NU 136 Fundamentals Final Exam Prep 2026/2027 |
Questions & Correct Answers | Graded A+| Galen
1. What stage of pressure injury: Tissue loss with exposed fascia, muscle, tendon,
ligament, cartilage or bone
Stage 4
Stage 2
Stage 3
Stage 1
2. If a patient with hypertension is advised to follow a low sodium diet, which of
the following meals would be most appropriate?
Bacon and eggs with toast
Fried fish with a side of fries and coleslaw
Grilled chicken with steamed vegetables and brown rice
Pasta with marinara sauce and garlic bread
3. A patient has a deep laceration that is left open to heal from the inside out
due to infection. Which intention of wound healing is being utilized in this
scenario?
Primary intention
Immediate intention
Secondary intention
Tertiary intention
,4. If a nurse fails to check the placement of a feeding tube before administering
tube feeding, what potential complication could arise?
Aspiration pneumonia
Nutritional deficiency
Dehydration
Electrolyte imbalance
5. What is the chief difference between a full-liquid diet and a clear-liquid diet?
a clear-liquid diet contains large amounts of fiber
a full-liquid diet includes strained cooked cereals and soups
a full-liquid diet is higher in carbohydrates
a clear- liquid diet is higher in proteins
a clear- liquid diet allows citrus juices
6. Describe the significance of range of motion exercises in nursing care.
Range of motion exercises are only necessary for athletes.
Range of motion exercises do not impact patient safety.
Range of motion exercises help maintain joint flexibility and prevent
stiffness in patients who are immobile.
Range of motion exercises are primarily used for medication
administration.
7. What is the normal range for potassium in the body?
2-4
4.5-6
, 3-5
3.5-5
8. Describe how droplet precautions help in preventing the transmission of
infections.
Droplet precautions help prevent the transmission of infections by
ensuring proper ventilation in patient rooms.
Droplet precautions help prevent the transmission of infections by
requiring the use of masks and maintaining distance to block
respiratory droplets.
Droplet precautions help prevent the transmission of infections by
isolating patients in separate rooms.
Droplet precautions help prevent the transmission of infections by
using hand sanitizers frequently.
9. Describe the significance of the ABCs in the nursing process.
The ABCs relate to nutritional assessments in nursing.
The ABCs focus on medication administration and wound care.
The ABCs prioritize patient care by ensuring that airway, breathing,
and circulation are assessed and managed first.
The ABCs are guidelines for effective communication with patients.
10. Individuals with high blood pressure may benefit from dietary restriction of
which of the following?
sodium
fiber
vitamin B-12
Questions & Correct Answers | Graded A+| Galen
1. What stage of pressure injury: Tissue loss with exposed fascia, muscle, tendon,
ligament, cartilage or bone
Stage 4
Stage 2
Stage 3
Stage 1
2. If a patient with hypertension is advised to follow a low sodium diet, which of
the following meals would be most appropriate?
Bacon and eggs with toast
Fried fish with a side of fries and coleslaw
Grilled chicken with steamed vegetables and brown rice
Pasta with marinara sauce and garlic bread
3. A patient has a deep laceration that is left open to heal from the inside out
due to infection. Which intention of wound healing is being utilized in this
scenario?
Primary intention
Immediate intention
Secondary intention
Tertiary intention
,4. If a nurse fails to check the placement of a feeding tube before administering
tube feeding, what potential complication could arise?
Aspiration pneumonia
Nutritional deficiency
Dehydration
Electrolyte imbalance
5. What is the chief difference between a full-liquid diet and a clear-liquid diet?
a clear-liquid diet contains large amounts of fiber
a full-liquid diet includes strained cooked cereals and soups
a full-liquid diet is higher in carbohydrates
a clear- liquid diet is higher in proteins
a clear- liquid diet allows citrus juices
6. Describe the significance of range of motion exercises in nursing care.
Range of motion exercises are only necessary for athletes.
Range of motion exercises do not impact patient safety.
Range of motion exercises help maintain joint flexibility and prevent
stiffness in patients who are immobile.
Range of motion exercises are primarily used for medication
administration.
7. What is the normal range for potassium in the body?
2-4
4.5-6
, 3-5
3.5-5
8. Describe how droplet precautions help in preventing the transmission of
infections.
Droplet precautions help prevent the transmission of infections by
ensuring proper ventilation in patient rooms.
Droplet precautions help prevent the transmission of infections by
requiring the use of masks and maintaining distance to block
respiratory droplets.
Droplet precautions help prevent the transmission of infections by
isolating patients in separate rooms.
Droplet precautions help prevent the transmission of infections by
using hand sanitizers frequently.
9. Describe the significance of the ABCs in the nursing process.
The ABCs relate to nutritional assessments in nursing.
The ABCs focus on medication administration and wound care.
The ABCs prioritize patient care by ensuring that airway, breathing,
and circulation are assessed and managed first.
The ABCs are guidelines for effective communication with patients.
10. Individuals with high blood pressure may benefit from dietary restriction of
which of the following?
sodium
fiber
vitamin B-12
