Timby's Fundamental Nursing Skills and Concepts
Author: Donnelly-Moreno, Loretta
13th 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
Chapter 1 - Nursing Foundations
Timby's Fundamental Nursing Skills and Concepts (13TH)
, 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