NUR 155 Exam 2 prep 2026/ Galen NUR 155
Foundations of Nursing Exam 2 Practice
Exam 2026 (A Review of 130 Latest Exam
Questions and Correct Answers)
The nurse needs to consider which approach when caring for patients with chronic
illness? a. Help the patient face the reality that he will not get better. b. Emphasize
to the patient that the illness is not his fault. c. Focus on improving quality of life
through preventive behaviors. d. Acknowledge the limitations placed on the patient
by his suffering.
c. Focus on improving quality of life through preventive behaviors.
A patient presents to the clinic for illness, and the sick role is legitimized by the
provider. The nurse recognizes this as what stage of illness according to Suchman's
Model? a. I b. II c. III d. IV
c. III
The nurse is developing a plan of care for a patient with a hip fracture. Which
model would the nurse use to prioritize the patient's care? a. The Health Belief
Model b. Health Promotion Model c. Maslow's hierarchy of needs d. The Holistic
Health Model
When considering factors influencing health and the impact of illness, specifically
age, the nurse would correctly identify which patient as having the greatest risk? a.
10-year-old girl b. 23-year-old woman c. 47-year-old man d. 85-year-old woman
d. 85-year-old woman
When discussing immunizations for infants and children with new parents, the
nurse should focus on which approach? a. Providing scientific evidence to parents
b. Stressing that non-immunization is a crime c. Acknowledging that
immunizations are not needed d. Informing the parents that they have no choice
a. Providing scientific evidence to parents
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,The nurse recognizes which concept that correctly completes the definition of the
genetic vulnerability of an organism (risk of disease expression based on
genotype)? a. It is involuntarily passed from biologic parents to offspring. b. It is
totally unrelated to environmental factors. c. It is nonresponsive to alteration by
way of lifestyle modification. d. It is not a factor in mental illness because it is
behavioral.
a. It is involuntarily passed from biologic parents to offspring.
The patient is asking about using the Internet for resources regarding lifestyle
behaviors and benefits of modification. What is the best response that the nurse
should provide the patient? a. Information on lifestyle behaviors is not available on
the Internet. b. The patient should use websites that are easy to understand. c. Most
websites are designed for health care providers only. d. Only negative outcomes
are evaluated on the Internet.
b. The patient should use websites that are easy to understand.
The nurse is assessing a patient's environment and its impact on outdoor activity
and notes that the child rarely plays outside. Which is true regarding the indoor
environment? a. Indoor environments protect the patient from toxics chemicals. b.
Indoor activity is sometimes a result of unsafe outdoor conditions. c. Indoor
activity decreases the risk of respiratory illness. d. Indoor lifestyles reduce the risk
for sedentary behaviors.
b. Indoor activity is sometimes a result of unsafe outdoor conditions
The nurse correctly recognizes which one of the following illnesses to trigger the
broadest range of emotional and behavioral responses? a. Ear infection b. Mild
concussion c. Rheumatoid arthritis d. Influenza
c. Rheumatoid arthritis
Self-concept refers to the way in which individuals perceive unchanging aspects of
themselves, such as social character, cognitive abilities, physical appearance, and
body image. Which additional point does the nurse the nurse recognize as part of
the definition of self-concept? a. If negative, self-concept will allow the patient to
compensate for weaknesses. b. If positive, self-concept will cause the patient to see
challenges as devastating. c. Self-concept is a concept that is derived from the
patient internally. d. Self-concept depends on relationships with family and friends.
d. Self-concept depends on relationships with family and friends.
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, Which recommendations would the nurse identify as appropriate screening
guidelines? (Select all that apply.) a. Women ages 21 to 29 should have a Pap test
every 3 years. b. Self-breast exams should be addressed with male and female
patients. c. Adolescent males should perform monthly self-testicular exams. d.
Women ages 30 to 65 should receive Pap tests every 10 years. e. HPV testing
should be done every 5 years if Pap test is negative.
a. Women ages 21 to 29 should have a Pap test every 3 years. b. Self-breast exams
should be addressed with male and female patients. c. Adolescent males should
perform monthly self-testicular exams
The nurse recognizes which of the following to be a benefit of regular physical
exercise? (Select all that apply.) a. Enhances the immune system b. Decreases bone
density c. Limits joint mobility d. Improves mental health e. Helps to prevent type
2 diabetes
a. Enhances the immune system d. Improves mental health e. Helps to prevent type
2 diabetes
The economic stability of individuals or families can determine whether they are
willing to seek preventive care or screening examinations. The nurse knows which
statements about screening examinations to be true? (Select all that apply.) a. Free
or low-cost screening ensures patient screening. b. People may not screen due to
fear of testing positive. c. Early screening ensures minimal treatment costs. d.
Employment stability is enhanced by early screening. e. Treatment of disorders
often means lost wages.
b. People may not screen due to fear of testing positive e. Treatment of disorders
often means lost wages.
The nurse is preparing to assist the patient to walk to the bathroom after
medicating the patient with a narcotic for pain management. What possible adverse
effects should the nurse be immediately aware of?
A Constipation B Depression C Dizziness D Pain relief
C Dizziness
The nurse is caring for a patient who has a bleeding gastric ulcer. How will the
nurse expect the patient's stool to appear?
A Soft and formed with bright red streaks B Watery with particles of undigested
food C Sticky and black D Hard lumps that are difficult to pass
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Foundations of Nursing Exam 2 Practice
Exam 2026 (A Review of 130 Latest Exam
Questions and Correct Answers)
The nurse needs to consider which approach when caring for patients with chronic
illness? a. Help the patient face the reality that he will not get better. b. Emphasize
to the patient that the illness is not his fault. c. Focus on improving quality of life
through preventive behaviors. d. Acknowledge the limitations placed on the patient
by his suffering.
c. Focus on improving quality of life through preventive behaviors.
A patient presents to the clinic for illness, and the sick role is legitimized by the
provider. The nurse recognizes this as what stage of illness according to Suchman's
Model? a. I b. II c. III d. IV
c. III
The nurse is developing a plan of care for a patient with a hip fracture. Which
model would the nurse use to prioritize the patient's care? a. The Health Belief
Model b. Health Promotion Model c. Maslow's hierarchy of needs d. The Holistic
Health Model
When considering factors influencing health and the impact of illness, specifically
age, the nurse would correctly identify which patient as having the greatest risk? a.
10-year-old girl b. 23-year-old woman c. 47-year-old man d. 85-year-old woman
d. 85-year-old woman
When discussing immunizations for infants and children with new parents, the
nurse should focus on which approach? a. Providing scientific evidence to parents
b. Stressing that non-immunization is a crime c. Acknowledging that
immunizations are not needed d. Informing the parents that they have no choice
a. Providing scientific evidence to parents
1
,The nurse recognizes which concept that correctly completes the definition of the
genetic vulnerability of an organism (risk of disease expression based on
genotype)? a. It is involuntarily passed from biologic parents to offspring. b. It is
totally unrelated to environmental factors. c. It is nonresponsive to alteration by
way of lifestyle modification. d. It is not a factor in mental illness because it is
behavioral.
a. It is involuntarily passed from biologic parents to offspring.
The patient is asking about using the Internet for resources regarding lifestyle
behaviors and benefits of modification. What is the best response that the nurse
should provide the patient? a. Information on lifestyle behaviors is not available on
the Internet. b. The patient should use websites that are easy to understand. c. Most
websites are designed for health care providers only. d. Only negative outcomes
are evaluated on the Internet.
b. The patient should use websites that are easy to understand.
The nurse is assessing a patient's environment and its impact on outdoor activity
and notes that the child rarely plays outside. Which is true regarding the indoor
environment? a. Indoor environments protect the patient from toxics chemicals. b.
Indoor activity is sometimes a result of unsafe outdoor conditions. c. Indoor
activity decreases the risk of respiratory illness. d. Indoor lifestyles reduce the risk
for sedentary behaviors.
b. Indoor activity is sometimes a result of unsafe outdoor conditions
The nurse correctly recognizes which one of the following illnesses to trigger the
broadest range of emotional and behavioral responses? a. Ear infection b. Mild
concussion c. Rheumatoid arthritis d. Influenza
c. Rheumatoid arthritis
Self-concept refers to the way in which individuals perceive unchanging aspects of
themselves, such as social character, cognitive abilities, physical appearance, and
body image. Which additional point does the nurse the nurse recognize as part of
the definition of self-concept? a. If negative, self-concept will allow the patient to
compensate for weaknesses. b. If positive, self-concept will cause the patient to see
challenges as devastating. c. Self-concept is a concept that is derived from the
patient internally. d. Self-concept depends on relationships with family and friends.
d. Self-concept depends on relationships with family and friends.
2
, Which recommendations would the nurse identify as appropriate screening
guidelines? (Select all that apply.) a. Women ages 21 to 29 should have a Pap test
every 3 years. b. Self-breast exams should be addressed with male and female
patients. c. Adolescent males should perform monthly self-testicular exams. d.
Women ages 30 to 65 should receive Pap tests every 10 years. e. HPV testing
should be done every 5 years if Pap test is negative.
a. Women ages 21 to 29 should have a Pap test every 3 years. b. Self-breast exams
should be addressed with male and female patients. c. Adolescent males should
perform monthly self-testicular exams
The nurse recognizes which of the following to be a benefit of regular physical
exercise? (Select all that apply.) a. Enhances the immune system b. Decreases bone
density c. Limits joint mobility d. Improves mental health e. Helps to prevent type
2 diabetes
a. Enhances the immune system d. Improves mental health e. Helps to prevent type
2 diabetes
The economic stability of individuals or families can determine whether they are
willing to seek preventive care or screening examinations. The nurse knows which
statements about screening examinations to be true? (Select all that apply.) a. Free
or low-cost screening ensures patient screening. b. People may not screen due to
fear of testing positive. c. Early screening ensures minimal treatment costs. d.
Employment stability is enhanced by early screening. e. Treatment of disorders
often means lost wages.
b. People may not screen due to fear of testing positive e. Treatment of disorders
often means lost wages.
The nurse is preparing to assist the patient to walk to the bathroom after
medicating the patient with a narcotic for pain management. What possible adverse
effects should the nurse be immediately aware of?
A Constipation B Depression C Dizziness D Pain relief
C Dizziness
The nurse is caring for a patient who has a bleeding gastric ulcer. How will the
nurse expect the patient's stool to appear?
A Soft and formed with bright red streaks B Watery with particles of undigested
food C Sticky and black D Hard lumps that are difficult to pass
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