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Prepare for the NU 136 Fundamentals Final Exam with this updated 2026/2027 study guide designed for Galen College of Nursing students. This comprehensive resource provides structured topic reviews, practice questions, and focused concept summaries to help strengthen foundational nursing knowledge and clinical reasoning. The guide covers essential nursing fundamentals including the nursing process, patient assessment, therapeutic communication, documentation, infection prevention and control, vital signs, medication administration principles, dosage calculation fundamentals, patient safety, mobility and positioning, hygiene and comfort care, nutrition and hydration, ethical and legal responsibilities, health promotion, and evidence-based nursing practice. Practice questions reinforce key concepts, improve critical thinking, and support the application of nursing principles in realistic patient care scenarios. Designed for efficient review and long-term learning, this study guide helps improve knowledge retention, strengthen clinical judgment, and build confidence for NU 136 coursework and final exam preparation.

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NU 136 Fundamentals Final Exam Prep 2026/2027 |
Questions & Correct Answers | Graded A+| Galen
1. What stage of pressure injury: Tissue loss with exposed fascia, muscle, tendon,
ligament, cartilage or bone

Stage 4

Stage 2

Stage 3

Stage 1

2. If a patient with hypertension is advised to follow a low sodium diet, which of
the following meals would be most appropriate?

Bacon and eggs with toast

Fried fish with a side of fries and coleslaw

Grilled chicken with steamed vegetables and brown rice

Pasta with marinara sauce and garlic bread

3. A patient has a deep laceration that is left open to heal from the inside out
due to infection. Which intention of wound healing is being utilized in this
scenario?

Primary intention

Immediate intention

Secondary intention

Tertiary intention

,4. If a nurse fails to check the placement of a feeding tube before administering
tube feeding, what potential complication could arise?

Aspiration pneumonia

Nutritional deficiency

Dehydration

Electrolyte imbalance

5. What is the chief difference between a full-liquid diet and a clear-liquid diet?

a clear-liquid diet contains large amounts of fiber

a full-liquid diet includes strained cooked cereals and soups

a full-liquid diet is higher in carbohydrates

a clear- liquid diet is higher in proteins

a clear- liquid diet allows citrus juices

6. Describe the significance of range of motion exercises in nursing care.

Range of motion exercises are only necessary for athletes.

Range of motion exercises do not impact patient safety.

Range of motion exercises help maintain joint flexibility and prevent
stiffness in patients who are immobile.

Range of motion exercises are primarily used for medication
administration.

7. What is the normal range for potassium in the body?

2-4

4.5-6

, 3-5

3.5-5

8. Describe how droplet precautions help in preventing the transmission of
infections.

Droplet precautions help prevent the transmission of infections by
ensuring proper ventilation in patient rooms.

Droplet precautions help prevent the transmission of infections by
requiring the use of masks and maintaining distance to block
respiratory droplets.

Droplet precautions help prevent the transmission of infections by
isolating patients in separate rooms.

Droplet precautions help prevent the transmission of infections by
using hand sanitizers frequently.

9. Describe the significance of the ABCs in the nursing process.

The ABCs relate to nutritional assessments in nursing.

The ABCs focus on medication administration and wound care.

The ABCs prioritize patient care by ensuring that airway, breathing,
and circulation are assessed and managed first.

The ABCs are guidelines for effective communication with patients.

10. Individuals with high blood pressure may benefit from dietary restriction of
which of the following?

sodium

fiber

vitamin B-12

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