Timby's Fundamental Nursing Skills and Concepts 12th Edition Test Bank
TIMBY'S FUNDAMENTAL Nursing Skills and Concepts 12th Edition
by Loretta A Donnelly-Moreno Test Bank
Table of Contents
Chapter 1 Nursing Foundations
Chapter 2: Nursing Process
Chapter 3 Laws and Ethics
Chapter 4 Health and Illness
Chapter 5 Homeostasis, Adaptation, and Stress
Chapter 6 Culture and Ethnicity
Chapter 7 The Nurse–Client Relationship
Chapter 8 Client Teaching
Chapter 9 Recording and Reporting
Chapter 10 Asepsis
Chapter 11 Admission, Discharge, Transfer, and Referrals
Chapter 12 Vital Signs
Chapter 13 Physical Assessment
Chapter 14 Special Examinations and Tests
Chapter 15 Nutrition
Chapter 16 Fluid and Chemical Balance
Chapter 17 Hygiene
Chapter 18 Comfort, Rest, and Sleep
Chapter 19 Safety
Chapter 20 Pain Management
Chapter 21 Oxygenation
Chapter 22 Infection Control
Chapter 23 Body Mechanics, Positioning, and Moving
Chapter 24 Fitness and Therapeutic Exercise
Chapter 25 Mechanical Immobilization
Chapter 26 Ambulatory Aids
Chapter 27 Perioperative Care
Chapter 28 Wound Care
Chapter 29 Gastrointestinal Intubation
Chapter 30 Urinary Elimination
Chapter 31 Bowel Elimination
Chapter 32 Oral Medications
Chapter 33 Topical and Inhalant Medications
Chapter 34 Parenteral Medications
Chapter 35 Intravenous Medications
Chapter 36 Airway Management
Chapter 37 Resuscitation
Chapter 38 End-of-Life Care
, Timby's Fundamental Nursing Skills and Concepts 12th Edition Test Bank
Chapter 1 Nursing Foundations
Multiple Choice
Identify the choice that best completes the statement or answers the question.
1. The medical-surgical nurse identifies a clinical practice issue and
wants to determine if there is sufficient evidence to support a change in practice.
Which type of study provides the strongest evidence to support a practice change?
• Randomized control study
• Quasi-experimental study
• Case-control study
• Cohort study
2. The medical-surgical unit recently implemented a patient-centered
care model. Which action implemented by the nurse supports this model?
• Evaluating care
• Assessing needs
• Diagnosing problems
• Providing compassion
3. Which action should the nurse implement when providing patient care in order
to support The Joint
Commission’s (TJC) National Patient Safety Goals (NPSG)?
• Silencing a cardiorespiratory monitor
• Identifying each patient using one source
• Determining patient safety issues upon admission
• Decreasing the amount of pain medication administered
4. Which interprofessional role does the nurse often assume
when providing patient care in an acute care setting?
• Social worker
• Client advocate
• Care coordinator
• Massage therapist
5. The medical-surgical nurse wants to determine if a policy change is needed for
an identified clinical problem.
Which is the first action the nurse should implement?
• Developing a question
• Disseminating the findings
• Conducting a review of the literature
• Evaluating outcomes of practice change
, Timby's Fundamental Nursing Skills and Concepts 12th Edition Test Bank
6. The nurse is evaluating the level of evidence found during a recent
review of the literature. Which evidence carries the lowest level of support for a
practice change?
• Level IV
• Level V
• Level VI
• Level VII
7. The nurse is reviewing evidence from a quasi-experimental
research study. Which level of evidence should the nurse identify for this research
study?
• Level I
• Level II
• Level III
• Level IV
8. Which level of evidence should the nurse identify when reviewing
evidence from a single descriptive research study?
• Level IV
• Level V
• Level VI
• Level VII
9. Which statement should the nurse make when communicating the “S” in the
SBAR approach for effective
communication?
• “The patient presented to the emergency department at 0200 with lower left abdominal
pain.”
• “The patient rated the pain upon admission as a 9 on a 10-point numeric scale.”
• “The patient has no significant issues in the medical history.”
• “The patient was given a prescribed opioid analgesic at 0300.”
10. The staff nurse is communicating with the change nurse about the
change of status of the patient. The nurse would begin her communication with
which statement if correctly using the SBAR format?
• “The patient’s heartrate is 110.”
• “I think this patient needs to be transferred to the critical care unit.”
• “The patient is a 68-year-old male patient admitted last night.”
• “The patient is complaining of chest pain.”
11. Which nursing action exemplifies the Quality and Safety Education
for Nursing (QSEN) competency of safety?
• Advocating for a patient who is experiencing pain
• Considering the patient’s culture when planning care
• Evaluating patient learning style prior to implementing discharge instructions
• Assessing the right drug prior to administering a prescribed patient medication
12. Which type of nursing is the root of all other nursing practice areas?
• Pediatric nursing
, Timby's Fundamental Nursing Skills and Concepts 12th Edition Test Bank
• Geriatric nursing
• Medical-surgical nursing
• Mental health-psychiatric nursing
13. Which did the Nursing Executive Center of The Advisory Board identify
as an academic-practice gap for new graduate nurses?
• Patient advocacy
• Patient education
• Disease pathophysiology
• Therapeutic communication
14. Which statement regarding the use of the nursing process in clinical practice is
accurate?
• “The nursing process is closely related to clinical decision-making.”
• “The nursing process is used by all members of the interprofessional team to plan care.”
• “The nursing process has 4 basic steps: assessment, planning, implementation,
evaluation.”
• “The nursing process is being replaced by the implementation of evidence-based
practice.”
15. Which is the basis of nursing care practices and protocols?
• Assessment
• Evaluation
• Diagnosis
• Research
16. Which is a common theme regarding patient dissatisfaction related to care provided
in the hospital setting?
• Space in hospital rooms
• Medications received to treat pain
• Time spent with the health-care team
• Poor quality food received from dietary
17. The nurse manager is preparing a medical-surgical unit for The Joint
Commission (TJC) visit With the nurse manager presenting staff education focusing
on TJC benchmarks, which of the following topics would be most appropriate?
• Implementation of evidence-based practice
• Implementation of patient-centered care
• Implementation of medical asepsis practices
• Implementation of interprofessional care
18. Which aspect of patient-centered care should the nurse manager evaluate
prior to The Joint Commission site visit for accreditation?
• Visitation rights
• Education level of staff
• Fall prevention protocol
• Infection control practices
TIMBY'S FUNDAMENTAL Nursing Skills and Concepts 12th Edition
by Loretta A Donnelly-Moreno Test Bank
Table of Contents
Chapter 1 Nursing Foundations
Chapter 2: Nursing Process
Chapter 3 Laws and Ethics
Chapter 4 Health and Illness
Chapter 5 Homeostasis, Adaptation, and Stress
Chapter 6 Culture and Ethnicity
Chapter 7 The Nurse–Client Relationship
Chapter 8 Client Teaching
Chapter 9 Recording and Reporting
Chapter 10 Asepsis
Chapter 11 Admission, Discharge, Transfer, and Referrals
Chapter 12 Vital Signs
Chapter 13 Physical Assessment
Chapter 14 Special Examinations and Tests
Chapter 15 Nutrition
Chapter 16 Fluid and Chemical Balance
Chapter 17 Hygiene
Chapter 18 Comfort, Rest, and Sleep
Chapter 19 Safety
Chapter 20 Pain Management
Chapter 21 Oxygenation
Chapter 22 Infection Control
Chapter 23 Body Mechanics, Positioning, and Moving
Chapter 24 Fitness and Therapeutic Exercise
Chapter 25 Mechanical Immobilization
Chapter 26 Ambulatory Aids
Chapter 27 Perioperative Care
Chapter 28 Wound Care
Chapter 29 Gastrointestinal Intubation
Chapter 30 Urinary Elimination
Chapter 31 Bowel Elimination
Chapter 32 Oral Medications
Chapter 33 Topical and Inhalant Medications
Chapter 34 Parenteral Medications
Chapter 35 Intravenous Medications
Chapter 36 Airway Management
Chapter 37 Resuscitation
Chapter 38 End-of-Life Care
, Timby's Fundamental Nursing Skills and Concepts 12th Edition Test Bank
Chapter 1 Nursing Foundations
Multiple Choice
Identify the choice that best completes the statement or answers the question.
1. The medical-surgical nurse identifies a clinical practice issue and
wants to determine if there is sufficient evidence to support a change in practice.
Which type of study provides the strongest evidence to support a practice change?
• Randomized control study
• Quasi-experimental study
• Case-control study
• Cohort study
2. The medical-surgical unit recently implemented a patient-centered
care model. Which action implemented by the nurse supports this model?
• Evaluating care
• Assessing needs
• Diagnosing problems
• Providing compassion
3. Which action should the nurse implement when providing patient care in order
to support The Joint
Commission’s (TJC) National Patient Safety Goals (NPSG)?
• Silencing a cardiorespiratory monitor
• Identifying each patient using one source
• Determining patient safety issues upon admission
• Decreasing the amount of pain medication administered
4. Which interprofessional role does the nurse often assume
when providing patient care in an acute care setting?
• Social worker
• Client advocate
• Care coordinator
• Massage therapist
5. The medical-surgical nurse wants to determine if a policy change is needed for
an identified clinical problem.
Which is the first action the nurse should implement?
• Developing a question
• Disseminating the findings
• Conducting a review of the literature
• Evaluating outcomes of practice change
, Timby's Fundamental Nursing Skills and Concepts 12th Edition Test Bank
6. The nurse is evaluating the level of evidence found during a recent
review of the literature. Which evidence carries the lowest level of support for a
practice change?
• Level IV
• Level V
• Level VI
• Level VII
7. The nurse is reviewing evidence from a quasi-experimental
research study. Which level of evidence should the nurse identify for this research
study?
• Level I
• Level II
• Level III
• Level IV
8. Which level of evidence should the nurse identify when reviewing
evidence from a single descriptive research study?
• Level IV
• Level V
• Level VI
• Level VII
9. Which statement should the nurse make when communicating the “S” in the
SBAR approach for effective
communication?
• “The patient presented to the emergency department at 0200 with lower left abdominal
pain.”
• “The patient rated the pain upon admission as a 9 on a 10-point numeric scale.”
• “The patient has no significant issues in the medical history.”
• “The patient was given a prescribed opioid analgesic at 0300.”
10. The staff nurse is communicating with the change nurse about the
change of status of the patient. The nurse would begin her communication with
which statement if correctly using the SBAR format?
• “The patient’s heartrate is 110.”
• “I think this patient needs to be transferred to the critical care unit.”
• “The patient is a 68-year-old male patient admitted last night.”
• “The patient is complaining of chest pain.”
11. Which nursing action exemplifies the Quality and Safety Education
for Nursing (QSEN) competency of safety?
• Advocating for a patient who is experiencing pain
• Considering the patient’s culture when planning care
• Evaluating patient learning style prior to implementing discharge instructions
• Assessing the right drug prior to administering a prescribed patient medication
12. Which type of nursing is the root of all other nursing practice areas?
• Pediatric nursing
, Timby's Fundamental Nursing Skills and Concepts 12th Edition Test Bank
• Geriatric nursing
• Medical-surgical nursing
• Mental health-psychiatric nursing
13. Which did the Nursing Executive Center of The Advisory Board identify
as an academic-practice gap for new graduate nurses?
• Patient advocacy
• Patient education
• Disease pathophysiology
• Therapeutic communication
14. Which statement regarding the use of the nursing process in clinical practice is
accurate?
• “The nursing process is closely related to clinical decision-making.”
• “The nursing process is used by all members of the interprofessional team to plan care.”
• “The nursing process has 4 basic steps: assessment, planning, implementation,
evaluation.”
• “The nursing process is being replaced by the implementation of evidence-based
practice.”
15. Which is the basis of nursing care practices and protocols?
• Assessment
• Evaluation
• Diagnosis
• Research
16. Which is a common theme regarding patient dissatisfaction related to care provided
in the hospital setting?
• Space in hospital rooms
• Medications received to treat pain
• Time spent with the health-care team
• Poor quality food received from dietary
17. The nurse manager is preparing a medical-surgical unit for The Joint
Commission (TJC) visit With the nurse manager presenting staff education focusing
on TJC benchmarks, which of the following topics would be most appropriate?
• Implementation of evidence-based practice
• Implementation of patient-centered care
• Implementation of medical asepsis practices
• Implementation of interprofessional care
18. Which aspect of patient-centered care should the nurse manager evaluate
prior to The Joint Commission site visit for accreditation?
• Visitation rights
• Education level of staff
• Fall prevention protocol
• Infection control practices
