[STUDY GUIDE] • HIGH-YIELD PRACTICE & REVIEW EDITION
NSG 3250 Adult Health I Exam 2
Questions & Answers 2026/2027
Verified Exam Questions with
Rationales Galen College of Nursing
Comprehensive Examination Question Bank • Concept Mapping
TOTAL QUESTIONS EXAM TOPICS RATIONALES
148 Questions 11 Modules 100% Verified
DOCUMENT OVERVIEW
This document contains 148 verified questions with detailed rationales covering adult health nursing concepts.
Each item pairs a board-style question with the correct answer and a concise explanation of the underlying
principle, making it suitable for nursing exam preparation, course review, and certification study.
EXAM BLUEPRINT & TOPIC DISTRIBUTION
Systematic breakdown of subject domains and exam coverage.
Topic Module Scope & Core Focus Questions Share (%)
Focuses on various skin conditions, their symptoms, and
Skin Disorders treatments. 23 Qs 15.5%
Covers infections caused by viruses, their characteristics, and
Viral Infections management. 13 Qs 8.8%
Examines conditions affecting the respiratory system and
Respiratory Disorders related symptoms. 13 Qs 8.8%
Inflammation and Immune Explores the body's inflammatory processes and immune
Response responses to infections. 13 Qs 8.8%
Discusses conditions like obstructive sleep apnea and their
Sleep-Related Disorders associated symptoms. 13 Qs 8.8%
Focuses on diagnostic tests and assessment techniques for
Diagnostics and Assessments various conditions. 13 Qs 8.8%
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Covers pharmacological treatments and nursing interventions
Medications and Treatments for different conditions. 12 Qs 8.1%
Patient Education and Emphasizes the importance of patient education and
Management management strategies. 12 Qs 8.1%
Hematological Conditions Discusses conditions related to blood and their implications. 12 Qs 8.1%
Endocrine and Metabolic Covers conditions related to endocrine and metabolic
Disorders function. 12 Qs 8.1%
Discusses basic nursing interventions applicable across
General Nursing Interventions various conditions. 12 Qs 8.1%
Total Exam Coverage 11 Integrated Topic Modules 148 Qs 100.0%
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TOPIC 1: SKIN DISORDERS
23 Questions • 15.5% of Exam • Focuses on various skin conditions, their symptoms, and treatments.
QUESTION 1
Pruritus
Answer: Itching of the skin redness raised areas release of histamine.
Rationale: Pruritus is the sensation of itching caused by the release of histamine from mast cells, leading to epidermal and
dermal inflammation characterized by redness and raised lesions. The underlying principle tested is the pathophysiology of
allergic and inflammatory skin reactions.
QUESTION 2
Meds for Pruritis
Answer: TREAT THE CAUSE
Topical tricyclic for severe itching oral h1 antagonist (benadryL, vistaril, atarax) Topical corticosteroids.
Rationale: Treating pruritus requires addressing the underlying etiology and symptomatic relief through agents like topical
corticosteroids for inflammation or oral antihistamines to block histamine
receptors. The key principle is a multi-modal approach combining causative treatment with pharmacologic interventions.
QUESTION 3
Exposure to a type of ________ can cause pruritus
Answer: Laundry detergent.
Rationale: Contact dermatitis, a common allergic reaction, can be triggered by irritants or allergens found in everyday
products like laundry detergent, leading to pruritus. This question assesses understanding of common environmental
triggers for pruritic skin reactions.
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QUESTION 4
Urticaria
Answer: Type 1 hypersensitive reaction of the skin leading to a release of histamines and other naturally
occurring vasodilators Sudden appearance of wheals, edematous papules, pruritus.
Rationale: Urticaria represents a Type 1 hypersensitivity reaction in the skin, characterized by the release of histamine and
other vasodilators causing pruritic, edematous wheals due to increased vascular
permeability. This mechanism explains the sudden appearance of raised, itchy lesions.
QUESTION 5
You can treat urticaria with ______
Answer: Antihistamines or a course of steroids.
Rationale: Urticaria is an allergic reaction mediated by histamine release, making antihistamines the primary treatment,
while steroids can be used for severe or persistent cases to reduce inflammation. The key concept tested is the
pathophysiology of urticaria and its pharmacologic management.
QUESTION 6
What is the medical term for bruising?
Answer: Ecchymosis.
Rationale: Ecchymosis is the medical term for a bruise, characterized by discoloration of the skin resulting from bleeding
underneath. This term specifically denotes a larger subcutaneous hematoma where blood has leaked out of damaged blood
vessels.
QUESTION 7
What is characterized by the destruction of melanocytes in circumscribed areas of the
skin that looks like milky-white patches?
Answer: Vitiligo.
Rationale: Vitiligo is an autoimmune condition where melanocytes are destroyed, leading to depigmented macules and
patches. This destruction of pigment-producing cells is the hallmark of this disorder.
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NSG 3250 Adult Health I Exam 2
Questions & Answers 2026/2027
Verified Exam Questions with
Rationales Galen College of Nursing
Comprehensive Examination Question Bank • Concept Mapping
TOTAL QUESTIONS EXAM TOPICS RATIONALES
148 Questions 11 Modules 100% Verified
DOCUMENT OVERVIEW
This document contains 148 verified questions with detailed rationales covering adult health nursing concepts.
Each item pairs a board-style question with the correct answer and a concise explanation of the underlying
principle, making it suitable for nursing exam preparation, course review, and certification study.
EXAM BLUEPRINT & TOPIC DISTRIBUTION
Systematic breakdown of subject domains and exam coverage.
Topic Module Scope & Core Focus Questions Share (%)
Focuses on various skin conditions, their symptoms, and
Skin Disorders treatments. 23 Qs 15.5%
Covers infections caused by viruses, their characteristics, and
Viral Infections management. 13 Qs 8.8%
Examines conditions affecting the respiratory system and
Respiratory Disorders related symptoms. 13 Qs 8.8%
Inflammation and Immune Explores the body's inflammatory processes and immune
Response responses to infections. 13 Qs 8.8%
Discusses conditions like obstructive sleep apnea and their
Sleep-Related Disorders associated symptoms. 13 Qs 8.8%
Focuses on diagnostic tests and assessment techniques for
Diagnostics and Assessments various conditions. 13 Qs 8.8%
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Covers pharmacological treatments and nursing interventions
Medications and Treatments for different conditions. 12 Qs 8.1%
Patient Education and Emphasizes the importance of patient education and
Management management strategies. 12 Qs 8.1%
Hematological Conditions Discusses conditions related to blood and their implications. 12 Qs 8.1%
Endocrine and Metabolic Covers conditions related to endocrine and metabolic
Disorders function. 12 Qs 8.1%
Discusses basic nursing interventions applicable across
General Nursing Interventions various conditions. 12 Qs 8.1%
Total Exam Coverage 11 Integrated Topic Modules 148 Qs 100.0%
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TOPIC 1: SKIN DISORDERS
23 Questions • 15.5% of Exam • Focuses on various skin conditions, their symptoms, and treatments.
QUESTION 1
Pruritus
Answer: Itching of the skin redness raised areas release of histamine.
Rationale: Pruritus is the sensation of itching caused by the release of histamine from mast cells, leading to epidermal and
dermal inflammation characterized by redness and raised lesions. The underlying principle tested is the pathophysiology of
allergic and inflammatory skin reactions.
QUESTION 2
Meds for Pruritis
Answer: TREAT THE CAUSE
Topical tricyclic for severe itching oral h1 antagonist (benadryL, vistaril, atarax) Topical corticosteroids.
Rationale: Treating pruritus requires addressing the underlying etiology and symptomatic relief through agents like topical
corticosteroids for inflammation or oral antihistamines to block histamine
receptors. The key principle is a multi-modal approach combining causative treatment with pharmacologic interventions.
QUESTION 3
Exposure to a type of ________ can cause pruritus
Answer: Laundry detergent.
Rationale: Contact dermatitis, a common allergic reaction, can be triggered by irritants or allergens found in everyday
products like laundry detergent, leading to pruritus. This question assesses understanding of common environmental
triggers for pruritic skin reactions.
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QUESTION 4
Urticaria
Answer: Type 1 hypersensitive reaction of the skin leading to a release of histamines and other naturally
occurring vasodilators Sudden appearance of wheals, edematous papules, pruritus.
Rationale: Urticaria represents a Type 1 hypersensitivity reaction in the skin, characterized by the release of histamine and
other vasodilators causing pruritic, edematous wheals due to increased vascular
permeability. This mechanism explains the sudden appearance of raised, itchy lesions.
QUESTION 5
You can treat urticaria with ______
Answer: Antihistamines or a course of steroids.
Rationale: Urticaria is an allergic reaction mediated by histamine release, making antihistamines the primary treatment,
while steroids can be used for severe or persistent cases to reduce inflammation. The key concept tested is the
pathophysiology of urticaria and its pharmacologic management.
QUESTION 6
What is the medical term for bruising?
Answer: Ecchymosis.
Rationale: Ecchymosis is the medical term for a bruise, characterized by discoloration of the skin resulting from bleeding
underneath. This term specifically denotes a larger subcutaneous hematoma where blood has leaked out of damaged blood
vessels.
QUESTION 7
What is characterized by the destruction of melanocytes in circumscribed areas of the
skin that looks like milky-white patches?
Answer: Vitiligo.
Rationale: Vitiligo is an autoimmune condition where melanocytes are destroyed, leading to depigmented macules and
patches. This destruction of pigment-producing cells is the hallmark of this disorder.
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