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Timby's Fundamental Nursing Skills And Concepts 13th Edition, (2024)
By Loretta A Donnelly-Moreno & Barbara K. Timby
All Chapters 1-38| 11 Units| Latest Version With Well Detailed Answers| Grade A+
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,UNIT 1: EXPLORING CONTEMPORARY NURSING ____________________________________ 4
Chapter 1: Nursing Foundations ______________________________________________________ 4
Chapter 2: Nursing Process _________________________________________________________ 20
UNIT 2: INTEGRATING BASIC CONCEPTS __________________________________________ 36
Chapter 3: Laws And Ethics _________________________________________________________ 36
Chapter 4: Health And Illness________________________________________________________ 59
Chapter 5: Homeostasis, Adaptation, And Stress ________________________________________ 79
Chapter 6: Culture And Ethnicity ____________________________________________________ 103
UNIT 3: FOSTERING COMMUNICATION __________________________________________ 123
Chapter 7: The Nurse-Client Relationship _____________________________________________ 123
Chapter 8: Client Teaching _________________________________________________________ 143
Chapter 9: Recording And Reporting _________________________________________________ 168
UNIT 4: PERFORMING BASIC CLIENT CARE _______________________________________ 191
Chapter 10: Asepsis ______________________________________________________________ 191
Chapter 11: Admission, Discharge, Transfer, And Referrals _______________________________ 211
Chapter 12: Vital Signs ____________________________________________________________ 232
Chapter 13: Physical Assessment____________________________________________________ 253
Chapter 14: Special Examinations And Tests __________________________________________ 277
UNIT 5: ASSISTING WITH BASIC NEEDS __________________________________________ 298
Chapter 15: Nutrition _____________________________________________________________ 298
Chapter 16: Fluid And Chemical Balance ______________________________________________ 319
Chapter 17: Hygiene ______________________________________________________________ 342
Chapter 18: Comfort, Rest, And Sleep ________________________________________________ 363
Chapter 19: Safety _______________________________________________________________ 384
Chapter 20: Pain Management _____________________________________________________ 408
Chapter 21: Oxygenation __________________________________________________________ 429
Chapter 22: Infection Control ______________________________________________________ 454
UNIT 6: ASSISTING THE INACTIVE CLIENT ________________________________________ 479
Chapter 23: Body Mechanics, Positioning, And Moving __________________________________ 479
Chapter 24: Fitness And Therapeutic Exercise _________________________________________ 505
, Chapter 25: Mechanical Immobilization ______________________________________________ 530
Chapter 26: Ambulatory Aids _______________________________________________________ 556
UNIT 7: THE SURGICAL CLIENT _________________________________________________ 578
Chapter 27: Perioperative Care _____________________________________________________ 578
Chapter 28: Wound Care __________________________________________________________ 605
Chapter 29: Gastrointestinal Intubation ______________________________________________ 626
UNIT 8: PROMOTING ELIMINATION ____________________________________________ 647
Chapter 30: Urinary Elimination ____________________________________________________ 647
Chapter 31: Bowel Elimination _____________________________________________________ 669
UNIT 9: MEDICATION ADMINISTRATION ________________________________________ 690
Chapter 32: Oral Medications ______________________________________________________ 690
Chapter 33: Topical And Inhalant Medications _________________________________________ 713
Chapter 34: Parenteral Medications _________________________________________________ 735
Chapter 35: Intravenous Medications ________________________________________________ 759
UNIT 10: INTERVENING IN EMERGENCY SITUATIONS _______________________________ 781
Chapter 36: Airway Management ___________________________________________________ 781
Chapter 37: Resuscitation _________________________________________________________ 804
UNIT 11: CARING FOR THE TERMINALLY ILL ______________________________________ 827
Chapter 38: End-Of-Life Care _______________________________________________________ 827
,UNIT 1: EXPLORING CONTEMPORARY NURSING
Chapter 1: Nursing Foundations
Loretta A Donnelly-Moreno: Timby's Fundamental Nursing Skills and Concepts 13th Edition, (2024) Test Bank
MULTIPLE CHOICE
1. A Client Reports To The Emergency Department With Ankle Pain Due To A Minor
Road Accident. By Asking The Client To Describe The Accident, Which Type Of
Nursing Skill Is The Nurse Using?
A. Assessment Skills
B. Comforting Skills
C. Counseling Skills
D. Caring Skills
ANSWER: A
Rationale: By Asking The Client To Describe The Accident, The Nurse Is Using
Assessment Skills To Collect More Information About The Client's Condition. The Nurse
Is Interviewing The Client To Collect Related Data. The Nurse Is Not Using Comforting
Skills, As The Nurse Is Not Providing Any Emotional Support. The Counseling Skills Of
The Nurse Are Also Not Used, As No Health Education Is Provided. Caring Skills
Include Assistance Provided With The Activities Of Daily Living, Which Is Not
Applicable In This Scenario.
Question Format: Multiple Choice
Chapter 1: Nursing Foundations
Cognitive Level: Understand
Client Needs: Safe, Effective Care Environment: Management Of Care Integrated
Process: Nursing Process
Reference: P. 15
,2. One Of The Nursing Achievements In The Crimean War Was That The Death Rate Of
Soldiers Dropped From 60% To 1%. What Is The Most Appropriate Reason For The Fall
In The Death Rate?
A. Increased Motivation Among The Soldiers
B. Decreased Rate Of Infection And Gangrene
C. Increased Funds Courtesy Of Donations From Families
D. College-Based Education And Training Of Nurses
ANSWER: B
Rationale: During The Crimean War, The Death Rate Of British Soldiers Was 60%,
Which Dropped To 1% Due To The Nursing Care Provided. The Nurses Improved The
Ventilation, Nutritional, And Sanitary Conditions Of The Soldiers, Leading To
Decreased Rates Of Infection And Gangrene. As A Result, The Death Rate Dropped. The
Families And The Soldiers Donated Funds After The War, Not During The War,
Through Which An Organized Education And Training Facility For Nurses Was Started.
Question Format: Multiple Choice
Chapter 1: Nursing Foundations
Cognitive Level: Remember
Client Needs: Safe, Effective Care Environment: Safety And Infection Control Integrated
Process: Nursing Process
Reference: P. 3
3. A Nurse At A Health Care Facility Provides Information, Assistance, And
Encouragement To Clients During The Various Phases Of Nursing Care. In Which
Activity Does The Nurse Use Counseling Skills?
A. Educating A Group Of Young Girls About AIDS
B. Telling A Client To Localize The Pain In His Abdomen
C. Encouraging A Client To Walk Without Support
D. Assisting A Lactating Mother In Feeding Her Child
ANSWER: A
,Rationale: The Activity Of Educating A Group Of Young Girls About Aids Is Based On
The Nurse Using Counseling Skills. Telling A Client To Localize His Pain Is An
Assessment Skill. Encouraging A Client To Walk Without Support Can Be Both A
Comforting Skill And A Caring Skill. Assisting A Lactating Mother In Feeding Her Baby
Is An Example Of A Caring Skill.
Question Format: Multiple Choice
Chapter 1: Nursing Foundations
Cognitive Level: Understand
Client Needs Pn: Safe, Effective Care Environment: Coordinated Care Client Needs:
Safe, Effective Care Environment: Management Of Care Client Needs: Health Promotion
And Maintenance Client Needs Pn: Health Promotion And Maintenance
Integrated Process: Teaching/Learning
Reference: P. 15
4. A Nurse Is Conducting An Interview Of A 40-Year-Old Client Who Is Admitted With
Chest Pain. Which Action By The Nurse Indicates Active Listening?
A. Listening To The Client Silently
B. Interrupting After Each Sentence
C. Asking For Clarifications And Repetitions
D. Talking About The Nurse's Own Experience
ANSWER: C
Rationale: Active Listening Is An Important Component Of Counseling Skills. It
Encourages The Client To Open Up And Express Their Concerns. The Nurse May Ask
The Client To Repeat And Clarify Statements. Interrupting After Every Sentence May
Annoy The Client.
When The Nurse Listens To The Client Silently, The Client May Feel That The Nurse Is
Not Interested. On The Other Hand, If The Nurse Talks About The Nurse's Own
Experience, The Focus Of The Session Shifts To The Nurse Rather Than To The Client.
,Question Format: Multiple Choice
Chapter 1: Nursing Foundations
Cognitive Level: Apply
Client Needs: Psychosocial Integrity Integrated
Process: Caring
Reference: P. 15
5. A Student Wants To Attend A Nursing Program That Prepares Its Graduates For Both
Staff And Managerial Positions. Which Type Of Nursing Program Should The Nurse
Suggest For This Student?
A. Hospital-Based Diploma
B. Baccalaureate Nursing Program
C. Associate Degree Program
D. Continuing Nursing Program
ANSWER: B
Rationale: Baccalaureate-Prepared Nurses Have The Greatest Potential For Qualifying
For Nursing Positions At Both Staff And Managerial Levels. Hospital-Based Diploma
Programs Are 3- Year Courses And Provide Maximum Exposure To Clinical Nursing.
Students Becoming Nurses Through The Associate Degree Program Would Not Be
Expected To Work In A Management Position. Continuing Nursing Programs Are On-
The-Job Educational Programs.
Question Format: Multiple Choice
Chapter 1: Nursing Foundations
Cognitive Level: Remember
Client Needs Pn: Safe, Effective Care Environment: Coordinated Care Client Needs:
Safe, Effective Care Environment: Management Of Care Integrated Process:
Teaching/Learning
Reference: P. 11
, 6. A Client Is Brought To The Emergency Department With A Head Injury Following An
All-Terrain Vehicle (ATV) Accident. The Nurse Asks The Family Members To Describe
How The Accident Occurred. The Nurse Is Implementing Which Type Of Skill?
A. Assessment Skills
B. Caring Skills
C. Counseling Skills
D. Comforting Skills
ANSWER: A
Rationale: The Immediate Requirement When A Client Is Brought To The Emergency
Department With A Head Injury Is To Assess The Injury And The System Affected, As
Well As A Description Of How The Accident Occurred. This Requires Implementation
Of Assessment Skills. Subsequently, The Nurse Can Implement Caring Skills,
Counseling Skills, And Comforting Skills; However, Assessment Should Be The Priority.
Question Format: Multiple Choice
Chapter 1: Nursing Foundations
Cognitive Level: Understand
Client Needs: Safe, Effective Care Environment: Management Of Care Integrated
Process: Nursing Process
Reference: P. 15
7. Training Schools For Nurses Were Established In The United States After The Civil
War. The Standards Of U.S. Schools Deviated From Those Of The Nightingale
Paradigm. Which Statement Is True About U.S. Training Schools?
A. Training Schools Were Affiliated With A Few Select Hospitals.
B. Training Of Nurses Provided No Financial Advantages To The Hospital.
C. Training Was Formal, Based On Nursing Care.
D. Training Schools Eliminated The Need To Pay Employees.
ANSWER: D
Timby's Fundamental Nursing Skills And Concepts 13th Edition, (2024)
By Loretta A Donnelly-Moreno & Barbara K. Timby
All Chapters 1-38| 11 Units| Latest Version With Well Detailed Answers| Grade A+
From: [Bestmaxsolutions.stuvia
,UNIT 1: EXPLORING CONTEMPORARY NURSING ____________________________________ 4
Chapter 1: Nursing Foundations ______________________________________________________ 4
Chapter 2: Nursing Process _________________________________________________________ 20
UNIT 2: INTEGRATING BASIC CONCEPTS __________________________________________ 36
Chapter 3: Laws And Ethics _________________________________________________________ 36
Chapter 4: Health And Illness________________________________________________________ 59
Chapter 5: Homeostasis, Adaptation, And Stress ________________________________________ 79
Chapter 6: Culture And Ethnicity ____________________________________________________ 103
UNIT 3: FOSTERING COMMUNICATION __________________________________________ 123
Chapter 7: The Nurse-Client Relationship _____________________________________________ 123
Chapter 8: Client Teaching _________________________________________________________ 143
Chapter 9: Recording And Reporting _________________________________________________ 168
UNIT 4: PERFORMING BASIC CLIENT CARE _______________________________________ 191
Chapter 10: Asepsis ______________________________________________________________ 191
Chapter 11: Admission, Discharge, Transfer, And Referrals _______________________________ 211
Chapter 12: Vital Signs ____________________________________________________________ 232
Chapter 13: Physical Assessment____________________________________________________ 253
Chapter 14: Special Examinations And Tests __________________________________________ 277
UNIT 5: ASSISTING WITH BASIC NEEDS __________________________________________ 298
Chapter 15: Nutrition _____________________________________________________________ 298
Chapter 16: Fluid And Chemical Balance ______________________________________________ 319
Chapter 17: Hygiene ______________________________________________________________ 342
Chapter 18: Comfort, Rest, And Sleep ________________________________________________ 363
Chapter 19: Safety _______________________________________________________________ 384
Chapter 20: Pain Management _____________________________________________________ 408
Chapter 21: Oxygenation __________________________________________________________ 429
Chapter 22: Infection Control ______________________________________________________ 454
UNIT 6: ASSISTING THE INACTIVE CLIENT ________________________________________ 479
Chapter 23: Body Mechanics, Positioning, And Moving __________________________________ 479
Chapter 24: Fitness And Therapeutic Exercise _________________________________________ 505
, Chapter 25: Mechanical Immobilization ______________________________________________ 530
Chapter 26: Ambulatory Aids _______________________________________________________ 556
UNIT 7: THE SURGICAL CLIENT _________________________________________________ 578
Chapter 27: Perioperative Care _____________________________________________________ 578
Chapter 28: Wound Care __________________________________________________________ 605
Chapter 29: Gastrointestinal Intubation ______________________________________________ 626
UNIT 8: PROMOTING ELIMINATION ____________________________________________ 647
Chapter 30: Urinary Elimination ____________________________________________________ 647
Chapter 31: Bowel Elimination _____________________________________________________ 669
UNIT 9: MEDICATION ADMINISTRATION ________________________________________ 690
Chapter 32: Oral Medications ______________________________________________________ 690
Chapter 33: Topical And Inhalant Medications _________________________________________ 713
Chapter 34: Parenteral Medications _________________________________________________ 735
Chapter 35: Intravenous Medications ________________________________________________ 759
UNIT 10: INTERVENING IN EMERGENCY SITUATIONS _______________________________ 781
Chapter 36: Airway Management ___________________________________________________ 781
Chapter 37: Resuscitation _________________________________________________________ 804
UNIT 11: CARING FOR THE TERMINALLY ILL ______________________________________ 827
Chapter 38: End-Of-Life Care _______________________________________________________ 827
,UNIT 1: EXPLORING CONTEMPORARY NURSING
Chapter 1: Nursing Foundations
Loretta A Donnelly-Moreno: Timby's Fundamental Nursing Skills and Concepts 13th Edition, (2024) Test Bank
MULTIPLE CHOICE
1. A Client Reports To The Emergency Department With Ankle Pain Due To A Minor
Road Accident. By Asking The Client To Describe The Accident, Which Type Of
Nursing Skill Is The Nurse Using?
A. Assessment Skills
B. Comforting Skills
C. Counseling Skills
D. Caring Skills
ANSWER: A
Rationale: By Asking The Client To Describe The Accident, The Nurse Is Using
Assessment Skills To Collect More Information About The Client's Condition. The Nurse
Is Interviewing The Client To Collect Related Data. The Nurse Is Not Using Comforting
Skills, As The Nurse Is Not Providing Any Emotional Support. The Counseling Skills Of
The Nurse Are Also Not Used, As No Health Education Is Provided. Caring Skills
Include Assistance Provided With The Activities Of Daily Living, Which Is Not
Applicable In This Scenario.
Question Format: Multiple Choice
Chapter 1: Nursing Foundations
Cognitive Level: Understand
Client Needs: Safe, Effective Care Environment: Management Of Care Integrated
Process: Nursing Process
Reference: P. 15
,2. One Of The Nursing Achievements In The Crimean War Was That The Death Rate Of
Soldiers Dropped From 60% To 1%. What Is The Most Appropriate Reason For The Fall
In The Death Rate?
A. Increased Motivation Among The Soldiers
B. Decreased Rate Of Infection And Gangrene
C. Increased Funds Courtesy Of Donations From Families
D. College-Based Education And Training Of Nurses
ANSWER: B
Rationale: During The Crimean War, The Death Rate Of British Soldiers Was 60%,
Which Dropped To 1% Due To The Nursing Care Provided. The Nurses Improved The
Ventilation, Nutritional, And Sanitary Conditions Of The Soldiers, Leading To
Decreased Rates Of Infection And Gangrene. As A Result, The Death Rate Dropped. The
Families And The Soldiers Donated Funds After The War, Not During The War,
Through Which An Organized Education And Training Facility For Nurses Was Started.
Question Format: Multiple Choice
Chapter 1: Nursing Foundations
Cognitive Level: Remember
Client Needs: Safe, Effective Care Environment: Safety And Infection Control Integrated
Process: Nursing Process
Reference: P. 3
3. A Nurse At A Health Care Facility Provides Information, Assistance, And
Encouragement To Clients During The Various Phases Of Nursing Care. In Which
Activity Does The Nurse Use Counseling Skills?
A. Educating A Group Of Young Girls About AIDS
B. Telling A Client To Localize The Pain In His Abdomen
C. Encouraging A Client To Walk Without Support
D. Assisting A Lactating Mother In Feeding Her Child
ANSWER: A
,Rationale: The Activity Of Educating A Group Of Young Girls About Aids Is Based On
The Nurse Using Counseling Skills. Telling A Client To Localize His Pain Is An
Assessment Skill. Encouraging A Client To Walk Without Support Can Be Both A
Comforting Skill And A Caring Skill. Assisting A Lactating Mother In Feeding Her Baby
Is An Example Of A Caring Skill.
Question Format: Multiple Choice
Chapter 1: Nursing Foundations
Cognitive Level: Understand
Client Needs Pn: Safe, Effective Care Environment: Coordinated Care Client Needs:
Safe, Effective Care Environment: Management Of Care Client Needs: Health Promotion
And Maintenance Client Needs Pn: Health Promotion And Maintenance
Integrated Process: Teaching/Learning
Reference: P. 15
4. A Nurse Is Conducting An Interview Of A 40-Year-Old Client Who Is Admitted With
Chest Pain. Which Action By The Nurse Indicates Active Listening?
A. Listening To The Client Silently
B. Interrupting After Each Sentence
C. Asking For Clarifications And Repetitions
D. Talking About The Nurse's Own Experience
ANSWER: C
Rationale: Active Listening Is An Important Component Of Counseling Skills. It
Encourages The Client To Open Up And Express Their Concerns. The Nurse May Ask
The Client To Repeat And Clarify Statements. Interrupting After Every Sentence May
Annoy The Client.
When The Nurse Listens To The Client Silently, The Client May Feel That The Nurse Is
Not Interested. On The Other Hand, If The Nurse Talks About The Nurse's Own
Experience, The Focus Of The Session Shifts To The Nurse Rather Than To The Client.
,Question Format: Multiple Choice
Chapter 1: Nursing Foundations
Cognitive Level: Apply
Client Needs: Psychosocial Integrity Integrated
Process: Caring
Reference: P. 15
5. A Student Wants To Attend A Nursing Program That Prepares Its Graduates For Both
Staff And Managerial Positions. Which Type Of Nursing Program Should The Nurse
Suggest For This Student?
A. Hospital-Based Diploma
B. Baccalaureate Nursing Program
C. Associate Degree Program
D. Continuing Nursing Program
ANSWER: B
Rationale: Baccalaureate-Prepared Nurses Have The Greatest Potential For Qualifying
For Nursing Positions At Both Staff And Managerial Levels. Hospital-Based Diploma
Programs Are 3- Year Courses And Provide Maximum Exposure To Clinical Nursing.
Students Becoming Nurses Through The Associate Degree Program Would Not Be
Expected To Work In A Management Position. Continuing Nursing Programs Are On-
The-Job Educational Programs.
Question Format: Multiple Choice
Chapter 1: Nursing Foundations
Cognitive Level: Remember
Client Needs Pn: Safe, Effective Care Environment: Coordinated Care Client Needs:
Safe, Effective Care Environment: Management Of Care Integrated Process:
Teaching/Learning
Reference: P. 11
, 6. A Client Is Brought To The Emergency Department With A Head Injury Following An
All-Terrain Vehicle (ATV) Accident. The Nurse Asks The Family Members To Describe
How The Accident Occurred. The Nurse Is Implementing Which Type Of Skill?
A. Assessment Skills
B. Caring Skills
C. Counseling Skills
D. Comforting Skills
ANSWER: A
Rationale: The Immediate Requirement When A Client Is Brought To The Emergency
Department With A Head Injury Is To Assess The Injury And The System Affected, As
Well As A Description Of How The Accident Occurred. This Requires Implementation
Of Assessment Skills. Subsequently, The Nurse Can Implement Caring Skills,
Counseling Skills, And Comforting Skills; However, Assessment Should Be The Priority.
Question Format: Multiple Choice
Chapter 1: Nursing Foundations
Cognitive Level: Understand
Client Needs: Safe, Effective Care Environment: Management Of Care Integrated
Process: Nursing Process
Reference: P. 15
7. Training Schools For Nurses Were Established In The United States After The Civil
War. The Standards Of U.S. Schools Deviated From Those Of The Nightingale
Paradigm. Which Statement Is True About U.S. Training Schools?
A. Training Schools Were Affiliated With A Few Select Hospitals.
B. Training Of Nurses Provided No Financial Advantages To The Hospital.
C. Training Was Formal, Based On Nursing Care.
D. Training Schools Eliminated The Need To Pay Employees.
ANSWER: D
