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NU 155 EXAM 1 LATEST 2026/2027 |
FOUNDATIONS OF NURSING – GALEN COLLEGE |
EXPERT VERIFIED | 75 VERIFIED Q&A | DETAILED
RATIONALES | PASS GUARANTEED – A+ GRADED
Question 1
A nurse is reviewing the history of nursing. Which of the following individuals is considered the
founder of modern nursing?
A. Clara Barton
B. Florence Nightingale
C. Dorothea Dix
D. Lillian Wald
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Florence Nightingale is considered the founder of modern nursing for her contributions to
nursing education and practice during the Crimean War.
Question 2
A nurse is reviewing the nursing process. Which of the following is the first step of the nursing
process?
A. Planning
B. Implementation
C. Assessment
D. Evaluation
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The nursing process begins with assessment (collecting data), followed by diagnosis,
planning, implementation, and evaluation.
Question 3
A nurse is reviewing the concept of health. Which of the following best defines health according to
the World Health Organization?
A. Absence of disease only
B. A state of complete physical, mental, and social well-being
C. Ability to perform activities of daily living
D. Absence of illness
Correct Answer: B
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Rationale: WHO defines health as a state of complete physical, mental, and social well-being, not
merely the absence of disease.
Question 4
A nurse is reviewing the levels of prevention. Which of the following is an example of primary
prevention?
A. Mammogram
B. Immunization
C. Cardiac rehabilitation
D. Blood pressure screening
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Primary prevention prevents disease (immunizations). Screening is secondary prevention.
Question 5
A nurse is reviewing the concept of a wound infection. Which of the following indicates a systemic
infection?
A. Localized redness
B. Fever and chills
C. Purulent drainage
D. Warmth
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Fever and chills indicate systemic infection.
Question 6
A nurse is caring for a client who has a wound with a drain. Which of the following is the correct
care?
A. Leave unsecured
B. Empty when half full
C. Remove without order
D. Milk frequently
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Empty and compress when half full.
Question 7
A nurse is assessing a client who has a wound with a wound vac. Which of the following requires
immediate intervention?
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A. Pink wound bed
B. Alarm sounding
C. Granulation tissue
D. Minimal drainage
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Alarm indicates a problem.
Question 8
A nurse is caring for a client who has a new prescription for vancomycin. Which of the following
should be monitored?
A. Serum potassium
B. Renal function and trough levels
C. Serum calcium
D. Serum magnesium
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Monitor renal function and vancomycin trough levels.
Question 9
A nurse is assessing a client who has a wound infection. Which of the following is the most
appropriate dressing?
A. Dry sterile dressing
B. Moist sterile dressing (as prescribed)
C. No dressing
D. Non-sterile dressing
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Infected wounds require moist sterile dressings.
Question 10
A nurse is caring for a client who has a new prescription for insulin glargine. Which of the following is
a characteristic?
A. Rapid-acting with peak
B. Long-acting with no pronounced peak
C. Intermediate-acting
D. Short-acting
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Insulin glargine is long-acting.
NU 155 EXAM 1 LATEST 2026/2027 |
FOUNDATIONS OF NURSING – GALEN COLLEGE |
EXPERT VERIFIED | 75 VERIFIED Q&A | DETAILED
RATIONALES | PASS GUARANTEED – A+ GRADED
Question 1
A nurse is reviewing the history of nursing. Which of the following individuals is considered the
founder of modern nursing?
A. Clara Barton
B. Florence Nightingale
C. Dorothea Dix
D. Lillian Wald
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Florence Nightingale is considered the founder of modern nursing for her contributions to
nursing education and practice during the Crimean War.
Question 2
A nurse is reviewing the nursing process. Which of the following is the first step of the nursing
process?
A. Planning
B. Implementation
C. Assessment
D. Evaluation
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The nursing process begins with assessment (collecting data), followed by diagnosis,
planning, implementation, and evaluation.
Question 3
A nurse is reviewing the concept of health. Which of the following best defines health according to
the World Health Organization?
A. Absence of disease only
B. A state of complete physical, mental, and social well-being
C. Ability to perform activities of daily living
D. Absence of illness
Correct Answer: B
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Rationale: WHO defines health as a state of complete physical, mental, and social well-being, not
merely the absence of disease.
Question 4
A nurse is reviewing the levels of prevention. Which of the following is an example of primary
prevention?
A. Mammogram
B. Immunization
C. Cardiac rehabilitation
D. Blood pressure screening
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Primary prevention prevents disease (immunizations). Screening is secondary prevention.
Question 5
A nurse is reviewing the concept of a wound infection. Which of the following indicates a systemic
infection?
A. Localized redness
B. Fever and chills
C. Purulent drainage
D. Warmth
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Fever and chills indicate systemic infection.
Question 6
A nurse is caring for a client who has a wound with a drain. Which of the following is the correct
care?
A. Leave unsecured
B. Empty when half full
C. Remove without order
D. Milk frequently
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Empty and compress when half full.
Question 7
A nurse is assessing a client who has a wound with a wound vac. Which of the following requires
immediate intervention?
, 3
A. Pink wound bed
B. Alarm sounding
C. Granulation tissue
D. Minimal drainage
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Alarm indicates a problem.
Question 8
A nurse is caring for a client who has a new prescription for vancomycin. Which of the following
should be monitored?
A. Serum potassium
B. Renal function and trough levels
C. Serum calcium
D. Serum magnesium
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Monitor renal function and vancomycin trough levels.
Question 9
A nurse is assessing a client who has a wound infection. Which of the following is the most
appropriate dressing?
A. Dry sterile dressing
B. Moist sterile dressing (as prescribed)
C. No dressing
D. Non-sterile dressing
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Infected wounds require moist sterile dressings.
Question 10
A nurse is caring for a client who has a new prescription for insulin glargine. Which of the following is
a characteristic?
A. Rapid-acting with peak
B. Long-acting with no pronounced peak
C. Intermediate-acting
D. Short-acting
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Insulin glargine is long-acting.
