NUR 155 EXAM 3 – COMPLETE STUDY GUIDE & CORRECT ANSWERS |
GALEN COLLEGE | LATEST UPDATED VERSION
This document provides a complete and updated study guide for NUR 155 Exam 3 at
Galen College, covering wound care, pressure ulcer staging, oxygenation, respiratory
concepts, cardiac output, circulation, sensory perception, stress, ethics, mobility, and
legal aspects of nursing practice. It includes all exam questions with verified correct
answers, organized by topic for efficient and comprehensive review. This resource
supports mastery of concepts frequently tested in NUR 155 and aligns with the current
course curriculum.
,1. Types of wounds: Intentional or unintentional
Open or closed
Acute or chronic
Partial thickness, full thickness, complex
2. transparent film: autolytic debridement, semi-permeable allows skin to
breathe.
uses: burns, IV sites, stage 1& 2 pressure ulcers, skin tears
3. how do you apply an abdominal binder?: start at typhoid, fasten from the
bottom up used for support to keep dressing intact
remove every two hours to asses underlying skin and wound
4. Risk factors for pressure ulcers: Fecal and unitary incontinence Friction and
shearing immobility
inadequate nutrition
(decreased protein, Vitamin C,
zinc) Decreased mental status
excessive body heat (moisture)
,advanced age chronic
conditions Diminished
sensation
Incorrect positioning
5. Signs of infected pressure ulcer?: Change in color, odor, or drainage. Sever
infections cause fever and increased WBC.
6. During your assessment of a new patient, the nurse notices a Stage I
pressure ulcer, what are the signs that this nurse is correct about this
pressure ulcer being a stage one?: Non-blachable
No opening
7. What do you do for a stage I pressure ulcer?: Apply barrier creams
Reposition patient Q2hr
8. As you assess your new patient you notice a sore on a bony premise that is
blister-like, with partial thickness skin loss, pt is complaining of pain where
the wound is present which stage is this pressure ulcer?: Stage II
9. What type of dressing do you use for a stage II pressure ulcer?: Mepaplex
or Duoderm
, 10. Full thickness skin loss, involving damage or necrosis of subcutaneous is
what stage pressure ulcer?: Stage III
11. Full thickness skin loss with tissue necrosis, damage to the muscle and
bone, wound goes through nerves and not painful with tunneling present,
which stage is this wound?: Stage IV
12. Treating pressure ulcers: Minimize direct pressure
Reposition Q2hr
Schedule and
DOCUMENT position
change use assistive
devices
Dressing changes as ordered
Keep sheets dry and wrinkle free
Keep pt dry if incontinent
ROM 3reps 2x daily
GALEN COLLEGE | LATEST UPDATED VERSION
This document provides a complete and updated study guide for NUR 155 Exam 3 at
Galen College, covering wound care, pressure ulcer staging, oxygenation, respiratory
concepts, cardiac output, circulation, sensory perception, stress, ethics, mobility, and
legal aspects of nursing practice. It includes all exam questions with verified correct
answers, organized by topic for efficient and comprehensive review. This resource
supports mastery of concepts frequently tested in NUR 155 and aligns with the current
course curriculum.
,1. Types of wounds: Intentional or unintentional
Open or closed
Acute or chronic
Partial thickness, full thickness, complex
2. transparent film: autolytic debridement, semi-permeable allows skin to
breathe.
uses: burns, IV sites, stage 1& 2 pressure ulcers, skin tears
3. how do you apply an abdominal binder?: start at typhoid, fasten from the
bottom up used for support to keep dressing intact
remove every two hours to asses underlying skin and wound
4. Risk factors for pressure ulcers: Fecal and unitary incontinence Friction and
shearing immobility
inadequate nutrition
(decreased protein, Vitamin C,
zinc) Decreased mental status
excessive body heat (moisture)
,advanced age chronic
conditions Diminished
sensation
Incorrect positioning
5. Signs of infected pressure ulcer?: Change in color, odor, or drainage. Sever
infections cause fever and increased WBC.
6. During your assessment of a new patient, the nurse notices a Stage I
pressure ulcer, what are the signs that this nurse is correct about this
pressure ulcer being a stage one?: Non-blachable
No opening
7. What do you do for a stage I pressure ulcer?: Apply barrier creams
Reposition patient Q2hr
8. As you assess your new patient you notice a sore on a bony premise that is
blister-like, with partial thickness skin loss, pt is complaining of pain where
the wound is present which stage is this pressure ulcer?: Stage II
9. What type of dressing do you use for a stage II pressure ulcer?: Mepaplex
or Duoderm
, 10. Full thickness skin loss, involving damage or necrosis of subcutaneous is
what stage pressure ulcer?: Stage III
11. Full thickness skin loss with tissue necrosis, damage to the muscle and
bone, wound goes through nerves and not painful with tunneling present,
which stage is this wound?: Stage IV
12. Treating pressure ulcers: Minimize direct pressure
Reposition Q2hr
Schedule and
DOCUMENT position
change use assistive
devices
Dressing changes as ordered
Keep sheets dry and wrinkle free
Keep pt dry if incontinent
ROM 3reps 2x daily
