ADN Week 2 Quiz | Health Assessment & Safety |
2026/2027 Update Galen UPDATED ACTUAL Exam
Questions and CORRECT Answers
1. When a fire occurs in a patient’s room, what is the nurse’s first priority
according to the RACE acronym?
A. Activate the fire alarm system
B. Extinguish the fire using the nearest extinguisher
C. Contain the fire by closing doors and windows
D. Rescue and remove the patient from immediate danger
Answer: D
Rationale: The RACE acronym stands for Rescue, Alarm, Contain, and Extinguish. The first
step is always to rescue individuals in immediate danger.
2. A nurse is preparing to use a fire extinguisher. What does the ‘P’ in the PASS
acronym represent?
A. Pull the pin
B. Position the nozzle
C. Press the handle
D. Push the lever
Answer: A
Rationale: The PASS acronym for fire extinguisher use stands for Pull the pin, Aim at the
base of the fire, Squeeze the handle, and Sweep from side to side.
,3. Which of the following is a physical hazard in the healthcare environment
that most commonly leads to patient injury?
A. Falls
B. Medication errors
C. Infection exposure
D. Radiation exposure
Answer: A
Rationale: Falls are the most common cause of patient injury in the healthcare setting,
especially among older adults and those with mobility issues.
4. A nurse is assessing a patient’s risk for falls using the Morse Fall Scale. Which
factor would increase the patient’s score?
A. The patient is oriented to person, place, and time
B. The patient has an IV line in place
C. The patient uses a cane for ambulation
D. The patient has a history of falling within the last 3 months
Answer: D
Rationale: History of falling is a major component of the Morse Fall Scale. Using an
assistive device and having an IV also increase the score, but a history of falls is a primary
risk indicator.
5. A patient is placed in bilateral wrist restraints. How often must the nurse
assess the patient’s skin integrity and neurovascular status?
A. Every 2 hours
B. Every 1 hour
C. Every 30 minutes
D. Every 4 hours
Answer: A
, Rationale: Standard safety protocols require the assessment of a restrained patient every
2 hours for skin integrity, circulation, and the need for continued restraint.
6. Which action should the nurse take first when a patient is experiencing a
tonic-clonic seizure?
A. Insert a padded tongue blade into the mouth
B. Restrain the patient’s limbs to prevent injury
C. Administer oxygen via a non-rebreather mask
D. Turn the patient to a side-lying position
Answer: D
Rationale: The priority during a seizure is airway protection and safety. Turning the
patient to their side helps prevent aspiration of secretions.
7. A nurse is measuring a patient’s blood pressure. If the cuff used is too narrow
for the patient’s arm, what will the result likely be?
A. A falsely low reading
B. A falsely high reading
C. An accurate reading as long as it is tight
D. The pulse pressure will be narrowed
Answer: B
Rationale: A blood pressure cuff that is too small or narrow will result in a falsely high
reading because it requires more pressure to occlude the artery.
8. What is the correct order of physical assessment techniques for an abdominal
examination?
A. Inspection, Palpation, Percussion, Auscultation
B. Inspection, Auscultation, Percussion, Palpation
C. Auscultation, Inspection, Palpation, Percussion
D. Percussion, Palpation, Auscultation, Inspection
Answer: B
2026/2027 Update Galen UPDATED ACTUAL Exam
Questions and CORRECT Answers
1. When a fire occurs in a patient’s room, what is the nurse’s first priority
according to the RACE acronym?
A. Activate the fire alarm system
B. Extinguish the fire using the nearest extinguisher
C. Contain the fire by closing doors and windows
D. Rescue and remove the patient from immediate danger
Answer: D
Rationale: The RACE acronym stands for Rescue, Alarm, Contain, and Extinguish. The first
step is always to rescue individuals in immediate danger.
2. A nurse is preparing to use a fire extinguisher. What does the ‘P’ in the PASS
acronym represent?
A. Pull the pin
B. Position the nozzle
C. Press the handle
D. Push the lever
Answer: A
Rationale: The PASS acronym for fire extinguisher use stands for Pull the pin, Aim at the
base of the fire, Squeeze the handle, and Sweep from side to side.
,3. Which of the following is a physical hazard in the healthcare environment
that most commonly leads to patient injury?
A. Falls
B. Medication errors
C. Infection exposure
D. Radiation exposure
Answer: A
Rationale: Falls are the most common cause of patient injury in the healthcare setting,
especially among older adults and those with mobility issues.
4. A nurse is assessing a patient’s risk for falls using the Morse Fall Scale. Which
factor would increase the patient’s score?
A. The patient is oriented to person, place, and time
B. The patient has an IV line in place
C. The patient uses a cane for ambulation
D. The patient has a history of falling within the last 3 months
Answer: D
Rationale: History of falling is a major component of the Morse Fall Scale. Using an
assistive device and having an IV also increase the score, but a history of falls is a primary
risk indicator.
5. A patient is placed in bilateral wrist restraints. How often must the nurse
assess the patient’s skin integrity and neurovascular status?
A. Every 2 hours
B. Every 1 hour
C. Every 30 minutes
D. Every 4 hours
Answer: A
, Rationale: Standard safety protocols require the assessment of a restrained patient every
2 hours for skin integrity, circulation, and the need for continued restraint.
6. Which action should the nurse take first when a patient is experiencing a
tonic-clonic seizure?
A. Insert a padded tongue blade into the mouth
B. Restrain the patient’s limbs to prevent injury
C. Administer oxygen via a non-rebreather mask
D. Turn the patient to a side-lying position
Answer: D
Rationale: The priority during a seizure is airway protection and safety. Turning the
patient to their side helps prevent aspiration of secretions.
7. A nurse is measuring a patient’s blood pressure. If the cuff used is too narrow
for the patient’s arm, what will the result likely be?
A. A falsely low reading
B. A falsely high reading
C. An accurate reading as long as it is tight
D. The pulse pressure will be narrowed
Answer: B
Rationale: A blood pressure cuff that is too small or narrow will result in a falsely high
reading because it requires more pressure to occlude the artery.
8. What is the correct order of physical assessment techniques for an abdominal
examination?
A. Inspection, Palpation, Percussion, Auscultation
B. Inspection, Auscultation, Percussion, Palpation
C. Auscultation, Inspection, Palpation, Percussion
D. Percussion, Palpation, Auscultation, Inspection
Answer: B
