NUR 155
FOUNDATIONS OF NURSING
NUR 155 Foundations of Nursing Final Exam - Galen 2026 UPDAT
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 Final Exam | 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 Final Exam | 2026/2027
Question 1
Which ethical principle is a nurse upholding when they support a patient’s decision to refuse a life-saving blood
transfusion due to religious beliefs?
A. Autonomy
B. Non-maleficence
C. Beneficence
D. Justice
Answer: A
Rationale
Autonomy refers to the right of patients to make their own decisions about their medical care without their healthcare provider
trying to influence the decision. 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 patient is admitted with a diagnosis of Clostridioides difficile (C. diff). Which infection control precaution must the
nurse implement?
A. Standard precautions and hand sanitizer only
B. Contact precautions and handwashing with soap and water
C. Droplet precautions and wearing an N95 mask
D. Airborne precautions in a negative pressure room
Answer: B
Rationale
C. diff spores are resistant to alcohol-based hand rubs; therefore, contact precautions and mechanical friction with soap and
water are required to remove spores from hands. 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
When performing the nursing process, which activity occurs during the implementation phase?
A. Documenting the care provided and patient response
B. Collecting objective and subjective data
C. Establishing patient-centered goals
D. Analyzing data to identify health problems
Answer: A
Rationale
The implementation phase involves carrying out the nursing interventions and documenting the care provided. 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 Final Exam - Galen 2026 UPDAT
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 Final Exam | 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 Final Exam | 2026/2027
Question 1
Which ethical principle is a nurse upholding when they support a patient’s decision to refuse a life-saving blood
transfusion due to religious beliefs?
A. Autonomy
B. Non-maleficence
C. Beneficence
D. Justice
Answer: A
Rationale
Autonomy refers to the right of patients to make their own decisions about their medical care without their healthcare provider
trying to influence the decision. 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 patient is admitted with a diagnosis of Clostridioides difficile (C. diff). Which infection control precaution must the
nurse implement?
A. Standard precautions and hand sanitizer only
B. Contact precautions and handwashing with soap and water
C. Droplet precautions and wearing an N95 mask
D. Airborne precautions in a negative pressure room
Answer: B
Rationale
C. diff spores are resistant to alcohol-based hand rubs; therefore, contact precautions and mechanical friction with soap and
water are required to remove spores from hands. 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
When performing the nursing process, which activity occurs during the implementation phase?
A. Documenting the care provided and patient response
B. Collecting objective and subjective data
C. Establishing patient-centered goals
D. Analyzing data to identify health problems
Answer: A
Rationale
The implementation phase involves carrying out the nursing interventions and documenting the care provided. 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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