NUR 283 COMP 1-3 EXAMS – TRANSITION TO RN
PRACTICE – (2026/2027) ACTUAL QUESTIONS &
ANSWERS (GALEN)
100% GUARANTEED PASS | VERIFIED AND WELL DETAILED
ANSWERS | PLUS RATIONALES | LATEST EXAM UPDATE
EXAM OVERVIEW & CORE DOMAINS
Time Limit: Varies by exam administration
Passing Score: Typically 78% (varies by exam administration)
Core Domains Tested:
• Safety and Infection Control
• Health Promotion and Maintenance
• Psychosocial Integrity
• Basic Care and Comfort
• Pharmacological and Parenteral Therapies
• Reduction of Risk Potential
• Physiological Adaptation
• Professional Nursing Practice
• Legal and Ethical Issues in Nursing
• Patient Education and Discharge Planning
• Leadership and Management
• Evidence-Based Practice and Quality Improvement
• Communication and Interprofessional Collaboration
• Nursing Process (ADPIE: Assessment, Diagnosis, Planning,
Implementation, Evaluation)
,SECTION 1: SAFETY & INFECTION CONTROL (Questions 1-
30)
1. A nurse is preparing to perform hand hygiene. Which action
demonstrates the correct technique for using alcohol-based hand
sanitizer?
A) Wiping hands with a dry paper towel after application
B) Rubbing hands together until the solution is completely dry
C) Applying hand sanitizer to visibly soiled hands
D) Rinsing hands with water after using hand sanitizer
Rationale: Alcohol-based hand sanitizers should be applied to dry hands and
rubbed until completely dry. They are not effective on visibly soiled hands,
which require soap and water. The drying time is essential for the product to
work effectively against pathogens.
2. A nurse is caring for a patient on contact precautions. Which action
is appropriate when entering the patient's room?
A) Wearing a surgical mask only
B) Donning a gown and gloves
C) Wearing a face shield only
D) Using only sterile gloves
Rationale: Contact precautions require the use of gown and gloves when
entering the patient's room to prevent transmission of organisms that are
,spread by direct or indirect contact. This is essential for patients with
conditions like C. difficile or MRSA.
3. A patient is diagnosed with tuberculosis (TB). Which type of
precautions should the nurse implement?
A) Contact precautions
B) Droplet precautions
C) Airborne precautions
D) Standard precautions only
Rationale: TB requires airborne precautions due to transmission via small
droplet nuclei that remain suspended in the air. This includes the use of an
N95 respirator and placement in a negative pressure room.
4. A nurse is preparing to don personal protective equipment (PPE)
before entering a patient's room. What is the correct sequence for
donning PPE?
A) Gown, mask, goggles, gloves
B) Gloves, gown, mask, goggles
C) Mask, goggles, gown, gloves
D) Goggles, mask, gloves, gown
Rationale: The correct sequence for donning PPE is: gown first, then mask,
then goggles or face shield, and gloves last. This sequence ensures proper
coverage and reduces the risk of contamination during donning.
, 5. A nurse is caring for a patient with a pressure injury. Which finding
indicates the wound is infected?
A) Purulent drainage and foul odor
B) Serosanguineous drainage
C) Granulation tissue formation
D) Pink epithelial tissue
Rationale: Purulent drainage (thick, yellow, green, or gray) with a foul odor is
a classic sign of wound infection. Granulation tissue and pink epithelial tissue
indicate healing. Serosanguineous drainage is normal in the inflammatory
phase.
6. A nurse is preparing to insert a urinary catheter. Which action
maintains sterile technique?
A) Opening the sterile kit and touching only the outer edge
B) Using sterile gloves and sterile supplies throughout the procedure
C) Placing the sterile field on the overbed table without a barrier
D) Using clean gloves instead of sterile gloves
Rationale: Sterile technique requires sterile gloves and sterile supplies for the
entire procedure. The sterile field must be placed on a clean, dry surface with
a sterile barrier. Touching only the outer edge of the sterile kit is not sufficient
to maintain sterility.
7. A patient is on fall precautions. Which intervention is most
appropriate?
A) Keeping the bed in the lowest position with the side rails up
B) Leaving the bed in the highest position
PRACTICE – (2026/2027) ACTUAL QUESTIONS &
ANSWERS (GALEN)
100% GUARANTEED PASS | VERIFIED AND WELL DETAILED
ANSWERS | PLUS RATIONALES | LATEST EXAM UPDATE
EXAM OVERVIEW & CORE DOMAINS
Time Limit: Varies by exam administration
Passing Score: Typically 78% (varies by exam administration)
Core Domains Tested:
• Safety and Infection Control
• Health Promotion and Maintenance
• Psychosocial Integrity
• Basic Care and Comfort
• Pharmacological and Parenteral Therapies
• Reduction of Risk Potential
• Physiological Adaptation
• Professional Nursing Practice
• Legal and Ethical Issues in Nursing
• Patient Education and Discharge Planning
• Leadership and Management
• Evidence-Based Practice and Quality Improvement
• Communication and Interprofessional Collaboration
• Nursing Process (ADPIE: Assessment, Diagnosis, Planning,
Implementation, Evaluation)
,SECTION 1: SAFETY & INFECTION CONTROL (Questions 1-
30)
1. A nurse is preparing to perform hand hygiene. Which action
demonstrates the correct technique for using alcohol-based hand
sanitizer?
A) Wiping hands with a dry paper towel after application
B) Rubbing hands together until the solution is completely dry
C) Applying hand sanitizer to visibly soiled hands
D) Rinsing hands with water after using hand sanitizer
Rationale: Alcohol-based hand sanitizers should be applied to dry hands and
rubbed until completely dry. They are not effective on visibly soiled hands,
which require soap and water. The drying time is essential for the product to
work effectively against pathogens.
2. A nurse is caring for a patient on contact precautions. Which action
is appropriate when entering the patient's room?
A) Wearing a surgical mask only
B) Donning a gown and gloves
C) Wearing a face shield only
D) Using only sterile gloves
Rationale: Contact precautions require the use of gown and gloves when
entering the patient's room to prevent transmission of organisms that are
,spread by direct or indirect contact. This is essential for patients with
conditions like C. difficile or MRSA.
3. A patient is diagnosed with tuberculosis (TB). Which type of
precautions should the nurse implement?
A) Contact precautions
B) Droplet precautions
C) Airborne precautions
D) Standard precautions only
Rationale: TB requires airborne precautions due to transmission via small
droplet nuclei that remain suspended in the air. This includes the use of an
N95 respirator and placement in a negative pressure room.
4. A nurse is preparing to don personal protective equipment (PPE)
before entering a patient's room. What is the correct sequence for
donning PPE?
A) Gown, mask, goggles, gloves
B) Gloves, gown, mask, goggles
C) Mask, goggles, gown, gloves
D) Goggles, mask, gloves, gown
Rationale: The correct sequence for donning PPE is: gown first, then mask,
then goggles or face shield, and gloves last. This sequence ensures proper
coverage and reduces the risk of contamination during donning.
, 5. A nurse is caring for a patient with a pressure injury. Which finding
indicates the wound is infected?
A) Purulent drainage and foul odor
B) Serosanguineous drainage
C) Granulation tissue formation
D) Pink epithelial tissue
Rationale: Purulent drainage (thick, yellow, green, or gray) with a foul odor is
a classic sign of wound infection. Granulation tissue and pink epithelial tissue
indicate healing. Serosanguineous drainage is normal in the inflammatory
phase.
6. A nurse is preparing to insert a urinary catheter. Which action
maintains sterile technique?
A) Opening the sterile kit and touching only the outer edge
B) Using sterile gloves and sterile supplies throughout the procedure
C) Placing the sterile field on the overbed table without a barrier
D) Using clean gloves instead of sterile gloves
Rationale: Sterile technique requires sterile gloves and sterile supplies for the
entire procedure. The sterile field must be placed on a clean, dry surface with
a sterile barrier. Touching only the outer edge of the sterile kit is not sufficient
to maintain sterility.
7. A patient is on fall precautions. Which intervention is most
appropriate?
A) Keeping the bed in the lowest position with the side rails up
B) Leaving the bed in the highest position
