NUR 155
FOUNDATIONS OF NURSING
NUR 155 Foundations of Nursing Final Exam Prep
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 Prep 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 Final Exam Prep D | 2026/2027
Question 1
A nurse is caring for a client who requires a sterile dressing change. Which action by the nurse would compromise the
sterile field?
A. Opening the outermost flap of the sterile kit away from the body.
B. Holding sterile forceps above the waist level at all times.
C. Placing the sterile bowl 1 inch from the edge of the sterile drape.
D. Turning away from the sterile field to discard used gauze in the trash.
Answer: D
Rationale
A sterile field is considered contaminated if the nurse turns their back on it or if it is out of the range of vision. A 1-inch border
is already considered contaminated, so placing an item there is acceptable as long as it doesn’t cross the boundary.
Question 2
Which ethical principle is the nurse demonstrating when they ensure a client has all the information needed to make an
informed decision about their surgery?
A. Beneficence
B. Autonomy
C. Justice
D. Nonmaleficence
Answer: B
Rationale
Autonomy refers to the client’s right to make their own decisions. Providing information for informed consent supports this
right. 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 preparing to administer an intramuscular injection to an infant. Which site is the most appropriate?
A. Deltoid
B. Dorsogluteal
C. Vastus lateralis
D. Ventrogluteal
Answer: C
Rationale
The vastus lateralis is the preferred site for IM injections in infants and toddlers because it is the most developed muscle at
that age. 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 Prep
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 Prep 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 Final Exam Prep D | 2026/2027
Question 1
A nurse is caring for a client who requires a sterile dressing change. Which action by the nurse would compromise the
sterile field?
A. Opening the outermost flap of the sterile kit away from the body.
B. Holding sterile forceps above the waist level at all times.
C. Placing the sterile bowl 1 inch from the edge of the sterile drape.
D. Turning away from the sterile field to discard used gauze in the trash.
Answer: D
Rationale
A sterile field is considered contaminated if the nurse turns their back on it or if it is out of the range of vision. A 1-inch border
is already considered contaminated, so placing an item there is acceptable as long as it doesn’t cross the boundary.
Question 2
Which ethical principle is the nurse demonstrating when they ensure a client has all the information needed to make an
informed decision about their surgery?
A. Beneficence
B. Autonomy
C. Justice
D. Nonmaleficence
Answer: B
Rationale
Autonomy refers to the client’s right to make their own decisions. Providing information for informed consent supports this
right. 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 preparing to administer an intramuscular injection to an infant. Which site is the most appropriate?
A. Deltoid
B. Dorsogluteal
C. Vastus lateralis
D. Ventrogluteal
Answer: C
Rationale
The vastus lateralis is the preferred site for IM injections in infants and toddlers because it is the most developed muscle at
that age. 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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