NUR 155
FOUNDATIONS OF NURSING
NUR 155 Foundations of Nursing Exam 2 - Comprehensive Study
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 2 - Comprehensive Study Guide | 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 2 - Comprehensive Study Guide | 2026/2027
Question 1
A nurse is caring for a client who is at high risk for falls. Which of the following nursing actions is the priority?
A. Keep the client’s bed in the lowest position.
B. Place the bedside table close to the client.
C. Check on the client every 2 hours.
D. Provide the client with non-skid footwear.
Answer: A
Rationale
Safety is the priority. Keeping the bed in the lowest position reduces the distance of a potential fall, thereby minimizing injury
risk. Other options are helpful but keeping the bed low is the fundamental safety standard.
Question 2
When assessing a client’s wound, the nurse notes clear, watery discharge. How should the nurse document this
finding?
A. Purulent drainage
B. Serosanguineous drainage
C. Sanguineous drainage
D. Serous drainage
Answer: D
Rationale
Serous drainage is clear and watery. Sanguineous is bright red blood; Serosanguineous is a pale, pink, watery mixture;
Purulent is thick, yellow, green, or brown indicating infection. 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
A nurse is teaching a client about the use of a cane. Which instruction should the nurse include?
A. Hold the cane on the weak side of the body.
B. Move the strong leg forward first when walking.
C. Hold the cane on the strong side of the body.
D. Keep the cane 20 inches in front of the feet.
Answer: C
Rationale
A cane should be held on the unaffected (strong) side to provide support and stability for the opposite, weaker limb.
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 2 - Comprehensive Study
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 2 - Comprehensive Study Guide | 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 2 - Comprehensive Study Guide | 2026/2027
Question 1
A nurse is caring for a client who is at high risk for falls. Which of the following nursing actions is the priority?
A. Keep the client’s bed in the lowest position.
B. Place the bedside table close to the client.
C. Check on the client every 2 hours.
D. Provide the client with non-skid footwear.
Answer: A
Rationale
Safety is the priority. Keeping the bed in the lowest position reduces the distance of a potential fall, thereby minimizing injury
risk. Other options are helpful but keeping the bed low is the fundamental safety standard.
Question 2
When assessing a client’s wound, the nurse notes clear, watery discharge. How should the nurse document this
finding?
A. Purulent drainage
B. Serosanguineous drainage
C. Sanguineous drainage
D. Serous drainage
Answer: D
Rationale
Serous drainage is clear and watery. Sanguineous is bright red blood; Serosanguineous is a pale, pink, watery mixture;
Purulent is thick, yellow, green, or brown indicating infection. 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
A nurse is teaching a client about the use of a cane. Which instruction should the nurse include?
A. Hold the cane on the weak side of the body.
B. Move the strong leg forward first when walking.
C. Hold the cane on the strong side of the body.
D. Keep the cane 20 inches in front of the feet.
Answer: C
Rationale
A cane should be held on the unaffected (strong) side to provide support and stability for the opposite, weaker limb.
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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