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Prepare for NU 136 Exam 3 with this updated 2026/2027 study guide designed for Galen College of Nursing students. This comprehensive resource provides structured topic reviews, practice questions, and focused concept summaries to strengthen understanding of the nursing process and therapeutic communication. The guide covers essential concepts including the five steps of the nursing process, patient assessment, nursing diagnoses, care planning, implementation, evaluation, therapeutic communication techniques, documentation, patient education, cultural competence, professional communication, ethical considerations, clinical judgment, and evidence-based nursing practice. Practice questions reinforce key concepts, strengthen critical thinking, and help students apply nursing principles to realistic patient care scenarios. Designed for efficient review and long-term learning, this study guide helps improve knowledge retention, enhance clinical reasoning, and build confidence for NU 136 coursework and nursing assessments.

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NU 136 Exam 3 Nursing Process & Communication (Galen)
2026 | Questions & Verified Answers | Latest Update |
Graded A+
1. Why is it important to avoid sharing login credentials when documenting on a
computer in nursing?

Sharing login credentials can compromise patient confidentiality
and data security.

It allows for easier access to patient records.

It is necessary for collaboration among healthcare providers.

It helps in maintaining accurate documentation.

2. Describe the importance of limiting access to a patient's medical records in
nursing practice.

Limiting access protects patient confidentiality and ensures that
only relevant healthcare providers can make informed decisions.

Limiting access is unnecessary as all staff should have access.

Limiting access prevents patients from seeing their own records.

Limiting access allows for more efficient charting methods.

3. What is a common dietary restriction for patients prior to surgery?

Low carbohydrate diet

Increased fluid intake

High protein diet

NPO (nothing by mouth)

,4. Which tasks are typically considered non-delegable to Certified Nursing
Assistants (CNAs) in the nursing process?

Basic hygiene assistance

Feeding patients

Taking vital signs

Tasks that require nursing judgment or critical thinking

5. In a scenario where a patient is diagnosed with diabetes, how would the
planning step of the nursing process be utilized?

To evaluate the patient's response to previous treatments.

To implement insulin administration without a care plan.

To assess the patient's current blood sugar levels.

To create a care plan that includes dietary modifications and blood
sugar monitoring.

6. What does the acronym PIE stand for in the context of nursing charting?

Procedure, intervention, and evaluation

Patient information, intervention, and examination

Patient identification, implementation, and evaluation

Problem identification, interventions, and evaluation

7. Describe the purpose of using the ISBAR-R communication framework in
nursing.

The ISBAR-R framework is used to ensure clear and structured
communication among healthcare providers.

, The ISBAR-R framework is primarily used for patient education on
medication.

The ISBAR-R framework is designed to improve patient satisfaction
through feedback.

The ISBAR-R framework focuses on documenting patient history for
legal purposes.

8. What is the definition of race as it pertains to healthcare?

Race is solely determined by geographical location.

Race is a biological concept with no relevance to healthcare.

Race refers to a categorization of humans based on physical
characteristics and cultural identity.

Race is defined by socioeconomic status.

9. Describe the main characteristics of source-oriented charting in nursing
documentation.

Source-oriented charting uses standardized forms to document care.

Source-oriented charting focuses solely on medication administration
records.

Source-oriented charting organizes information by the source of
the data, presenting it in a narrative format.

Source-oriented charting emphasizes patient problems and outcomes
rather than the source of data.

10. What are the four distinguishing features of culture as outlined in healthcare
contexts?

Norms, laws, ethics, and traditions

, Symbols, artifacts, institutions, and practices

Values, beliefs, customs, and behaviors

Traditions, languages, rituals, and practices

11. A nurse is communicating with an aphasic patient. The nurse should:

Speak to the patient as if the patient has no new learning ability.

Not assume the patient can understand what is heard.

Ask one question at a time.

Use open-ended questions.

12. A nurse cannot delegate which of the following tasks to the CNA?

Supervising others

Assisting with range of motion exercises

Giving perineal care

Collecting specimens

13. In a scenario where a nurse needs to hand off a patient to another
healthcare provider, which step of the ISBAR-R method would involve
discussing the patient's current condition?

Assessment

Recommendation

Situation

Background

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