Galen Nur 155 Exam 2 Questions and Verified Answers
Question 1
The nurse is providing education to a patient about the difference between simple and complex carbohydrates. Which
statement by the patient indicates a need for further education?
a. "Simple carbohydrates give me quick energy." b. "Complex carbohydrates come from fruit." c. "Complex carbohydrates
take longer to break down." d. "Simple carbohydrates come from milk products."
Correct Answer
B. "Complex carbohydrates come from fruit."
Question 2
The nurse teaches the family member to provide the patient with how much dietary fiber per day?
a. 25 to 35 g b. 20 to 35 g c. 25 to 40 g d. 20 to 40 g
Correct Answer
B. 20 to 35
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,Question 3
The nurse is providing education to an older adult around a healthy diet to support the challenges related to aging. Which
statement indicates a need for further education?
a. "I should choose foods that are nutrient dense." b. "High-fiber foods minimize the risk of constipation." c. "I should eat
more calories to avoid malnutrition." d. "I can add spices to enhance the taste of food."
Correct Answer
C. "I should eat more calories to avoid malnutrition
Question 4
When caring for an adolescent patient with anorexia nervosa, the nurse knows what would be the best treatment option
for this patient?
a. Hospitalization with skill nursing care b. Compulsory tube feedings c. Individually determined by a collaborative team d.
Outpatient treatment
Correct Answer
c. Individually determined by a collaborative team
Question 5
A new UAP is measuring a patient's height. Which step of the procedure indicates a need for the registered nurse to
provide further education on this skill?
a. The UAP instructs the patient to remove shoes. b. The UAP measures from the top of the patient's head to the bottom of
the patient's foot arch. c. The UAP positions the head against the headboard or measuring device. d. The UAP makes sure
the patient is standing erect.
Correct Answer
b. The UAP measures from the top of the patient's head to the bottom of the patient's foot arch
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,Question 6
The nurse is performing an oral examination on a patient and notices a beefy-red tongue. The nurse identifies this as a
characteristic finding for what condition?
a. Anorexia nervosa b. Malnutrition c. Bulimia d. Pernicious anemia
Correct Answer
d. Pernicious anemia
Question 7
The nurse has delegated the feeding of a patient who has recently had a stroke to the UAP. Which procedure that the UAP
performs would demonstrate a need for further education?
a. Uses thickened liquids b. Puts the bed at 25 degrees c. Encourages slow eating d. Has the patient alternate between food
and sips of fluid
Correct Answer
b. Puts the bed at 25 degrees
Question 8
The nurse recognizes which outcome statement to be appropriate for the nursing diagnosis impaired
a. Patient will consume 50% of each meal. b. Patient will gain 2 lb a week. c. Patient will not show any signs of aspiration
during meals. d. Patient will demonstrate using an assistive device to feed self.
Correct Answer
c. Patient will not show any signs of aspiration during meals
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, Question 9
The nurse is explaining to the UAP that the patient is on a full-liquid diet. Which statement by the UAP indicates a need for
reorientation?
a. "I can give the patient orange juice." b. "I can give the patient yogurt." c. "I can give the patient oatmeal." d. "I can give
the patient milk."
Correct Answer
c. "I can give the patient oatmeal.
Question 10
The nurse is educating a patient about a renal diet. Which statement by the patient indicates a need for further education?
a. "I need to eat a low-sodium diet." b. "I can have limited amounts of meat." c. "I can drink unlimited cola if it is diet." d. "I
should avoid or limit bananas."
Correct Answer
c. "I can drink unlimited cola if it is diet.
Question 11
The nurse knows that initial verification of a nasogastric placement is important. Which method is considered the only
reliable method to determine enteral tube placement?
a. Auscultation of air bolus b. Measurement of pH of the aspirate c. Radiographic image d. Aspirate contents to visually
inspect appearance
Correct Answer
c. Radiographic image
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Question 1
The nurse is providing education to a patient about the difference between simple and complex carbohydrates. Which
statement by the patient indicates a need for further education?
a. "Simple carbohydrates give me quick energy." b. "Complex carbohydrates come from fruit." c. "Complex carbohydrates
take longer to break down." d. "Simple carbohydrates come from milk products."
Correct Answer
B. "Complex carbohydrates come from fruit."
Question 2
The nurse teaches the family member to provide the patient with how much dietary fiber per day?
a. 25 to 35 g b. 20 to 35 g c. 25 to 40 g d. 20 to 40 g
Correct Answer
B. 20 to 35
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,Question 3
The nurse is providing education to an older adult around a healthy diet to support the challenges related to aging. Which
statement indicates a need for further education?
a. "I should choose foods that are nutrient dense." b. "High-fiber foods minimize the risk of constipation." c. "I should eat
more calories to avoid malnutrition." d. "I can add spices to enhance the taste of food."
Correct Answer
C. "I should eat more calories to avoid malnutrition
Question 4
When caring for an adolescent patient with anorexia nervosa, the nurse knows what would be the best treatment option
for this patient?
a. Hospitalization with skill nursing care b. Compulsory tube feedings c. Individually determined by a collaborative team d.
Outpatient treatment
Correct Answer
c. Individually determined by a collaborative team
Question 5
A new UAP is measuring a patient's height. Which step of the procedure indicates a need for the registered nurse to
provide further education on this skill?
a. The UAP instructs the patient to remove shoes. b. The UAP measures from the top of the patient's head to the bottom of
the patient's foot arch. c. The UAP positions the head against the headboard or measuring device. d. The UAP makes sure
the patient is standing erect.
Correct Answer
b. The UAP measures from the top of the patient's head to the bottom of the patient's foot arch
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,Question 6
The nurse is performing an oral examination on a patient and notices a beefy-red tongue. The nurse identifies this as a
characteristic finding for what condition?
a. Anorexia nervosa b. Malnutrition c. Bulimia d. Pernicious anemia
Correct Answer
d. Pernicious anemia
Question 7
The nurse has delegated the feeding of a patient who has recently had a stroke to the UAP. Which procedure that the UAP
performs would demonstrate a need for further education?
a. Uses thickened liquids b. Puts the bed at 25 degrees c. Encourages slow eating d. Has the patient alternate between food
and sips of fluid
Correct Answer
b. Puts the bed at 25 degrees
Question 8
The nurse recognizes which outcome statement to be appropriate for the nursing diagnosis impaired
a. Patient will consume 50% of each meal. b. Patient will gain 2 lb a week. c. Patient will not show any signs of aspiration
during meals. d. Patient will demonstrate using an assistive device to feed self.
Correct Answer
c. Patient will not show any signs of aspiration during meals
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, Question 9
The nurse is explaining to the UAP that the patient is on a full-liquid diet. Which statement by the UAP indicates a need for
reorientation?
a. "I can give the patient orange juice." b. "I can give the patient yogurt." c. "I can give the patient oatmeal." d. "I can give
the patient milk."
Correct Answer
c. "I can give the patient oatmeal.
Question 10
The nurse is educating a patient about a renal diet. Which statement by the patient indicates a need for further education?
a. "I need to eat a low-sodium diet." b. "I can have limited amounts of meat." c. "I can drink unlimited cola if it is diet." d. "I
should avoid or limit bananas."
Correct Answer
c. "I can drink unlimited cola if it is diet.
Question 11
The nurse knows that initial verification of a nasogastric placement is important. Which method is considered the only
reliable method to determine enteral tube placement?
a. Auscultation of air bolus b. Measurement of pH of the aspirate c. Radiographic image d. Aspirate contents to visually
inspect appearance
Correct Answer
c. Radiographic image
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