seen or treated upon arrival to a hospital. Postoperative wards were developed in 1900 and later evolved into intensive care units. PTS: 1 DIF: Cognitive Level: Remembering REF: p. 1 OBJ: Nursing Process Step: N/A TOP: Critical Care Nursing Practice MSC: NCLEX: Safe and Effective Care Environment 2. What type of practitioner has a broad depth of specialty knowledge and expertise and manages complex clinical and system issues? a. Registered nurses b. Advanced practice nurses c. Clinical nurse leaders d. Intensivists ANS: B Advanced practice nurses (APNs) have a broad depth of knowledge and expertise in their specialty area and manage complex clinical and systems issues. Intensivists are medical practitioners who manage the critical ill patient. Registered nurses (RNs) are generally direct care providers. Clinical nurse leaders (CNLs) generally do not manage system issues. PTS: 1 DIF: Cognitive Level: Remembering REF: p. 2 OBJ: Nursing Process Step: N/A TOP: Critical Care Nursing Practice MSC: NCLEX: Safe and Effective Care Environment 3. What type of practitioner is instrumental in ensuring care that is evidence based and that safety programs are in place? a. Clinical nurse specialist b. Advanced practice nurse c. Registered nurses d. Nurse practitioners ANS: A
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