Galen NUR 155 Exam 1 Questions & Answers 2026 |
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1. In a scenario where a fire breaks out in a patient care area, how should a
nurse apply the RACE protocol to ensure patient safety?
The nurse should evacuate all patients immediately without assessing
the situation.
The nurse should first rescue patients in immediate danger, then
activate the fire alarm, contain the fire if possible, and finally
extinguish it or evacuate as necessary.
The nurse should call for help and wait for the fire department to
arrive.
The nurse should focus on extinguishing the fire before rescuing any
patients.
2. In a patient recovering from an injury, how would the third stage of the
inflammatory response influence their rehabilitation process?
It causes further inflammation, hindering the rehabilitation process.
It leads to increased pain and discomfort, complicating recovery.
It results in the formation of scar tissue, preventing full recovery.
It facilitates healing and tissue regeneration, which is crucial for
rehabilitation.
3. The chain of infection is made up of how many links?
Five
Seven
Six
, Four
4. What is the definition of a papule in dermatology?
A flat, discolored area on the skin.
A small, raised, solid skin lesion.
A scaly patch of skin.
A fluid-filled blister on the skin.
5. An ophthalmoscope is:
A device for measuring how far someone can see in each direction
A device for measuring a child's visual acuity
A device for looking into the eyes
A device for testing an adult's visual acuity
6. During a physical assessment, a nurse notes bronchovesicular breath sounds
in a patient. What might this indicate about the patient's respiratory status?
The patient has a clear and unobstructed airway.
The patient is in a state of hyperventilation.
The patient is likely experiencing normal lung function.
The presence of bronchovesicular breath sounds may indicate that
the patient has an underlying respiratory condition.
7. The surgical team tells you the patient needs to be placed in the dorsal
recumbent position. How will the patient be positioned?
Semi-reclined or upright with legs at the level of the heart
Flat on back with feet elevated and head down
, Side lying
Flat on back with the knees flexed and hips rotated externally
8. Methods for transmission of zoonotic pathogens include:
Infected animals/carcasses
Inhalation of infected airborne material
Ingestion of contaminated foods/water
Fomites
All of the above
9. The difference between a comprehensive assessment and a focused
assessment is that:
comprehensive assessment is required for all patients visit an
emergency department
focused assessment usually takes more time than a comprehensive
assessment.
one involves examination of the entire person while the other is
examination of a specific area or part of the body.
focused assessment findings are usually not combined with other data
such as laboratory studies.
10. In a patient with multiple skin lesions, how would you differentiate between
nodules and tumors during your assessment?
I would evaluate the size, shape, and consistency of each lesion to
determine if they are nodules or tumors.
I would assess only the lesions that are painful.
I would ignore small lesions and focus only on larger ones.
, I would only look for color changes in the lesions.
11. In a patient with chronic eczema, how might lichenification affect the nursing
care plan?
The nursing care plan should ignore lichenification as it is not a
concern.
The nursing care plan should prioritize surgical intervention for skin
removal.
The nursing care plan should include strategies to reduce
scratching and manage skin hydration.
The nursing care plan should focus solely on administering antibiotics.
12. What is orthopneic position used for?
feeding patient
eating
to take rectal temp
to promote breathing and prevent atelectasis
13. List the six components of the chain of infection.
Pathogen, carrier, exit route, transmission method, entry point,
immune response
Infection source, exit route, transmission, entry point, host response,
recovery
Infectious agent, vector, host, environment, transmission, recovery
Infectious agent, reservoir, portal of exit, mode of transmission,
portal of entry, susceptible host
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1. In a scenario where a fire breaks out in a patient care area, how should a
nurse apply the RACE protocol to ensure patient safety?
The nurse should evacuate all patients immediately without assessing
the situation.
The nurse should first rescue patients in immediate danger, then
activate the fire alarm, contain the fire if possible, and finally
extinguish it or evacuate as necessary.
The nurse should call for help and wait for the fire department to
arrive.
The nurse should focus on extinguishing the fire before rescuing any
patients.
2. In a patient recovering from an injury, how would the third stage of the
inflammatory response influence their rehabilitation process?
It causes further inflammation, hindering the rehabilitation process.
It leads to increased pain and discomfort, complicating recovery.
It results in the formation of scar tissue, preventing full recovery.
It facilitates healing and tissue regeneration, which is crucial for
rehabilitation.
3. The chain of infection is made up of how many links?
Five
Seven
Six
, Four
4. What is the definition of a papule in dermatology?
A flat, discolored area on the skin.
A small, raised, solid skin lesion.
A scaly patch of skin.
A fluid-filled blister on the skin.
5. An ophthalmoscope is:
A device for measuring how far someone can see in each direction
A device for measuring a child's visual acuity
A device for looking into the eyes
A device for testing an adult's visual acuity
6. During a physical assessment, a nurse notes bronchovesicular breath sounds
in a patient. What might this indicate about the patient's respiratory status?
The patient has a clear and unobstructed airway.
The patient is in a state of hyperventilation.
The patient is likely experiencing normal lung function.
The presence of bronchovesicular breath sounds may indicate that
the patient has an underlying respiratory condition.
7. The surgical team tells you the patient needs to be placed in the dorsal
recumbent position. How will the patient be positioned?
Semi-reclined or upright with legs at the level of the heart
Flat on back with feet elevated and head down
, Side lying
Flat on back with the knees flexed and hips rotated externally
8. Methods for transmission of zoonotic pathogens include:
Infected animals/carcasses
Inhalation of infected airborne material
Ingestion of contaminated foods/water
Fomites
All of the above
9. The difference between a comprehensive assessment and a focused
assessment is that:
comprehensive assessment is required for all patients visit an
emergency department
focused assessment usually takes more time than a comprehensive
assessment.
one involves examination of the entire person while the other is
examination of a specific area or part of the body.
focused assessment findings are usually not combined with other data
such as laboratory studies.
10. In a patient with multiple skin lesions, how would you differentiate between
nodules and tumors during your assessment?
I would evaluate the size, shape, and consistency of each lesion to
determine if they are nodules or tumors.
I would assess only the lesions that are painful.
I would ignore small lesions and focus only on larger ones.
, I would only look for color changes in the lesions.
11. In a patient with chronic eczema, how might lichenification affect the nursing
care plan?
The nursing care plan should ignore lichenification as it is not a
concern.
The nursing care plan should prioritize surgical intervention for skin
removal.
The nursing care plan should include strategies to reduce
scratching and manage skin hydration.
The nursing care plan should focus solely on administering antibiotics.
12. What is orthopneic position used for?
feeding patient
eating
to take rectal temp
to promote breathing and prevent atelectasis
13. List the six components of the chain of infection.
Pathogen, carrier, exit route, transmission method, entry point,
immune response
Infection source, exit route, transmission, entry point, host response,
recovery
Infectious agent, vector, host, environment, transmission, recovery
Infectious agent, reservoir, portal of exit, mode of transmission,
portal of entry, susceptible host
