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NU 136 / NU136 Exam 3 Actual Exam
2026/2027 | Fundamentals of Nursing |
Galen | Questions with Verified
Answers | 100% Correct | Pass
Guaranteed
Q001: A 72-year-old patient requires a complete bed bath. Which action by the
nurse best maintains the patient's dignity and comfort during this procedure?
Options:
A. Quickly wash all body parts without explanation to minimize exposure time
B. Use cold water to stimulate circulation and wakefulness
C. Explain each step, keep the patient covered with a bath blanket, and wash only
one body part at a time - CORRECT
D. Allow the patient to watch television during the bath to distract them
ANSWER: C
Q002: When measuring a patient's oral temperature, the nurse notes the patient
drank hot coffee 15 minutes ago. What is the appropriate action?
Options:
A. Proceed with the measurement and document the result
B. Use a tympanic thermometer instead
C. Wait 20-30 minutes before taking the oral temperature - CORRECT
D. Take the temperature rectally instead
ANSWER: C
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Q003: A nurse is performing a skin assessment on an immobile patient and notices
a non-blanchable reddened area on the sacrum. This finding indicates which stage
of pressure injury?
Options:
A. Stage 2
B. Stage 3
C. Stage 1 - CORRECT
D. Deep tissue pressure injury
ANSWER: C
Q004: During a sterile dressing change, the nurse accidentally touches the sterile
gauze to the patient's unsterile bed rail. What is the correct action?
Options:
A. Continue using the gauze since only one side touched the rail
B. Use the gauze on the opposite side
C. Discard the contaminated gauze and obtain a new sterile piece - CORRECT
D. Clean the gauze with alcohol and continue
ANSWER: C
Q005: A patient is receiving an intravenous infusion and reports pain at the
insertion site. The nurse observes redness, warmth, and swelling. What is the
priority nursing intervention?
Options:
A. Slow the infusion rate
B. Apply a warm compress
C. Stop the infusion and remove the IV catheter - CORRECT
D. Continue monitoring and document the findings
ANSWER: C
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Q006: Which technique should the nurse use when moving a patient up in bed
using a draw sheet to prevent self-injury?
Options:
A. Stand at the head of the bed and pull the patient using back muscles
B. Twist at the waist while pulling the draw sheet
C. Use legs for power, keep back straight, and coordinate movement with another
staff member if available - CORRECT
D. Pull quickly to minimize effort
ANSWER: C
Q007: A nurse is preparing to insert a urinary catheter. What is the correct
sequence for cleaning the perineal area in a female patient?
Options:
A. Clean from back to front in a circular motion
B. Clean from front to back, using a new wipe for each stroke - CORRECT
C. Clean the center area first, then move outward
D. Use only one wipe for the entire area
ANSWER: B
Q008: When documenting patient care, the nurse should follow which principle to
ensure legal and ethical compliance?
Options:
A. Document only when there is a significant change in condition
B. Use abbreviations to save time
C. Document objectively, accurately, and in a timely manner - CORRECT
D. Document personal opinions about the patient's behavior
ANSWER: C
NU 136 / NU136 Exam 3 Actual Exam
2026/2027 | Fundamentals of Nursing |
Galen | Questions with Verified
Answers | 100% Correct | Pass
Guaranteed
Q001: A 72-year-old patient requires a complete bed bath. Which action by the
nurse best maintains the patient's dignity and comfort during this procedure?
Options:
A. Quickly wash all body parts without explanation to minimize exposure time
B. Use cold water to stimulate circulation and wakefulness
C. Explain each step, keep the patient covered with a bath blanket, and wash only
one body part at a time - CORRECT
D. Allow the patient to watch television during the bath to distract them
ANSWER: C
Q002: When measuring a patient's oral temperature, the nurse notes the patient
drank hot coffee 15 minutes ago. What is the appropriate action?
Options:
A. Proceed with the measurement and document the result
B. Use a tympanic thermometer instead
C. Wait 20-30 minutes before taking the oral temperature - CORRECT
D. Take the temperature rectally instead
ANSWER: C
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Q003: A nurse is performing a skin assessment on an immobile patient and notices
a non-blanchable reddened area on the sacrum. This finding indicates which stage
of pressure injury?
Options:
A. Stage 2
B. Stage 3
C. Stage 1 - CORRECT
D. Deep tissue pressure injury
ANSWER: C
Q004: During a sterile dressing change, the nurse accidentally touches the sterile
gauze to the patient's unsterile bed rail. What is the correct action?
Options:
A. Continue using the gauze since only one side touched the rail
B. Use the gauze on the opposite side
C. Discard the contaminated gauze and obtain a new sterile piece - CORRECT
D. Clean the gauze with alcohol and continue
ANSWER: C
Q005: A patient is receiving an intravenous infusion and reports pain at the
insertion site. The nurse observes redness, warmth, and swelling. What is the
priority nursing intervention?
Options:
A. Slow the infusion rate
B. Apply a warm compress
C. Stop the infusion and remove the IV catheter - CORRECT
D. Continue monitoring and document the findings
ANSWER: C
, 3
Q006: Which technique should the nurse use when moving a patient up in bed
using a draw sheet to prevent self-injury?
Options:
A. Stand at the head of the bed and pull the patient using back muscles
B. Twist at the waist while pulling the draw sheet
C. Use legs for power, keep back straight, and coordinate movement with another
staff member if available - CORRECT
D. Pull quickly to minimize effort
ANSWER: C
Q007: A nurse is preparing to insert a urinary catheter. What is the correct
sequence for cleaning the perineal area in a female patient?
Options:
A. Clean from back to front in a circular motion
B. Clean from front to back, using a new wipe for each stroke - CORRECT
C. Clean the center area first, then move outward
D. Use only one wipe for the entire area
ANSWER: B
Q008: When documenting patient care, the nurse should follow which principle to
ensure legal and ethical compliance?
Options:
A. Document only when there is a significant change in condition
B. Use abbreviations to save time
C. Document objectively, accurately, and in a timely manner - CORRECT
D. Document personal opinions about the patient's behavior
ANSWER: C
