NSG 3100 Exam 2
Comprehensive Practice Question
Bank
Fundamentals of Nursing · Vital Signs · Infection Control · Skin & Wound Care
Fundamentals of Nursing Concepts · NCLEX-Style Review
Edition 1 · September 2026
Table of Contents
1. Instructions for Use 2
2. Vital Signs Assessment 2
3. Blood Pressure & Pulse Assessment 3
4. Infection Control & PPE 4
5. Skin Integrity & Pressure Ulcers 5
6. Wound Care & Dressings 6
,7. Delegation & Nursing Interventions 7
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, NSG 3100 EXAM 2 PRACTICE GUIDE INSTRUCTIONS & QUESTIONS
How to Use This Guide
Read each question stem carefully, select your answer, then review the rationale to understand the clinical
reasoning behind the correct choice. Each question includes the tested concept and the source concept
from your course material. Questions marked with SATA require selecting all that apply.
Vital Signs Assessment
1 The nurse is measuring blood pressure as part of a community health fair. Which blood
pressure reading would cause the nurse to refer the patient for follow-up regarding
hypertension?
A 108/70 mmHg
B 116/78 mmHg
C 128/80 mmHg
D 138/88 mmHg
CORRECT ANSWER: D
Rationale: A blood pressure of 138/88 mmHg is elevated and would require follow-up for hypertension.
Normal blood pressure is less than 120/80 mmHg, and elevated blood pressure is 120-129/less than 80.
Stage 1 hypertension is 130-139/80-89.
Tested Concept: Blood pressure — hypertension referral
Source Concept: 138/88.