Question 1
A patient is admitted to an "open" intensive care unit. In addition to the nurse, which health care providers will assist in the care of this patient? Select all that apply.
Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected.◦ Social worker
◦ Respiratory therapist
◦ Pharmacist
◦ Attending physician
◦ Dietician
Question 2
The critical care nurse is identifying patients at risk for safety and medical errors. Which patients should the nurse identify as being at risk for these issues? Select all that apply.
Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected.◦ Patient with end stage renal disease and a respiratory rate of 8 per minute
◦ Patient with pulmonary edema
◦ Patient in isolation with MRSA
◦ Patient who does not understand English
◦ Patient recovering from pacemaker insertion
Critical thinking skills
Nurse collaboration
The medical assistant handles an emergency.
Emergency Care
The Electronic Transmission and Storage of Medical Records
Tips for Critical Thinking