Galen College's NSG 3100 Fundamental Concepts & Skills for Nursing Exam 2 (Latest 2026/2027 Update) Questions & Answers

Galen College's NSG 3100 Fundamental
Concepts & Skills for Nursing Exam 2
(Latest 2026/2027 Update) Questions &
Answers

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, Vital Signs
1. What is considered the normal blood pressure range?

 A. 130-139/80-89
 B. <120/<80
 C. ≥140/≥90
 D. <120/<60

Correct Answer: B

Normal blood pressure is defined as a systolic reading less than 120 mm Hg and a
diastolic reading less than 80 mm Hg .

2. What is considered the hypotension blood pressure range?

 A. 130-139/80-89
 B. 120-129/<80
 C. ≥140/≥90
 D. <90/<60

Correct Answer: D

Hypotension is commonly defined as systolic pressure less than 90 mm Hg and diastolic
less than 60 mm Hg .

3. What is considered the normal pulse range for an adult?

 A. 20-80 bpm
 B. 40-80 bpm
 C. 60-100 bpm
 D. 80-120 bpm

Correct Answer: C

Normal adult resting heart rate is 60-100 beats per minute .

4. What is considered the normal respiration rate range?

 A. 8-18 RR
 B. 11-20 RR
 C. 12-22 RR
 D. 12-20 RR

, Correct Answer: D

Normal adult respiratory rate is 12-20 respirations per minute .

5. A patient is considered febrile when their oral temperature reads:

 A. ≥100.4°F
 B. 98.6°F
 C. 97.5-98.9°F
 D. 96.0°F

Correct Answer: A

Fever is defined as an oral temperature ≥100.4°F (38°C) .

6. Which temperature site is considered the most accurate for core body
temperature?

 A. Oral
 B. Temporal
 C. Tympanic
 D. Rectal

Correct Answer: D

Rectal temperature most closely reflects core body temperature and is minimally
affected by external factors .

7. Which temperature sites read about 1°F higher than oral? (Select all that apply)

 A. Axillary
 B. Temporal
 C. Tympanic
 D. Rectal

Correct Answer: C, D

Tympanic and rectal sites are closer to core circulation and often register 1°F higher
than oral temperatures .

8. Which temperature sites read about 1°F lower than oral? (Select all that apply)

 A. Axillary