TEST BANK - TIMBY'S FUNDAMENTAL
NURSING SKILLS AND CONCEPTS 13TH
EDITION ( LORETTA A DONNELLY-
MORENO, 2026) ALL CHAPTERS 1-38|
NEWEST EDITION
,TABLE OF CONTENTS
UNIT 1 Exploring Contemporary Nursing
1 Nursing Foundations
2 Nursing Process
UNIT 2 Integrating Basic Concepts
3 Laws and Ethics
4 Health and Illness
5 Homeostasis, Adaptation, and Stress
6 Culture and Ethnicity
UNIT 3 Fostering Communication
7 The Nurse–Client Relationship
8 Client Teaching
9 Recording and Reporting
UNIT 4 Performing Basic Client Care
10 Asepsis
11 Admission, Discharge, Transfer, and Referrals
12 Vital Signs
13 Physical Assessment
14 Special Examinations and Tests
UNIT 5 Assisting with Basic Needs
15 Nutrition
16 Fluid and Chemical Balance
17 Hygiene
18 Comfort, Rest, and Sleep
19 Safety
20 Pain Management
21 Oxygenation
22 Infection Control
UNIT 6 Assisting the Inactive Client
23 Body Mechanics, Positioning, and Moving
24 Fitness and Therapeutic Exercise
25 Mechanical Immobilization
26 Ambulatory Aids
UNIT 7 The Surgical Client
27 Perioperative Care
28 Wound Care
29 Gastrointestinal Intubation
UNIT 8 Promoting Elimination
30 Urinary Elimination
31 Bowel Elimination
UNIT 9 Medication Administration
32 Oral Medications
33 Topical and Inhalant Medications
34 Parenteral Medications
35 Intravenous Medications
UNIT 10 Intervening in Emergency Situations
36 Airway Management
37 Resuscitation
UNIT 11 Caring for the Terminally Ill
38 End-of-Life Care
, Timby's Fundamental Nursing Skills And Concepts 13th Edition By Moreno Timby 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
, 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
NURSING SKILLS AND CONCEPTS 13TH
EDITION ( LORETTA A DONNELLY-
MORENO, 2026) ALL CHAPTERS 1-38|
NEWEST EDITION
,TABLE OF CONTENTS
UNIT 1 Exploring Contemporary Nursing
1 Nursing Foundations
2 Nursing Process
UNIT 2 Integrating Basic Concepts
3 Laws and Ethics
4 Health and Illness
5 Homeostasis, Adaptation, and Stress
6 Culture and Ethnicity
UNIT 3 Fostering Communication
7 The Nurse–Client Relationship
8 Client Teaching
9 Recording and Reporting
UNIT 4 Performing Basic Client Care
10 Asepsis
11 Admission, Discharge, Transfer, and Referrals
12 Vital Signs
13 Physical Assessment
14 Special Examinations and Tests
UNIT 5 Assisting with Basic Needs
15 Nutrition
16 Fluid and Chemical Balance
17 Hygiene
18 Comfort, Rest, and Sleep
19 Safety
20 Pain Management
21 Oxygenation
22 Infection Control
UNIT 6 Assisting the Inactive Client
23 Body Mechanics, Positioning, and Moving
24 Fitness and Therapeutic Exercise
25 Mechanical Immobilization
26 Ambulatory Aids
UNIT 7 The Surgical Client
27 Perioperative Care
28 Wound Care
29 Gastrointestinal Intubation
UNIT 8 Promoting Elimination
30 Urinary Elimination
31 Bowel Elimination
UNIT 9 Medication Administration
32 Oral Medications
33 Topical and Inhalant Medications
34 Parenteral Medications
35 Intravenous Medications
UNIT 10 Intervening in Emergency Situations
36 Airway Management
37 Resuscitation
UNIT 11 Caring for the Terminally Ill
38 End-of-Life Care
, Timby's Fundamental Nursing Skills And Concepts 13th Edition By Moreno Timby 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
, 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
