NU 155 Exam 3 Harwell – Galen Questions & Answers 2026
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1. What are the primary requirements for implementing droplet precautions in a
healthcare setting?
Wearing gloves and a gown only.
Isolating the patient in a separate room.
Using hand sanitizer before and after patient contact.
Wearing a mask and maintaining distance from the patient.
2. Describe the nursing considerations that should be taken into account before
and after an EGD procedure.
Nursing considerations are only relevant during the procedure.
Nursing considerations include ensuring informed consent,
monitoring vital signs, and assessing for any complications post-
procedure.
Nursing considerations do not include patient education.
Nursing considerations focus solely on the patient's diet before the
procedure.
3. What is one key intervention to prevent atelectasis in post-operative
patients?
Restricting mobility
Administering antibiotics
Encouraging deep breathing exercises
Limiting fluid intake
,4. What term describes the resistance the heart must overcome to eject blood
during systole?
Afterload
Stroke volume
Preload
Cardiac output
5. Describe the types of diseases that typically necessitate the use of contact
precautions in nursing care.
Diseases that are primarily viral in nature.
Diseases such as MRSA, C. difficile, and other infections spread by
direct contact.
Diseases that do not require any precautions.
Diseases that require airborne precautions only.
6. One of aspirin's primary side effects is:
bleeding
seizures
headache
stasis
7. Describe the importance of patient education in the management of peptic
ulcer disease.
Patient education is not essential for managing peptic ulcer disease.
Patient education focuses solely on medication adherence.
, Patient education is only necessary for surgical interventions.
Patient education helps individuals understand their condition and
the necessary lifestyle changes to promote healing.
8. What are the signs and symptoms of a hypertensive crisis? Select all that
apply.
C. Dizziness
B. Severe headache and/or anxiety
F. Epistaxis (nosebleed)
E. Shortness of breath
D. Blurred vision
A. BP > 180/120
9. A 3-year-old is scheduled for cardiac catheterization. What is the priority
nursing care after this procedure?
Restricting fluids until BP is established
Comparing the BP of both lower extremities
Encouraging early ambulation
Monitoring the site for bleeding
10. Describe the primary difference between primary hypertension and
secondary hypertension.
Primary hypertension is always temporary, while secondary
hypertension is permanent.
Primary hypertension is treated with lifestyle changes, while
secondary hypertension requires medication only.
, Primary hypertension has no identifiable cause, while secondary
hypertension is caused by an underlying medical condition.
Primary hypertension is only found in older adults, while secondary
hypertension can occur at any age.
11. Describe the significance of unstable angina in relation to cardiovascular
health.
Unstable angina is simply a symptom of indigestion.
Unstable angina is a benign condition that does not affect
cardiovascular health.
Unstable angina indicates a higher risk of heart attack and requires
immediate medical attention.
Unstable angina is a sign of improved heart function.
12. What is the desirable level for low-density lipoprotein (LDL)?
Less than 100 mg/dL
Less than 150 mg/dL
40 mg/dL or higher
5 to 30 mg/dL
13. Describe the characteristics that differentiate stable angina from unstable
angina.
Stable angina is characterized by predictable chest pain that
occurs with exertion and is relieved by rest, while unstable angina
is unpredictable and may occur at rest.
Stable angina is a sign of a heart attack, while unstable angina is not.
| Latest Study Guide
1. What are the primary requirements for implementing droplet precautions in a
healthcare setting?
Wearing gloves and a gown only.
Isolating the patient in a separate room.
Using hand sanitizer before and after patient contact.
Wearing a mask and maintaining distance from the patient.
2. Describe the nursing considerations that should be taken into account before
and after an EGD procedure.
Nursing considerations are only relevant during the procedure.
Nursing considerations include ensuring informed consent,
monitoring vital signs, and assessing for any complications post-
procedure.
Nursing considerations do not include patient education.
Nursing considerations focus solely on the patient's diet before the
procedure.
3. What is one key intervention to prevent atelectasis in post-operative
patients?
Restricting mobility
Administering antibiotics
Encouraging deep breathing exercises
Limiting fluid intake
,4. What term describes the resistance the heart must overcome to eject blood
during systole?
Afterload
Stroke volume
Preload
Cardiac output
5. Describe the types of diseases that typically necessitate the use of contact
precautions in nursing care.
Diseases that are primarily viral in nature.
Diseases such as MRSA, C. difficile, and other infections spread by
direct contact.
Diseases that do not require any precautions.
Diseases that require airborne precautions only.
6. One of aspirin's primary side effects is:
bleeding
seizures
headache
stasis
7. Describe the importance of patient education in the management of peptic
ulcer disease.
Patient education is not essential for managing peptic ulcer disease.
Patient education focuses solely on medication adherence.
, Patient education is only necessary for surgical interventions.
Patient education helps individuals understand their condition and
the necessary lifestyle changes to promote healing.
8. What are the signs and symptoms of a hypertensive crisis? Select all that
apply.
C. Dizziness
B. Severe headache and/or anxiety
F. Epistaxis (nosebleed)
E. Shortness of breath
D. Blurred vision
A. BP > 180/120
9. A 3-year-old is scheduled for cardiac catheterization. What is the priority
nursing care after this procedure?
Restricting fluids until BP is established
Comparing the BP of both lower extremities
Encouraging early ambulation
Monitoring the site for bleeding
10. Describe the primary difference between primary hypertension and
secondary hypertension.
Primary hypertension is always temporary, while secondary
hypertension is permanent.
Primary hypertension is treated with lifestyle changes, while
secondary hypertension requires medication only.
, Primary hypertension has no identifiable cause, while secondary
hypertension is caused by an underlying medical condition.
Primary hypertension is only found in older adults, while secondary
hypertension can occur at any age.
11. Describe the significance of unstable angina in relation to cardiovascular
health.
Unstable angina is simply a symptom of indigestion.
Unstable angina is a benign condition that does not affect
cardiovascular health.
Unstable angina indicates a higher risk of heart attack and requires
immediate medical attention.
Unstable angina is a sign of improved heart function.
12. What is the desirable level for low-density lipoprotein (LDL)?
Less than 100 mg/dL
Less than 150 mg/dL
40 mg/dL or higher
5 to 30 mg/dL
13. Describe the characteristics that differentiate stable angina from unstable
angina.
Stable angina is characterized by predictable chest pain that
occurs with exertion and is relieved by rest, while unstable angina
is unpredictable and may occur at rest.
Stable angina is a sign of a heart attack, while unstable angina is not.
