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NSG 3100 Exam 2
Complete Practice
Question Bank
NCLEX-Style Practice Questions with Rationales
Topic Focus: Foundations of Nursing Practice — Vital Signs, Wound Care,
Infection Control & Safety
Edition 1 · July 2026 · 74 Questions
Table of Contents
1. Instructions for Use 2
2. Practice Questions with Answers & Rationales — NSG 3100 Exam 2 2
NSG 3100 · Galveston College Page 1
,NSG 3100 EXAM 2 PRACTICE GUIDE INSTRUCTIONS & PRACTICE QUESTIONS
How to Use This Guide
Read each stem, choose your answer, then check the rationale directly below it. The correct
option is marked, and each wrong option is explained so you understand why it's wrong — not
just that it is. Items marked NEEDS RATIONALE had limited source detail; treat those as flags
for independent review.
Category: Foundations of Nursing Practice — Vital Signs, Wound Care,
Infection Control & Safety
1 Which age-related finding is most accurate regarding vital signs in older adults?
A Heart rate increases; blood pressure decreases
B Heart rate increases; blood pressure increases
C Heart rate decreases; blood pressure increases
D Heart rate decreases; blood pressure decreases
CORRECT ANSWER: C
Rationale:
In older adults, the heart rate typically decreases while blood pressure tends to increase due to
decreased cardiac efficiency and increased vascular stiffness with age.
Tested Concept: Age-related vital sign changes in older adults
,2 A damp/damp dressing is an example of what type of wound debridement?
A Autolytic
B Surgical
C Mechanical
D Enzymatic
CORRECT ANSWER: C
Rationale:
A damp/damp dressing is an example of mechanical debridement. This method uses moisture
to soften and remove necrotic tissue from the wound bed.
Tested Concept: Mechanical debridement — damp/damp dressing
3 Which statement accurately describes a stage 2 pressure ulcer?
A Damage extends to the fascia
B Skin is intact and does not blanch
C Presents as open or fluid-filled blister, or shallow crater
D Base is covered with slough and wound bed cannot be seen
CORRECT ANSWER: C
Rationale:
A stage 2 pressure ulcer presents as an open or fluid-filled blister or a shallow crater. It involves
partial-thickness skin loss of the epidermis and/or dermis.
Tested Concept: Stage 2 pressure ulcer
, 4 Which statement accurately describes a stage 1 pressure ulcer?
A Intact skin is purple or maroon
B Skin is pink or red and does not blanch
C Presents as open or fluid-filled blister, or shallow crater
D Base is covered with slough and wound bed cannot be seen
CORRECT ANSWER: B
Rationale:
A stage 1 pressure ulcer presents as intact skin that is pink or red and does not blanch when
pressure is applied. This indicates early tissue damage and requires immediate intervention.
Tested Concept: Stage 1 pressure ulcer
5 What is the correct sequence for donning (applying) PPE?
A Gown, goggles, mask, gloves
B Gown, gloves, goggles, mask
C Gown, mask, goggles, gloves
D Goggles, gown, gloves, mask
CORRECT ANSWER: C
Rationale:
The correct sequence for donning PPE is: gown first, then mask, then goggles/face shield, and
gloves last. This ensures proper protection during patient care.
Tested Concept: DONN PPE sequence
NSG 3100 Exam 2
Complete Practice
Question Bank
NCLEX-Style Practice Questions with Rationales
Topic Focus: Foundations of Nursing Practice — Vital Signs, Wound Care,
Infection Control & Safety
Edition 1 · July 2026 · 74 Questions
Table of Contents
1. Instructions for Use 2
2. Practice Questions with Answers & Rationales — NSG 3100 Exam 2 2
NSG 3100 · Galveston College Page 1
,NSG 3100 EXAM 2 PRACTICE GUIDE INSTRUCTIONS & PRACTICE QUESTIONS
How to Use This Guide
Read each stem, choose your answer, then check the rationale directly below it. The correct
option is marked, and each wrong option is explained so you understand why it's wrong — not
just that it is. Items marked NEEDS RATIONALE had limited source detail; treat those as flags
for independent review.
Category: Foundations of Nursing Practice — Vital Signs, Wound Care,
Infection Control & Safety
1 Which age-related finding is most accurate regarding vital signs in older adults?
A Heart rate increases; blood pressure decreases
B Heart rate increases; blood pressure increases
C Heart rate decreases; blood pressure increases
D Heart rate decreases; blood pressure decreases
CORRECT ANSWER: C
Rationale:
In older adults, the heart rate typically decreases while blood pressure tends to increase due to
decreased cardiac efficiency and increased vascular stiffness with age.
Tested Concept: Age-related vital sign changes in older adults
,2 A damp/damp dressing is an example of what type of wound debridement?
A Autolytic
B Surgical
C Mechanical
D Enzymatic
CORRECT ANSWER: C
Rationale:
A damp/damp dressing is an example of mechanical debridement. This method uses moisture
to soften and remove necrotic tissue from the wound bed.
Tested Concept: Mechanical debridement — damp/damp dressing
3 Which statement accurately describes a stage 2 pressure ulcer?
A Damage extends to the fascia
B Skin is intact and does not blanch
C Presents as open or fluid-filled blister, or shallow crater
D Base is covered with slough and wound bed cannot be seen
CORRECT ANSWER: C
Rationale:
A stage 2 pressure ulcer presents as an open or fluid-filled blister or a shallow crater. It involves
partial-thickness skin loss of the epidermis and/or dermis.
Tested Concept: Stage 2 pressure ulcer
, 4 Which statement accurately describes a stage 1 pressure ulcer?
A Intact skin is purple or maroon
B Skin is pink or red and does not blanch
C Presents as open or fluid-filled blister, or shallow crater
D Base is covered with slough and wound bed cannot be seen
CORRECT ANSWER: B
Rationale:
A stage 1 pressure ulcer presents as intact skin that is pink or red and does not blanch when
pressure is applied. This indicates early tissue damage and requires immediate intervention.
Tested Concept: Stage 1 pressure ulcer
5 What is the correct sequence for donning (applying) PPE?
A Gown, goggles, mask, gloves
B Gown, gloves, goggles, mask
C Gown, mask, goggles, gloves
D Goggles, gown, gloves, mask
CORRECT ANSWER: C
Rationale:
The correct sequence for donning PPE is: gown first, then mask, then goggles/face shield, and
gloves last. This ensures proper protection during patient care.
Tested Concept: DONN PPE sequence
