NUR 155
FOUNDATIONS OF NURSING
NUR 155 Exam 1 | Foundations of Nursing Study Guide
UPDATE
50 Multiple-Choice Questions
Complete Answers with Detailed Rationales
Aligned with Nursing Foundations & Med-Surg Standards
Galen College of Nursing
For academic study and exam review • Verify with current course materials
,NUR 155 Exam 1 Foundations of Nursing Study Guide D 1 | 2026/2027
How to Use This Review
This comprehensive exam review contains high-yield multiple-choice questions. Each item includes the correct answer
and an expanded rationale explaining the underlying principle, why the correct option is preferred, and why distractors are
incorrect. Study tip: Attempt each question before reading the answer, then carefully review the rationale.
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, NUR 155 Exam 1 Foundations of Nursing Study Guide D 1 | 2026/2027
Question 1
Which stage of the nursing process involves the nurse collecting subjective and objective data about the patient’s health
status?
A. Diagnosis
B. Planning
C. Assessment
D. Implementation
Answer: C
Rationale
Assessment is the first step of the nursing process and involves the systematic collection of information from the patient,
including physical, psychological, and social data. Understanding this concept is essential for safe clinical decision-making.
Incorrect choices often reflect common misconceptions. Always link assessment findings to the primary process and
anticipated complications.
Question 2
A nurse is preparing to take a blood pressure reading on a patient. Which error could lead to a falsely high reading?
A. Using a cuff that is too wide
B. Using a cuff that is too narrow
C. Deflating the cuff too quickly
D. Holding the arm above the level of the heart
Answer: B
Rationale
A blood pressure cuff that is too small or narrow for the limb size will result in a measurement that is falsely high.
Understanding this concept is essential for safe clinical decision-making. Incorrect choices often reflect common
misconceptions. Always link assessment findings to the primary process and anticipated complications.
Question 3
Which therapeutic communication technique is being used when a nurse says, ‘Tell me more about your experience at
home’?
A. Restating
B. Open-ended questioning
C. Summarizing
D. Reflecting
Answer: B
Rationale
Open-ended questions allow the patient to express themselves in their own words rather than giving simple ‘yes’ or ‘no’
answers. Understanding this concept is essential for safe clinical decision-making. Incorrect choices often reflect common
misconceptions. Always link assessment findings to the primary process and anticipated complications.
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FOUNDATIONS OF NURSING
NUR 155 Exam 1 | Foundations of Nursing Study Guide
UPDATE
50 Multiple-Choice Questions
Complete Answers with Detailed Rationales
Aligned with Nursing Foundations & Med-Surg Standards
Galen College of Nursing
For academic study and exam review • Verify with current course materials
,NUR 155 Exam 1 Foundations of Nursing Study Guide D 1 | 2026/2027
How to Use This Review
This comprehensive exam review contains high-yield multiple-choice questions. Each item includes the correct answer
and an expanded rationale explaining the underlying principle, why the correct option is preferred, and why distractors are
incorrect. Study tip: Attempt each question before reading the answer, then carefully review the rationale.
Page 2
, NUR 155 Exam 1 Foundations of Nursing Study Guide D 1 | 2026/2027
Question 1
Which stage of the nursing process involves the nurse collecting subjective and objective data about the patient’s health
status?
A. Diagnosis
B. Planning
C. Assessment
D. Implementation
Answer: C
Rationale
Assessment is the first step of the nursing process and involves the systematic collection of information from the patient,
including physical, psychological, and social data. Understanding this concept is essential for safe clinical decision-making.
Incorrect choices often reflect common misconceptions. Always link assessment findings to the primary process and
anticipated complications.
Question 2
A nurse is preparing to take a blood pressure reading on a patient. Which error could lead to a falsely high reading?
A. Using a cuff that is too wide
B. Using a cuff that is too narrow
C. Deflating the cuff too quickly
D. Holding the arm above the level of the heart
Answer: B
Rationale
A blood pressure cuff that is too small or narrow for the limb size will result in a measurement that is falsely high.
Understanding this concept is essential for safe clinical decision-making. Incorrect choices often reflect common
misconceptions. Always link assessment findings to the primary process and anticipated complications.
Question 3
Which therapeutic communication technique is being used when a nurse says, ‘Tell me more about your experience at
home’?
A. Restating
B. Open-ended questioning
C. Summarizing
D. Reflecting
Answer: B
Rationale
Open-ended questions allow the patient to express themselves in their own words rather than giving simple ‘yes’ or ‘no’
answers. Understanding this concept is essential for safe clinical decision-making. Incorrect choices often reflect common
misconceptions. Always link assessment findings to the primary process and anticipated complications.
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