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Fundamentals of Nursing (NU136) – Galen –
2026-2027 – Questions with Answers for Exam 1
V1
Introduction
This document covers key Fundamentals of Nursing concepts
for NU136 Exam 1, including immunity, infection control,
pressure injuries, hygiene, stress adaptation, microbiology,
safety, body mechanics, and patient positioning. It consists of
practice questions with correct answers designed to support
exam preparation and reinforce core nursing principles. The
material also addresses prevention strategies, standard
precautions, and common nursing interventions. It provides
comprehensive review content aligned with introductory
nursing coursework.
Exam Question and Answers
Passive aquired immunity ---- correct precise answer ---
Giving antitoxin or antiserum containing antibodies developed
by another person; ie: Tetanus shot - protects a person from a
current invasion but does not provide lasting immunity
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Naturally acquired passive immunity ---- correct precise
answer ---Antibodies are passed from mother to fetus via the
placenta and breast milk; typically only lasts until infant's
own immune response matures enough to function properly
Artificially acquired immunity ---- correct precise answer ---
Immunity that results from a vaccination that contain dead or
inactive viruses or their toxins; Hep B, Flu, Measles
Artificially acquired passive immunity ---- correct precise
answer ---Injection of antibodies derived from infected people
or animals to fight off the infection; Hep A
Medical Asepsis ---- correct precise answer ---Reducing
number of organisms or reducing the risk of transmission of
organisms; Clean technique
Surgical Asepsis ---- correct precise answer ---Preparing and
handling instruments and materials in a way that prevents the
patient's exposure to living microorganisms; Sterile
Technique
Items included in PPE ---- correct precise answer ----Gloves
-Gowns
-Masks
-Protective Eyewear
-Shoe Coverings
-Hair coverings
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Infectious Process Stages (4) ---- correct precise answer ----
Incubation
-Prodromal
-Illness
-Convalescence
Incubation Period ---- correct precise answer ----Begins when
organism first enters the body until the ssx appear
Prodromal Period ---- correct precise answer ----From onset
of vague ssx to onset of specific disease
-highly infectious
Illness period ---- correct precise answer ----Localized and
systemic symptoms appear
-Severity and Duration depend on virulence of pathogen and
person's susceptibility
Convalescent Period ---- correct precise answer ---Ssx begins
to subside and continues until the person returns to normal
Health Care Associated Infection ---- correct precise answer --
-An infection that was not present on admission to a health
care institution and develops during the course of treatment
for other conditions (nosocomial);
-Greatest risks: Surgical incisions, lines or tubes, implanted
prosthetic devices, immunocompromised
Fundamentals of Nursing (NU136) – Galen –
2026-2027 – Questions with Answers for Exam 1
V1
Introduction
This document covers key Fundamentals of Nursing concepts
for NU136 Exam 1, including immunity, infection control,
pressure injuries, hygiene, stress adaptation, microbiology,
safety, body mechanics, and patient positioning. It consists of
practice questions with correct answers designed to support
exam preparation and reinforce core nursing principles. The
material also addresses prevention strategies, standard
precautions, and common nursing interventions. It provides
comprehensive review content aligned with introductory
nursing coursework.
Exam Question and Answers
Passive aquired immunity ---- correct precise answer ---
Giving antitoxin or antiserum containing antibodies developed
by another person; ie: Tetanus shot - protects a person from a
current invasion but does not provide lasting immunity
,Page 2 of 23
Naturally acquired passive immunity ---- correct precise
answer ---Antibodies are passed from mother to fetus via the
placenta and breast milk; typically only lasts until infant's
own immune response matures enough to function properly
Artificially acquired immunity ---- correct precise answer ---
Immunity that results from a vaccination that contain dead or
inactive viruses or their toxins; Hep B, Flu, Measles
Artificially acquired passive immunity ---- correct precise
answer ---Injection of antibodies derived from infected people
or animals to fight off the infection; Hep A
Medical Asepsis ---- correct precise answer ---Reducing
number of organisms or reducing the risk of transmission of
organisms; Clean technique
Surgical Asepsis ---- correct precise answer ---Preparing and
handling instruments and materials in a way that prevents the
patient's exposure to living microorganisms; Sterile
Technique
Items included in PPE ---- correct precise answer ----Gloves
-Gowns
-Masks
-Protective Eyewear
-Shoe Coverings
-Hair coverings
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Infectious Process Stages (4) ---- correct precise answer ----
Incubation
-Prodromal
-Illness
-Convalescence
Incubation Period ---- correct precise answer ----Begins when
organism first enters the body until the ssx appear
Prodromal Period ---- correct precise answer ----From onset
of vague ssx to onset of specific disease
-highly infectious
Illness period ---- correct precise answer ----Localized and
systemic symptoms appear
-Severity and Duration depend on virulence of pathogen and
person's susceptibility
Convalescent Period ---- correct precise answer ---Ssx begins
to subside and continues until the person returns to normal
Health Care Associated Infection ---- correct precise answer --
-An infection that was not present on admission to a health
care institution and develops during the course of treatment
for other conditions (nosocomial);
-Greatest risks: Surgical incisions, lines or tubes, implanted
prosthetic devices, immunocompromised
