NU 170 EXAM 1 COMPREHENSIVE
FUNDAMENTALS QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS WITH VERIFIED SOLUTIONS
2026/2027 UPDATE. GALEN
1. During the assessment phase of the nursing process, which action is considered a primary
source of data?
A. Reviewing the patient’s electronic health record
B. Discussing the case with the physical therapist
C. Consulting with the patient’s family members
D. Interviewing the patient directly
Answer: D
Conceptual Explanation: The patient is the primary source of data. Secondary sources
include family, medical records, and other healthcare professionals.
2. Which of the following is a correctly formatted SMART goal for a patient with impaired
mobility?
A. The patient will walk more frequently today.
B. The nurse will assist the patient to the chair twice daily.
C. The patient will understand how to use a walker before discharge.
,D. The patient will ambulate 50 feet in the hallway using a walker by day 3 of
hospitalization.
Answer: D
Conceptual Explanation: A SMART goal must be Specific, Measurable, Attainable,
Relevant, and Time-bound. Option C includes a specific distance, tool, and timeframe.
3. A nurse is caring for a patient with Clostridium difficile (C. diff). Which infection control
measure is mandatory?
A. Using alcohol-based hand sanitizer after exiting the room
B. Washing hands with soap and water
C. Wearing an N95 respirator mask
D. Placing the patient in a positive-pressure room
Answer: B
Conceptual Explanation: C. diff spores are resistant to alcohol-based sanitizers; physical
removal via soap and water is required.
4. When performing hand hygiene, what is the minimum duration recommended for
scrubbing with soap?
A. 5 seconds
B. 10 seconds
C. 60 seconds
, D. 20 seconds
Answer: D
Conceptual Explanation: CDC guidelines recommend scrubbing all surfaces of the hands
for at least 20 seconds to effectively remove transient microorganisms.
5. A patient is placed on Airborne Precautions. Which piece of personal protective equipment
(PPE) is specific to this type of precaution?
A. N95 respirator
B. Surgical mask
C. Gown
D. Face shield
Answer: A
Conceptual Explanation: Airborne precautions require an N95 respirator to filter out
small droplets that remain suspended in the air.
6. What is the correct sequence for removing PPE?
A. Gown, Mask, Goggles, Gloves
B. Gloves, Goggles, Gown, Mask
C. Mask, Gown, Goggles, Gloves
D. Goggles, Gloves, Mask, Gown
FUNDAMENTALS QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS WITH VERIFIED SOLUTIONS
2026/2027 UPDATE. GALEN
1. During the assessment phase of the nursing process, which action is considered a primary
source of data?
A. Reviewing the patient’s electronic health record
B. Discussing the case with the physical therapist
C. Consulting with the patient’s family members
D. Interviewing the patient directly
Answer: D
Conceptual Explanation: The patient is the primary source of data. Secondary sources
include family, medical records, and other healthcare professionals.
2. Which of the following is a correctly formatted SMART goal for a patient with impaired
mobility?
A. The patient will walk more frequently today.
B. The nurse will assist the patient to the chair twice daily.
C. The patient will understand how to use a walker before discharge.
,D. The patient will ambulate 50 feet in the hallway using a walker by day 3 of
hospitalization.
Answer: D
Conceptual Explanation: A SMART goal must be Specific, Measurable, Attainable,
Relevant, and Time-bound. Option C includes a specific distance, tool, and timeframe.
3. A nurse is caring for a patient with Clostridium difficile (C. diff). Which infection control
measure is mandatory?
A. Using alcohol-based hand sanitizer after exiting the room
B. Washing hands with soap and water
C. Wearing an N95 respirator mask
D. Placing the patient in a positive-pressure room
Answer: B
Conceptual Explanation: C. diff spores are resistant to alcohol-based sanitizers; physical
removal via soap and water is required.
4. When performing hand hygiene, what is the minimum duration recommended for
scrubbing with soap?
A. 5 seconds
B. 10 seconds
C. 60 seconds
, D. 20 seconds
Answer: D
Conceptual Explanation: CDC guidelines recommend scrubbing all surfaces of the hands
for at least 20 seconds to effectively remove transient microorganisms.
5. A patient is placed on Airborne Precautions. Which piece of personal protective equipment
(PPE) is specific to this type of precaution?
A. N95 respirator
B. Surgical mask
C. Gown
D. Face shield
Answer: A
Conceptual Explanation: Airborne precautions require an N95 respirator to filter out
small droplets that remain suspended in the air.
6. What is the correct sequence for removing PPE?
A. Gown, Mask, Goggles, Gloves
B. Gloves, Goggles, Gown, Mask
C. Mask, Gown, Goggles, Gloves
D. Goggles, Gloves, Mask, Gown
