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FUNDAMENTALS OF NURSING (GALEN
COLLEGE OF NURSING) EXAM QUESTIONS
WITH SOLUTIONS
Fowler's position - correct-answer - a semi-sitting position; the head of the bed is
raised between 45 and 60 degrees
Semi-Fowler's Position - correct-answer - the head of the bed is raised 30 degrees;
or the head of the bed is raised 30 degrees and the knee portion is raised 15
degrees
trapeze bar - correct-answer - Metal triangular-shaped bar that can be suspended
over a patient's bed from an overhanging frame; permits patients to move up and
down in bed while in traction or some other encumbrance.
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function of skin - correct-answer - protection, sensation, temperature regulation,
excretion and secretion
muscoskeletal system - correct-answer - bones, joints, muscles, framework of
body giving shape, ability to move and protection,
Pressure ulcer risk factors - correct-answer - Immobility
Incontinence
Diaphoresis
Inadequate nutrition
Lowered mental awareness
Excessive diaphoresis
Extreme age
Edema
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What is the Braden Scale? - correct-answer - an evidence-based tool that looks at
various factors that put patients at risk for developing a pressure ulcer. Includes:
sensory perception
moisture
activity
mobility
nutrition
friction
shear
pressure injury risk factors - correct-answer - o Impaired sensory perception
o Alterations of LOC
o Impaired mobility
o Shear
o Friction
o moisture
FUNDAMENTALS OF NURSING (GALEN
COLLEGE OF NURSING) EXAM QUESTIONS
WITH SOLUTIONS
Fowler's position - correct-answer - a semi-sitting position; the head of the bed is
raised between 45 and 60 degrees
Semi-Fowler's Position - correct-answer - the head of the bed is raised 30 degrees;
or the head of the bed is raised 30 degrees and the knee portion is raised 15
degrees
trapeze bar - correct-answer - Metal triangular-shaped bar that can be suspended
over a patient's bed from an overhanging frame; permits patients to move up and
down in bed while in traction or some other encumbrance.
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function of skin - correct-answer - protection, sensation, temperature regulation,
excretion and secretion
muscoskeletal system - correct-answer - bones, joints, muscles, framework of
body giving shape, ability to move and protection,
Pressure ulcer risk factors - correct-answer - Immobility
Incontinence
Diaphoresis
Inadequate nutrition
Lowered mental awareness
Excessive diaphoresis
Extreme age
Edema
, 3|Page
What is the Braden Scale? - correct-answer - an evidence-based tool that looks at
various factors that put patients at risk for developing a pressure ulcer. Includes:
sensory perception
moisture
activity
mobility
nutrition
friction
shear
pressure injury risk factors - correct-answer - o Impaired sensory perception
o Alterations of LOC
o Impaired mobility
o Shear
o Friction
o moisture
