NUR 155
FOUNDATIONS OF NURSING
NUR 155 Foundations of Nursing Exam 1 Comprehensive Study Gu
UPDATE
50 Multiple-Choice Questions
Complete Answers with Detailed Rationales
Aligned with Nursing Foundations & Med-Surg Standards
Galen College of Nursing
For academic study and exam review • Verify with current course materials
,NUR 155 Foundations of Nursing Exam 1 Comprehensive Study Guide D | 2026/2027
How to Use This Review
This comprehensive exam review contains high-yield multiple-choice questions. Each item includes the correct answer
and an expanded rationale explaining the underlying principle, why the correct option is preferred, and why distractors are
incorrect. Study tip: Attempt each question before reading the answer, then carefully review the rationale.
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, NUR 155 Foundations of Nursing Exam 1 Comprehensive Study Guide D | 2026/2027
Question 1
Which stage of the nursing process involves the nurse prioritizing diagnoses and identifying client-centered goals?
A. Assessment
B. Planning
C. Implementation
D. Evaluation
Answer: B
Rationale
The planning phase involves setting priorities, identifying patient-centered goals and outcomes, and selecting nursing
interventions. Understanding this concept is essential for safe clinical decision-making. Incorrect choices often reflect common
misconceptions. Always link assessment findings to the primary process and anticipated complications.
Question 2
A nurse is teaching a student about Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs. Which need must be met first before a patient can
focus on safety and security?
A. Self-actualization
B. Physiological needs
C. Love and belonging
D. Self-esteem
Answer: B
Rationale
Physiological needs (oxygen, fluids, nutrition, body temperature, elimination, shelter, sex) are the most basic and must be
satisfied first. Understanding this concept is essential for safe clinical decision-making. Incorrect choices often reflect common
misconceptions. Always link assessment findings to the primary process and anticipated complications.
Question 3
Which ethical principle refers to the nurse’s obligation to do no harm to the patient?
A. Nonmaleficence
B. Justice
C. Autonomy
D. Beneficence
Answer: A
Rationale
Nonmaleficence is the ethical duty to avoid harm or hurt to the patient. Understanding this concept is essential for safe clinical
decision-making. Incorrect choices often reflect common misconceptions. Always link assessment findings to the primary
process and anticipated complications.
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FOUNDATIONS OF NURSING
NUR 155 Foundations of Nursing Exam 1 Comprehensive Study Gu
UPDATE
50 Multiple-Choice Questions
Complete Answers with Detailed Rationales
Aligned with Nursing Foundations & Med-Surg Standards
Galen College of Nursing
For academic study and exam review • Verify with current course materials
,NUR 155 Foundations of Nursing Exam 1 Comprehensive Study Guide D | 2026/2027
How to Use This Review
This comprehensive exam review contains high-yield multiple-choice questions. Each item includes the correct answer
and an expanded rationale explaining the underlying principle, why the correct option is preferred, and why distractors are
incorrect. Study tip: Attempt each question before reading the answer, then carefully review the rationale.
Page 2
, NUR 155 Foundations of Nursing Exam 1 Comprehensive Study Guide D | 2026/2027
Question 1
Which stage of the nursing process involves the nurse prioritizing diagnoses and identifying client-centered goals?
A. Assessment
B. Planning
C. Implementation
D. Evaluation
Answer: B
Rationale
The planning phase involves setting priorities, identifying patient-centered goals and outcomes, and selecting nursing
interventions. Understanding this concept is essential for safe clinical decision-making. Incorrect choices often reflect common
misconceptions. Always link assessment findings to the primary process and anticipated complications.
Question 2
A nurse is teaching a student about Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs. Which need must be met first before a patient can
focus on safety and security?
A. Self-actualization
B. Physiological needs
C. Love and belonging
D. Self-esteem
Answer: B
Rationale
Physiological needs (oxygen, fluids, nutrition, body temperature, elimination, shelter, sex) are the most basic and must be
satisfied first. Understanding this concept is essential for safe clinical decision-making. Incorrect choices often reflect common
misconceptions. Always link assessment findings to the primary process and anticipated complications.
Question 3
Which ethical principle refers to the nurse’s obligation to do no harm to the patient?
A. Nonmaleficence
B. Justice
C. Autonomy
D. Beneficence
Answer: A
Rationale
Nonmaleficence is the ethical duty to avoid harm or hurt to the patient. Understanding this concept is essential for safe clinical
decision-making. Incorrect choices often reflect common misconceptions. Always link assessment findings to the primary
process and anticipated complications.
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