GALEN NUR 155 EXAM 3 | 171 MOST TESTED QUESTIONS & ANSWERS 2026 | LATEST UPDATE. NUR 155 EXAM 3 PRACTICE QUESTIONS (ORIGINAL.

GALEN NUR 155 EXAM 3 | 171 MOST
TESTED QUESTIONS & ANSWERS 2026 |
LATEST UPDATE.
NUR 155 EXAM 3 PRACTICE QUESTIONS (ORIGINAL.


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1. A nurse assesses a postoperative patient's surgical incision. Which finding indica
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tes normal wound healing?
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A. Thick green drainage with odor
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B. Well-approximated wound edges with slight redness
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C. Separation of wound edges
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D. Large amount of bloody drainage
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Answer: B ws




Rationale: Slight redness and well-ws ws ws ws




approximated edges are expected during the inflammatory phase of healing.
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2. Which patient is at greatest risk for developing a pressure injury?
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A. Ambulates independently twice daily
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B. Bedridden with poor nutrition
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C. Walks with a cane
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D. Young athlete recovering from surgery
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Answer: B ws




Rationale: Immobility and poor nutrition greatly increase pressure injury risk.
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3. Which intervention best prevents pressure injuries?
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A. Massage reddened areas
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B. Reposition every 2 hours
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,C. Apply heat continuously
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D. Restrict fluids
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Answer: B ws




Rationale: Frequent repositioning reduces prolonged pressure on tissues.
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4. Which oxygen delivery device provides the highest oxygen concentration?
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A. Nasal cannula
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B. Simple face mask
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C. Venturi mask
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D. Non-rebreather mask
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Answer: D ws




Rationale: A non-rebreather mask can deliver approximately 60–100% oxygen.
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5. A patient using a nasal cannula reports nasal dryness. What is the nurse's best act
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ion?

A. Remove oxygen therapy
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B. Add humidification if appropriate
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C. Increase oxygen flow to 10 L/min
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D. Encourage mouth breathing
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Answer: B ws




Rationale: Humidification helps reduce drying of the nasal mucosa.
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6. Which assessment finding requires immediate nursing intervention?
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A. Respiratory rate 18/min
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B. Oxygen saturation 86% on room air
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C. Heart rate 82/min
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D. Blood pressure 126/74 mmHg
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Answer: B ws




Rationale: Oxygen saturation below 90% indicates significant hypoxemia.
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, 7. Proper body mechanics require the nurse to:
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A. Bend at the waist
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B. Keep the object away from the body
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C. Lift with the legs while keeping the back straight
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D. Twist while lifting
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Answer: C ws




Rationale: Using the leg muscles protects the back and reduces injury.
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8. Which complication is most likely in an immobile patient?
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A. Improved circulation
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B. Pressure injuries
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C. Increased muscle strength
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D. Lower risk of DVT
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Answer: B ws




Rationale: Immobility increases the risk of skin breakdown.
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9. Which pain scale is appropriate for an alert adult?
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A. FLACC Scale
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B. Numeric Rating Scale (0–10)
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C. Apgar Score
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D. Braden Scale
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Answer: B ws




Rationale: The Numeric Rating Scale is commonly used for self-reporting pain.
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10. The nurse should assess pain:
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A. Only before medication
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B. Only after surgery
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