NUR 155
FOUNDATIONS OF NURSING
NUR 155 Exam 2: Foundations of Nursing Comprehensive Quiz
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 2 Foundations of Nursing Comprehensive Quiz D | 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 2 Foundations of Nursing Comprehensive Quiz D | 2026/2027
Question 1
A nurse is conducting a health history for a client. Which of the following is considered subjective data?
A. Blood pressure reading of 140/90 mmHg
B. Presence of a 2 cm stage II pressure ulcer
C. Client’s description of a throbbing headache
D. Respiratory rate of 22 breaths per minute
Answer: C
Rationale
Subjective data are the client’s perceptions, feelings, and descriptions of health problems, which cannot be measured
objectively by the nurse. 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
When performing the ‘Evaluation’ step of the nursing process, what is the nurse’s primary focus?
A. Implementing nursing interventions
B. Determining if client goals were met
C. Identifying client strengths and weaknesses
D. Formulating nursing diagnoses
Answer: B
Rationale
Evaluation involves comparing the client’s current health status with the desired outcomes defined in the planning phase to
determine effectiveness. 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
A client has an apical pulse of 52 beats per minute. Which term best describes this finding?
A. Bradycardia
B. Eupnea
C. Tachycardia
D. Dysrhythmia
Answer: A
Rationale
Bradycardia is a heart rate below 60 beats per minute in an adult. 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 2: Foundations of Nursing Comprehensive Quiz
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 2 Foundations of Nursing Comprehensive Quiz D | 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 2 Foundations of Nursing Comprehensive Quiz D | 2026/2027
Question 1
A nurse is conducting a health history for a client. Which of the following is considered subjective data?
A. Blood pressure reading of 140/90 mmHg
B. Presence of a 2 cm stage II pressure ulcer
C. Client’s description of a throbbing headache
D. Respiratory rate of 22 breaths per minute
Answer: C
Rationale
Subjective data are the client’s perceptions, feelings, and descriptions of health problems, which cannot be measured
objectively by the nurse. 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
When performing the ‘Evaluation’ step of the nursing process, what is the nurse’s primary focus?
A. Implementing nursing interventions
B. Determining if client goals were met
C. Identifying client strengths and weaknesses
D. Formulating nursing diagnoses
Answer: B
Rationale
Evaluation involves comparing the client’s current health status with the desired outcomes defined in the planning phase to
determine effectiveness. 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
A client has an apical pulse of 52 beats per minute. Which term best describes this finding?
A. Bradycardia
B. Eupnea
C. Tachycardia
D. Dysrhythmia
Answer: A
Rationale
Bradycardia is a heart rate below 60 beats per minute in an adult. 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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