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Galen NSG 3100 Exam 1 EXAM QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
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Galen NSG 3100 Exam 1 – Practice Questions with Answers and Rationales
1. A nurse is using the nursing process to care for a patient. What is the correct order of the
nursing process steps?
A) Assessment, Planning, Diagnosis, Implementation, Evaluation
B) Assessment, Diagnosis, Planning, Implementation, Evaluation
C) Diagnosis, Assessment, Planning, Implementation, Evaluation
D) Planning, Assessment, Diagnosis, Implementation, Evaluation
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The nursing process is a systematic, dynamic process with five steps: Assessment,
Diagnosis, Planning, Implementation, and Evaluation (ADPIE). This order ensures a logical
progression from data collection to outcome evaluation .
2. Which statement is an example of subjective data?
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A) Blood pressure 140/90 mmHg
B) Heart rate 88 beats per minute
C) Patient reports feeling nauseated
D) Oxygen saturation 96% on room air
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Subjective data are information reported by the patient, including feelings,
perceptions, and symptoms. Objective data are measurable and observable findings such as
vital signs and lab values .
3. A nurse is developing a care plan for a patient with "Risk for infection." Which intervention
should the nurse include?
A) Administer antibiotics as ordered
B) Monitor the surgical incision for redness, swelling, or drainage
C) Culture the wound if drainage is present
D) Prescribe prophylactic antibiotics
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: For a risk diagnosis, the nurse implements preventive interventions. Monitoring for
signs of infection is a preventive intervention. Antibiotics and wound cultures are treatments for
an actual infection, not a risk diagnosis .
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4. Which nursing diagnosis is an example of a health promotion diagnosis?
A) "Impaired skin integrity"
B) "Risk for falls"
C) "Readiness for enhanced breastfeeding"
D) "Ineffective airway clearance"
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Health promotion diagnoses describe a patient's motivation and desire to increase
wellbeing and health potential. They are written as "Readiness for enhanced [specific
behavior]" .
5. A nurse is documenting patient care. Which documentation entry is most complete and
follows best practices?
A) "Patient is doing well"
B) "Patient seems comfortable"
C) "Patient reports pain 4/10, administered morphine 2 mg IV, pain decreased to 2/10 at 0830"
D) "Patient had a good day"
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Documentation should be specific, objective, and include the nursing intervention
and patient response. It should follow the PIE (Problem, Intervention, Evaluation) format .
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6. A patient who has been on bed rest for several days stands up and reports feeling dizzy. The
nurse notes a drop in blood pressure. This is most consistent with:
A) Hypertension
B) Orthostatic hypotension
C) Hyperglycemia
D) Cardiac arrhythmia
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Orthostatic hypotension is a drop in blood pressure upon standing. It is common
after prolonged bed rest due to decreased vascular tone and fluid shifts .
7. A nurse is providing discharge teaching to a patient. Which statement by the patient
indicates a need for further teaching?
A) "I will call my doctor if I have any questions."
B) "I will take my medications as prescribed."
C) "I can stop taking my antibiotics once I feel better."
D) "I will keep my follow-up appointment."
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Antibiotics should be taken for the full prescribed course, even if symptoms improve.
Stopping early can lead to recurrence or antibiotic resistance .
Galen NSG 3100 Exam 1 EXAM QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
VERIFIED SOLUTIONS LATEST UPDATE THIS YEAR – JUST
RELEASED
Galen NSG 3100 Exam 1 – Practice Questions with Answers and Rationales
1. A nurse is using the nursing process to care for a patient. What is the correct order of the
nursing process steps?
A) Assessment, Planning, Diagnosis, Implementation, Evaluation
B) Assessment, Diagnosis, Planning, Implementation, Evaluation
C) Diagnosis, Assessment, Planning, Implementation, Evaluation
D) Planning, Assessment, Diagnosis, Implementation, Evaluation
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The nursing process is a systematic, dynamic process with five steps: Assessment,
Diagnosis, Planning, Implementation, and Evaluation (ADPIE). This order ensures a logical
progression from data collection to outcome evaluation .
2. Which statement is an example of subjective data?
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A) Blood pressure 140/90 mmHg
B) Heart rate 88 beats per minute
C) Patient reports feeling nauseated
D) Oxygen saturation 96% on room air
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Subjective data are information reported by the patient, including feelings,
perceptions, and symptoms. Objective data are measurable and observable findings such as
vital signs and lab values .
3. A nurse is developing a care plan for a patient with "Risk for infection." Which intervention
should the nurse include?
A) Administer antibiotics as ordered
B) Monitor the surgical incision for redness, swelling, or drainage
C) Culture the wound if drainage is present
D) Prescribe prophylactic antibiotics
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: For a risk diagnosis, the nurse implements preventive interventions. Monitoring for
signs of infection is a preventive intervention. Antibiotics and wound cultures are treatments for
an actual infection, not a risk diagnosis .
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4. Which nursing diagnosis is an example of a health promotion diagnosis?
A) "Impaired skin integrity"
B) "Risk for falls"
C) "Readiness for enhanced breastfeeding"
D) "Ineffective airway clearance"
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Health promotion diagnoses describe a patient's motivation and desire to increase
wellbeing and health potential. They are written as "Readiness for enhanced [specific
behavior]" .
5. A nurse is documenting patient care. Which documentation entry is most complete and
follows best practices?
A) "Patient is doing well"
B) "Patient seems comfortable"
C) "Patient reports pain 4/10, administered morphine 2 mg IV, pain decreased to 2/10 at 0830"
D) "Patient had a good day"
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Documentation should be specific, objective, and include the nursing intervention
and patient response. It should follow the PIE (Problem, Intervention, Evaluation) format .
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6. A patient who has been on bed rest for several days stands up and reports feeling dizzy. The
nurse notes a drop in blood pressure. This is most consistent with:
A) Hypertension
B) Orthostatic hypotension
C) Hyperglycemia
D) Cardiac arrhythmia
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Orthostatic hypotension is a drop in blood pressure upon standing. It is common
after prolonged bed rest due to decreased vascular tone and fluid shifts .
7. A nurse is providing discharge teaching to a patient. Which statement by the patient
indicates a need for further teaching?
A) "I will call my doctor if I have any questions."
B) "I will take my medications as prescribed."
C) "I can stop taking my antibiotics once I feel better."
D) "I will keep my follow-up appointment."
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Antibiotics should be taken for the full prescribed course, even if symptoms improve.
Stopping early can lead to recurrence or antibiotic resistance .
