NUR 155
FOUNDATIONS OF NURSING
NUR 155 Foundations of Nursing - Exam 3 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 Foundations of Nursing - Exam 3 Study Guide 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 Foundations of Nursing - Exam 3 Study Guide D | 2026/2027
Question 1
When a patient is placed in physical restraints, how often must the nurse assess the patient’s skin integrity and
neurovascular status?
A. Every 30 minutes
B. Every 4 hours
C. Every 2 hours
D. Once per shift
Answer: C
Rationale
For safety and to prevent injury, patients in restraints must be monitored at least every 2 hours for skin breakdown, circulation,
and range of motion. 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 observes a pressure injury that is characterized by partial-thickness loss of dermis presenting as a shallow
open ulcer with a red-pink wound bed. Which stage is this?
A. Stage 3
B. Stage 1
C. Stage 2
D. Unstageable
Answer: C
Rationale
Stage 2 pressure injuries involve partial-thickness loss of the dermis, often appearing as a shallow open ulcer or a ruptured
blister. 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
To prevent back injury when lifting a heavy object, the nurse should demonstrate which proper body mechanics
technique?
A. Keep the object as close to the body as possible
B. Bend at the waist to pick up the object
C. Keep the knees locked while lifting
D. Twist the torso while moving the weight
Answer: A
Rationale
Keeping the center of gravity close to the object being lifted reduces strain on the lumbar spine. 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 Foundations of Nursing - Exam 3 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 Foundations of Nursing - Exam 3 Study Guide 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 Foundations of Nursing - Exam 3 Study Guide D | 2026/2027
Question 1
When a patient is placed in physical restraints, how often must the nurse assess the patient’s skin integrity and
neurovascular status?
A. Every 30 minutes
B. Every 4 hours
C. Every 2 hours
D. Once per shift
Answer: C
Rationale
For safety and to prevent injury, patients in restraints must be monitored at least every 2 hours for skin breakdown, circulation,
and range of motion. 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 observes a pressure injury that is characterized by partial-thickness loss of dermis presenting as a shallow
open ulcer with a red-pink wound bed. Which stage is this?
A. Stage 3
B. Stage 1
C. Stage 2
D. Unstageable
Answer: C
Rationale
Stage 2 pressure injuries involve partial-thickness loss of the dermis, often appearing as a shallow open ulcer or a ruptured
blister. 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
To prevent back injury when lifting a heavy object, the nurse should demonstrate which proper body mechanics
technique?
A. Keep the object as close to the body as possible
B. Bend at the waist to pick up the object
C. Keep the knees locked while lifting
D. Twist the torso while moving the weight
Answer: A
Rationale
Keeping the center of gravity close to the object being lifted reduces strain on the lumbar spine. 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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