NUR 155
FOUNDATIONS OF NURSING
NUR 155 foundations of nursing exam 1
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 1 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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Question 1
Which nursing theorist developed the ‘Self-Care Deficit Theory’, emphasizing that nursing is required when an individual
is unable to perform self-care?
A. Florence Nightingale
B. Dorothea Orem
C. Virginia Henderson
D. Jean Watson
Answer: B
Rationale
Dorothea Orem’s Self-Care Deficit Theory focuses on the patient’s ability to perform self-care and the nurse’s role in
intervening when there is a deficit. 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 applying the nursing process, which step involves the collection and verification of data?
A. Assessment
B. Implementation
C. Planning
D. Evaluation
Answer: A
Rationale
Assessment is the first step of the nursing process, involving the systematic collection, verification, and communication of data
about a patient. 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 nurse identifies that a patient has a risk for skin breakdown. Which part of the nursing process is the nurse
performing?
A. Assessment
B. Implementation
C. Diagnosis
D. Evaluation
Answer: C
Rationale
Nursing diagnosis involves analyzing assessment data to identify health problems or risks, such as ‘Risk for impaired skin
integrity’. 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 1
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 1 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 1 D | 2026/2027
Question 1
Which nursing theorist developed the ‘Self-Care Deficit Theory’, emphasizing that nursing is required when an individual
is unable to perform self-care?
A. Florence Nightingale
B. Dorothea Orem
C. Virginia Henderson
D. Jean Watson
Answer: B
Rationale
Dorothea Orem’s Self-Care Deficit Theory focuses on the patient’s ability to perform self-care and the nurse’s role in
intervening when there is a deficit. 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 applying the nursing process, which step involves the collection and verification of data?
A. Assessment
B. Implementation
C. Planning
D. Evaluation
Answer: A
Rationale
Assessment is the first step of the nursing process, involving the systematic collection, verification, and communication of data
about a patient. 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 nurse identifies that a patient has a risk for skin breakdown. Which part of the nursing process is the nurse
performing?
A. Assessment
B. Implementation
C. Diagnosis
D. Evaluation
Answer: C
Rationale
Nursing diagnosis involves analyzing assessment data to identify health problems or risks, such as ‘Risk for impaired skin
integrity’. 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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