GALEN COLLEGE OF NURSING · PRACTICAL NURSING PROGRAM
NSG 3100 Exam 1
Comprehensive Practice Question
Bank
Fundamentals of Nursing · Nursing Process · Critical Thinking · Infection Control ·
Hygiene
Fundamentals of Nursing Concepts · NCLEX-Style Review
Edition 1 · September 2026
Table of Contents
1. Instructions for Use 2
2. Critical Thinking & Decision Making 2
3. Nursing Process — Assessment & Diagnosis 3
4. Nursing Process — Planning, Implementation & Evaluation 4
5. Nursing Diagnoses & Interventions 5
6. Infection Control & Asepsis 6
,7. Patient Safety & Fall Prevention 7
8. Hygiene & Personal Care 7
NSG 3100 · Galen College of Nursing Page 1
,NSG 3100 EXAM 1 PRACTICE GUIDE INSTRUCTIONS & QUESTIONS
How to Use This Guide
Read each question stem carefully, select your answer, then review the rationale to understand the clinical
reasoning behind the correct choice. Each question includes the tested concept and the source concept
from your course material. Questions marked with SATA require selecting all that apply.
Critical Thinking & Decision Making
1 What is the least effective decision making process?
A Trial and error
B Establishing assumptions
C Research process
D Nursing process
CORRECT ANSWER: B
Rationale: Establishing assumptions is the least effective decision making process because it relies on
unverified beliefs rather than evidence or systematic reasoning. It can lead to errors in clinical judgment.
Tested Concept: Decision making processes
Source Concept: What is the least effective decision making process? Establishing assumptions.
2 What does the trial-and-error method of problem solving lack?
A Creativity
B Scientific basis
C Exactness
D Speed
CORRECT ANSWER: C
Rationale: The trial-and-error method of problem solving lacks exactness. It involves random attempts
without a systematic approach, making it unreliable for consistent, high-quality patient care.
Tested Concept: Trial-and-error problem solving
Source Concept: What does the trial-and-error method of problem solving lack? Exactness.
, 3 The research process of problem solving is most effective when used by which nurses?
A New graduate nurses
B Experienced nurses
C Student nurses
D All nurses equally
CORRECT ANSWER: B
Rationale: The research process of problem solving is most effective when used by experienced nurses.
Experienced nurses have the clinical knowledge and expertise to apply research findings effectively.
Tested Concept: Research process — effectiveness
Source Concept: The research process of problem solving is most effective when used by experienced nurses.
4 Why is the nursing process used in nursing?
A It saves time and effort
B It creates interaction between client and nurse, is used to set healthcare needs and goals and plans, and
works well in all environments
C It is required by law
D It is the only method used in nursing
CORRECT ANSWER: B
Rationale: The nursing process creates interaction between the client and nurse, is used to set healthcare
needs, goals, and plans, and works well in all environments. It provides a systematic framework for
individualized care.
Tested Concept: Nursing process — purpose
Source Concept: Why is the nursing process method used in nursing? It creates interaction between client and nurse,
used to set healthcare needs and goals and plans, and works well in all environments.
NSG 3100 Exam 1
Comprehensive Practice Question
Bank
Fundamentals of Nursing · Nursing Process · Critical Thinking · Infection Control ·
Hygiene
Fundamentals of Nursing Concepts · NCLEX-Style Review
Edition 1 · September 2026
Table of Contents
1. Instructions for Use 2
2. Critical Thinking & Decision Making 2
3. Nursing Process — Assessment & Diagnosis 3
4. Nursing Process — Planning, Implementation & Evaluation 4
5. Nursing Diagnoses & Interventions 5
6. Infection Control & Asepsis 6
,7. Patient Safety & Fall Prevention 7
8. Hygiene & Personal Care 7
NSG 3100 · Galen College of Nursing Page 1
,NSG 3100 EXAM 1 PRACTICE GUIDE INSTRUCTIONS & QUESTIONS
How to Use This Guide
Read each question stem carefully, select your answer, then review the rationale to understand the clinical
reasoning behind the correct choice. Each question includes the tested concept and the source concept
from your course material. Questions marked with SATA require selecting all that apply.
Critical Thinking & Decision Making
1 What is the least effective decision making process?
A Trial and error
B Establishing assumptions
C Research process
D Nursing process
CORRECT ANSWER: B
Rationale: Establishing assumptions is the least effective decision making process because it relies on
unverified beliefs rather than evidence or systematic reasoning. It can lead to errors in clinical judgment.
Tested Concept: Decision making processes
Source Concept: What is the least effective decision making process? Establishing assumptions.
2 What does the trial-and-error method of problem solving lack?
A Creativity
B Scientific basis
C Exactness
D Speed
CORRECT ANSWER: C
Rationale: The trial-and-error method of problem solving lacks exactness. It involves random attempts
without a systematic approach, making it unreliable for consistent, high-quality patient care.
Tested Concept: Trial-and-error problem solving
Source Concept: What does the trial-and-error method of problem solving lack? Exactness.
, 3 The research process of problem solving is most effective when used by which nurses?
A New graduate nurses
B Experienced nurses
C Student nurses
D All nurses equally
CORRECT ANSWER: B
Rationale: The research process of problem solving is most effective when used by experienced nurses.
Experienced nurses have the clinical knowledge and expertise to apply research findings effectively.
Tested Concept: Research process — effectiveness
Source Concept: The research process of problem solving is most effective when used by experienced nurses.
4 Why is the nursing process used in nursing?
A It saves time and effort
B It creates interaction between client and nurse, is used to set healthcare needs and goals and plans, and
works well in all environments
C It is required by law
D It is the only method used in nursing
CORRECT ANSWER: B
Rationale: The nursing process creates interaction between the client and nurse, is used to set healthcare
needs, goals, and plans, and works well in all environments. It provides a systematic framework for
individualized care.
Tested Concept: Nursing process — purpose
Source Concept: Why is the nursing process method used in nursing? It creates interaction between client and nurse,
used to set healthcare needs and goals and plans, and works well in all environments.
