Galen NUR 155 Foundations of Nursing Exam 2 Prep with a Review of 200+ Recent Practice Questions and Correct Answers/ NUR 155 Exam 2 Practice Exam Latest

Galen NUR 155 Foundations of Nursing Exam 2 Prep with a
Review of 200+ Recent Practice Questions and Correct
Answers/ NUR 155 Exam 2 Practice Exam 2026-2027 Latest

The nurse has received an order from the health care provider to discontinue the
nasogastric tube. Which action by the nurse indicates a need for further education?
A) The nurse clears the tube with air prior to discontinuing.
B) The nurse stops the tube feeding.
C) The nurse instructs the patient to cough while pulling out the tube.
D) The nurse clamps the tube while pulling it out.
-ANSWER- C
The nurse is caring for a patient with heart failure who requires intermittent IV
bolus doses of furosemide (Lasix) to correct fluid volume overload. No continuous
IV fluids are ordered. Which type of IV will the nurse insert to administer the
patient's medication?
A) Peripherally inserted central catheter
B) Midline inside-the-needle catheter
C) Central venous catheter
D) Over-the-needle catheter
-ANSWER- D
The nurse is caring for a patient with a peripheral IV who tells the nurse that the IV
site is painful and puffy. What is the nurse's best action?
A) Discontinue the IV and start another line in the other arm.
B) Aspirate to check for blood return and flush the IV with sterile saline.
C) Clean the IV site with chlorhexidine and apply a new sterile dressing.
D) Change the IV tubing and administer prescribed pain medication.
-ANSWER- A
Based on research on aging, the nurse knows that improper nutrition may result in
the onset of which specific diseases? (Select all that apply.)
A) Type 2 diabetes
B) Atherosclerosis
C) Osteoporosis
D) Rheumatoid arthritis


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,E) Chronic asthma
-ANSWER- A, B, C
The nurse is helping a patient understand the difference between macronutrients
and vitamins and minerals. The nurse identifies which items that should be
included in the list of macronutrients? (Select all that apply.)
A) Water
B) Potassium
C) Starches
D) Fiber
E) Riboflavin
-ANSWER- A, C, D
The nurse is providing dietary education to the patient to assist with inclusion of
more complex carbohydrates in the diet. The nurse knows which foods would be
beneficial to include? (Select all that apply.)
A) Green peas
B) Bananas
C) Beans
D) Potatoes
E) Apples
-ANSWER- A, C, D
The nurse is educating a patient about including more omega-3 fatty acids in the
diet and knows which food sources should be included? (Select all that apply.)
A) Salmon
B) Flaxseed
C) Mackerel
D) Steak
E) Crayfish
-ANSWER- A, B, C
The nurse is planning dietary education for the patient. What food labeling
considerations should the nurse be aware of when planning that education? (Select
all that apply.)
A) Ask patient if food labels are read routinely.
B) Assess patient's level of understanding of food labels.
C) Encourage patient to read the food labels.
D) Explain to patient all food labels are different.

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,E) Assess patient's understanding of recommended daily allowance.
-ANSWER- A, B, C, E
The nurse knows that a deficiency in vitamin C can result in which conditions?
(Select all that apply.)
A) Stiff joints
B) Osteopenia
C) Petechiae
D) Loose teeth
E) Bleeding gums
-ANSWER- A, C, D, E
The nurse is teaching a patient about the impact of obesity and a high body mass
index (BMI). The nurse identifies that as the BMI increases, so does the risk for
which conditions? (Select all that apply.)
A) Increase in blood pressure
B) Increase in HDL
C) Increase in total cholesterol
D) Development of atherosclerosis
E) Decrease in triglycerides
-ANSWER- A, C, D
The nurse is completing a nutrition assessment on a patient. What are some
important considerations? (Select all that apply.)
A) The nurse should include the patient's cultural influences in the assessment.
B) The food diary accuracy is better for a 24-hour recall than a 3 to 5 day food
journal.
C) The nurse should be nonjudgmental in the nutritional review.
D) A consultation with a registered dietitian may be indicated.
E) A gathering of anthropometric measurements may be necessary.
-ANSWER- A, C, D, E
The nurse is educating the patient about the risk of heart disease from metabolic
syndrome and describes a cluster of which symptoms? (Select all that apply.)
A) Elevated blood glucose
B) High waist circumference
C) History of smoking
D) Hypertension


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, E) Elevation serum cholesterol
-ANSWER- A, B, D, E
The nurse is completing documentation after feeding a patient with aspiration
precautions. Which items should the nurse document? (Select all that apply.)
A) Episodes of coughing or gagging
B) Hesitation or fear of eating
C) Amount eaten
D) Aspiration protocol used
E) Respiratory status
-ANSWER- A, B, C, D, E
When the nurse is caring for a patient receiving enteral feedings, which tasks can
that nurse delegate to the UAP? (Select all that apply.)
A) Verify tube placement
B) Perform oral care
C) Administer tube feeding
D) Obtain vital signs and report results
E) Measure oxygen saturation
-ANSWER- B, C, D, E
The nurse will be caring for a patient who is severely malnourished. Laboratory
test results show that the patient's albumin level is critically low. What assessment
finding will the nurse expect to note when assessing the patient?
A) The patient has generalized 3+ pitting edema.
B) The patient is confused and disoriented.
C) The patient's urine is dark and very concentrated.
D) The patient's lung sounds are much diminished.
-ANSWER- A
The nurse is reviewing the patient's laboratory results. Which result must be
communicated to the physician immediately?
A) Serum chloride level 85 mEq/L
B) Serum sodium level 134 mEq/L
C) Serum potassium level 6.8 mEq/L
D) Serum magnesium level 2.3 mEq/L
-ANSWER- C
The nurse is caring for a patient who takes furosemide (Lasix) daily to treat
congestive heart failure. The nurse will watch for which electrolyte imbalance that
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