Galen Nur 155 exam 2 Questions and
Answers with Rationales | 2026
Update | 100% Correct - Galen
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Terms in this set (133)
The nurse is providing education to a patient B. "Complex carbohydrates come
from fruit." about the difference between simple and
complex carbohydrates. Which statement by
the patient indicates a need for further
education?
a. "Simple carbohydrates give me quick
energy." b. "Complex carbohydrates come
from fruit." c. "Complex carbohydrates take
longer to break down." d. "Simple
carbohydrates come from milk products."
The nurse teaches the family member to B. 20 to
35 provide the patient with how much dietary
fiber per day?
a. 25 to 35 g b. 20 to 35 g c. 25 to 40 g d. 20
to 40 g
,The nurse is providing education to an older C. "I should eat more calories to avoid
malnutrition adult around a healthy diet to support the
challenges related to aging.
Which statement indicates a need
for further education?
a. "I should choose foods that are nutrient
dense." b. "High-fiber foods minimize the risk
of constipation." c. "I should eat more
calories to avoid malnutrition." d. "I can add
spices to enhance the taste of food."
When caring for an adolescent patient with c. Individually determined by a collaborative
team anorexia nervosa, the nurse knows what
would be the best treatment option for this
patient?
a. Hospitalization with skill nursing care b.
Compulsory tube feedings c. Individually
determined by a collaborative team
d.
Outpatient treatment
A new UAP is measuring a patient's height. b. The UAP measures from the top of the patient's head to
the Which step of the procedure indicates a bottom of the patient's foot arch
need for the registered nurse to provide
further education on this skill?
a. The UAP instructs the patient to
remove shoes. b. The UAP measures from
the top of the patient's head to the
bottom of the
patient's foot arch. c. The UAP positions the
head against the headboard or measuring
device. d. The UAP makes sure the patient is
standing erect.
The nurse is performing an oral examination d.
Pernicious anemia on a patient and notices a beefy-red
tongue. The nurse identifies this as a
characteristic finding for what condition?
a. Anorexia nervosa b. Malnutrition c.
Bulimia d. Pernicious anemia
The nurse has delegated the feeding of a b. Puts the bed at 25
degrees patient who has recently had a stroke to the
UAP. Which procedure that the UAP
performs would demonstrate a need for
further education?
a. Uses thickened liquids b. Puts the bed at
25 degrees c. Encourages slow eating d.
Has the patient alternate between food and
sips of fluid
,The nurse recognizes which outcome c. Patient will not show any signs of aspiration during
meals statement to be appropriate for the nursing
diagnosis impaired
a. Patient will consume 50% of each meal. b.
Patient will gain 2 lb a week. c. Patient will
not show any signs of aspiration during
meals. d. Patient will demonstrate using an
assistive device to feed self.
The nurse is explaining to the UAP that the c. "I can give the patient
oatmeal. patient is on a full-liquid diet. Which
statement by the UAP indicates a need for
reorientation?
a. "I can give the patient orange juice." b. "I
can give the patient yogurt." c. "I can give
the patient oatmeal." d. "I can give the
patient milk."
The nurse is educating a patient about a c. "I can drink unlimited cola if it is diet.
renal diet. Which statement by the patient
indicates a need for further education?
a. "I need to eat a low-sodium diet." b. "I can
have limited amounts of meat." c. "I can drink
unlimited cola if it is diet." d. "I should avoid
or limit bananas."
The nurse knows that initial verification of a c. Radiographic image
nasogastric placement is important. Which
method is considered the only reliable
method to determine enteral tube
placement?
a. Auscultation of air bolus b. Measurement
of pH of the aspirate c. Radiographic image
d. Aspirate contents to visually inspect
appearance
The nurse is attempting to open an c. Reinserts the stylet to break up the
clot occluded PEG tube. Which intervention by
the nurse requires re-education
a.Flushes the tube with a small amount of air
b. Flushes the tube using a 50- to 60-mL
syringe and warm water c. Reinserts the
stylet to break up the clot d. Flushes
the tube with a special enzyme
solution
When the nurse is caring for a patient who is c. Every
24 hours receiving total parenteral nutrition (TPN),
the nurse will change the tubing at which
interval?
a. Every 72 hours b. Every 48 hours c.
Every 24 hours d. Every 12 hours
, The nurse is preparing to insert a b. The nurse marks the length of the tube with a marker
for nasogastric (NG) tube in a patient. Which insertion.
step in the process indicates a need for
further education?
a. The nurse lubricates 4 inches of the
tube prior to insertion. b. The nurse
marks the length of the tube with a
marker for insertion. c. The nurse
measures the length of tube needed
using the nose-earlobe-
xiphoid process. d. The nurse applies clean
gloves for the procedure.
The nurse has received an order from the c. The nurse instructs the patient to cough while pulling
out health care provider to discontinue the the tube
nasogastric tube. Which action by the nurse
indicates a need for further education?
a. The nurse clears the tube with air prior to
discontinuing. b. The nurse stops the tube
feeding. c. The nurse instructs the patient to
cough while pulling out the tube. d. The
nurse clamps the tube while pulling it out.
Based on research on aging, the nurse a. Type 2 diabetes b. Atherosclerosis c.
Osteoporosis knows that improper nutrition may result in
the onset of which specific diseases? (Select
all that apply.)
a. Type 2 diabetes b. Atherosclerosis
c. Osteoporosis d. Rheumatoid arthritis
e. Chronic asthma
The nurse is helping a patient understand a. Water c. Starches d.
Fiber the difference between macronutrients and
vitamins and minerals. The nurse identifies
which items that should be included in
the list of macronutrients? (Select all that
apply.)
a. Water b. Potassium c. Starches d. Fiber e.
Riboflavin
The nurse is providing dietary education to a. Green peas c. Beans d.
Potatoes the patient to assist with inclusion of more
complex carbohydrates in the diet. The
nurse knows which foods would be
beneficial to include? (Select all that apply.)
a. Green peas b. Bananas c. Beans d.
Potatoes e. Apples
The nurse is educating a patient about a. Salmon b. Flaxseed c.
Mackerel including more omega-3 fatty acids in the
diet and knows which food sources should
be included? (Select all that apply.)
a. Salmon b. Flaxseed c. Mackerel d. Steak e.
Crayfish
Answers with Rationales | 2026
Update | 100% Correct - Galen
College
Terms in this set (133)
The nurse is providing education to a patient B. "Complex carbohydrates come
from fruit." about the difference between simple and
complex carbohydrates. Which statement by
the patient indicates a need for further
education?
a. "Simple carbohydrates give me quick
energy." b. "Complex carbohydrates come
from fruit." c. "Complex carbohydrates take
longer to break down." d. "Simple
carbohydrates come from milk products."
The nurse teaches the family member to B. 20 to
35 provide the patient with how much dietary
fiber per day?
a. 25 to 35 g b. 20 to 35 g c. 25 to 40 g d. 20
to 40 g
,The nurse is providing education to an older C. "I should eat more calories to avoid
malnutrition adult around a healthy diet to support the
challenges related to aging.
Which statement indicates a need
for further education?
a. "I should choose foods that are nutrient
dense." b. "High-fiber foods minimize the risk
of constipation." c. "I should eat more
calories to avoid malnutrition." d. "I can add
spices to enhance the taste of food."
When caring for an adolescent patient with c. Individually determined by a collaborative
team anorexia nervosa, the nurse knows what
would be the best treatment option for this
patient?
a. Hospitalization with skill nursing care b.
Compulsory tube feedings c. Individually
determined by a collaborative team
d.
Outpatient treatment
A new UAP is measuring a patient's height. b. The UAP measures from the top of the patient's head to
the Which step of the procedure indicates a bottom of the patient's foot arch
need for the registered nurse to provide
further education on this skill?
a. The UAP instructs the patient to
remove shoes. b. The UAP measures from
the top of the patient's head to the
bottom of the
patient's foot arch. c. The UAP positions the
head against the headboard or measuring
device. d. The UAP makes sure the patient is
standing erect.
The nurse is performing an oral examination d.
Pernicious anemia on a patient and notices a beefy-red
tongue. The nurse identifies this as a
characteristic finding for what condition?
a. Anorexia nervosa b. Malnutrition c.
Bulimia d. Pernicious anemia
The nurse has delegated the feeding of a b. Puts the bed at 25
degrees patient who has recently had a stroke to the
UAP. Which procedure that the UAP
performs would demonstrate a need for
further education?
a. Uses thickened liquids b. Puts the bed at
25 degrees c. Encourages slow eating d.
Has the patient alternate between food and
sips of fluid
,The nurse recognizes which outcome c. Patient will not show any signs of aspiration during
meals statement to be appropriate for the nursing
diagnosis impaired
a. Patient will consume 50% of each meal. b.
Patient will gain 2 lb a week. c. Patient will
not show any signs of aspiration during
meals. d. Patient will demonstrate using an
assistive device to feed self.
The nurse is explaining to the UAP that the c. "I can give the patient
oatmeal. patient is on a full-liquid diet. Which
statement by the UAP indicates a need for
reorientation?
a. "I can give the patient orange juice." b. "I
can give the patient yogurt." c. "I can give
the patient oatmeal." d. "I can give the
patient milk."
The nurse is educating a patient about a c. "I can drink unlimited cola if it is diet.
renal diet. Which statement by the patient
indicates a need for further education?
a. "I need to eat a low-sodium diet." b. "I can
have limited amounts of meat." c. "I can drink
unlimited cola if it is diet." d. "I should avoid
or limit bananas."
The nurse knows that initial verification of a c. Radiographic image
nasogastric placement is important. Which
method is considered the only reliable
method to determine enteral tube
placement?
a. Auscultation of air bolus b. Measurement
of pH of the aspirate c. Radiographic image
d. Aspirate contents to visually inspect
appearance
The nurse is attempting to open an c. Reinserts the stylet to break up the
clot occluded PEG tube. Which intervention by
the nurse requires re-education
a.Flushes the tube with a small amount of air
b. Flushes the tube using a 50- to 60-mL
syringe and warm water c. Reinserts the
stylet to break up the clot d. Flushes
the tube with a special enzyme
solution
When the nurse is caring for a patient who is c. Every
24 hours receiving total parenteral nutrition (TPN),
the nurse will change the tubing at which
interval?
a. Every 72 hours b. Every 48 hours c.
Every 24 hours d. Every 12 hours
, The nurse is preparing to insert a b. The nurse marks the length of the tube with a marker
for nasogastric (NG) tube in a patient. Which insertion.
step in the process indicates a need for
further education?
a. The nurse lubricates 4 inches of the
tube prior to insertion. b. The nurse
marks the length of the tube with a
marker for insertion. c. The nurse
measures the length of tube needed
using the nose-earlobe-
xiphoid process. d. The nurse applies clean
gloves for the procedure.
The nurse has received an order from the c. The nurse instructs the patient to cough while pulling
out health care provider to discontinue the the tube
nasogastric tube. Which action by the nurse
indicates a need for further education?
a. The nurse clears the tube with air prior to
discontinuing. b. The nurse stops the tube
feeding. c. The nurse instructs the patient to
cough while pulling out the tube. d. The
nurse clamps the tube while pulling it out.
Based on research on aging, the nurse a. Type 2 diabetes b. Atherosclerosis c.
Osteoporosis knows that improper nutrition may result in
the onset of which specific diseases? (Select
all that apply.)
a. Type 2 diabetes b. Atherosclerosis
c. Osteoporosis d. Rheumatoid arthritis
e. Chronic asthma
The nurse is helping a patient understand a. Water c. Starches d.
Fiber the difference between macronutrients and
vitamins and minerals. The nurse identifies
which items that should be included in
the list of macronutrients? (Select all that
apply.)
a. Water b. Potassium c. Starches d. Fiber e.
Riboflavin
The nurse is providing dietary education to a. Green peas c. Beans d.
Potatoes the patient to assist with inclusion of more
complex carbohydrates in the diet. The
nurse knows which foods would be
beneficial to include? (Select all that apply.)
a. Green peas b. Bananas c. Beans d.
Potatoes e. Apples
The nurse is educating a patient about a. Salmon b. Flaxseed c.
Mackerel including more omega-3 fatty acids in the
diet and knows which food sources should
be included? (Select all that apply.)
a. Salmon b. Flaxseed c. Mackerel d. Steak e.
Crayfish
