TEST BANK for
Timby's Fundamental Nursing Skills and
Concepts Thirteenth, North American Edition
Latest Version 2025/2026 [A+] All Chapters
Fully Covered
by Loretta A Donnelly-Moreno (Author), Barbara K. Timby RN BC BSN MA (Author)
,TABLE OF CONTENTS
UNIT 1 Exploring Contemporary Nursing
Chapter 1 Nursing Foundations
Chapter 2 Nursing Process
UNIT 2 Integrating Basic Concepts
Chapter 3 Laws and Ethics
Chapter 4 Health and Illness
Chapter 5 Homeostasis, Adaptation, and Stress
Chapter 6 Culture and Ethnicity
UNIT 3 Fostering Communication
Chapter 7 The Nurse–Client Relationship
Chapter 8 Client Teaching
Chapter 9 Recording and Reporting
UNIT 4 Performing Basic Client Care
Chapter 10 Asepsis
Chapter 11 Admission, Discharge, Transfer, and Referrals
Chapter 12 Vital Signs
Chapter 13 Physical Assessment
Chapter 14 Special Examinations and Tests
UNIT 5 Assisting with Basic Needs
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
UNIT 6 Assisting the Inactive Client
Chapter 23 Body Mechanics, Positioning, and Moving
Chapter 24 Fitness and Therapeutic Exercise
Chapter 25 Mechanical Immobilization
Chapter 26 Ambulatory Aids
UNIT 7 The Surgical Client
Chapter 27 Perioperative Care
Chapter 28 Wound Care
,Chapter 29 Gastrointestinal Intubation
UNIT 8 Promoting Elimination
Chapter 30 Urinary Elimination
Chapter 31 Bowel Elimination
UNIT 9 Medication Administration
Chapter 32 Oral Medications
Chapter 33 Topical and Inhalant Medications
Chapter 34 Parenteral Medications
Chapter 35 Intravenous Medications
UNIT 10 Intervening in Emergency Situations
Chapter 36 Airway Management
Chapter 37 Resuscitation
UNIT 11 Caring for the Terminally Ill
Chapter 38 End-of-Life Care
, 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
Timby's Fundamental Nursing Skills and
Concepts Thirteenth, North American Edition
Latest Version 2025/2026 [A+] All Chapters
Fully Covered
by Loretta A Donnelly-Moreno (Author), Barbara K. Timby RN BC BSN MA (Author)
,TABLE OF CONTENTS
UNIT 1 Exploring Contemporary Nursing
Chapter 1 Nursing Foundations
Chapter 2 Nursing Process
UNIT 2 Integrating Basic Concepts
Chapter 3 Laws and Ethics
Chapter 4 Health and Illness
Chapter 5 Homeostasis, Adaptation, and Stress
Chapter 6 Culture and Ethnicity
UNIT 3 Fostering Communication
Chapter 7 The Nurse–Client Relationship
Chapter 8 Client Teaching
Chapter 9 Recording and Reporting
UNIT 4 Performing Basic Client Care
Chapter 10 Asepsis
Chapter 11 Admission, Discharge, Transfer, and Referrals
Chapter 12 Vital Signs
Chapter 13 Physical Assessment
Chapter 14 Special Examinations and Tests
UNIT 5 Assisting with Basic Needs
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
UNIT 6 Assisting the Inactive Client
Chapter 23 Body Mechanics, Positioning, and Moving
Chapter 24 Fitness and Therapeutic Exercise
Chapter 25 Mechanical Immobilization
Chapter 26 Ambulatory Aids
UNIT 7 The Surgical Client
Chapter 27 Perioperative Care
Chapter 28 Wound Care
,Chapter 29 Gastrointestinal Intubation
UNIT 8 Promoting Elimination
Chapter 30 Urinary Elimination
Chapter 31 Bowel Elimination
UNIT 9 Medication Administration
Chapter 32 Oral Medications
Chapter 33 Topical and Inhalant Medications
Chapter 34 Parenteral Medications
Chapter 35 Intravenous Medications
UNIT 10 Intervening in Emergency Situations
Chapter 36 Airway Management
Chapter 37 Resuscitation
UNIT 11 Caring for the Terminally Ill
Chapter 38 End-of-Life Care
, 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
