Fundamentals of Nursing | 2025/2026 Exam Questions with Answers | Hygiene, Vital Signs, Pressure Injuries, Body Mechanics – Galen College of Nursing

This document contains comprehensive, 100% solved exam questions and answers designed for the Fundamentals of Nursing course at Galen College of Nursing for the 2025/2026 academic year. It is a highly focused review and practice tool ideal for students preparing for fundamentals exams or clinical assessments. Covering key theoretical and practical areas, this resource includes detailed content on: – Patient positioning techniques (Fowler's, Semi-Fowler's, Supine, Sim’s, Lateral) and associated bed care tools like footboards and trapeze bars – Skin care and hygiene: bathing techniques, oral care, hair/nail care, perineal care, back massage, and elderly hygiene considerations – Pressure ulcer prevention and staging: Braden Scale, positioning strategies, and risk factor identification – Vital signs and physiological monitoring: normal body temperature, pulse points, respiratory rates, and blood pressure assessment – Respiratory and cardiac terms: bradypnea, tachypnea, wheezes, crackles, stridor, hypertension, hypotension, arrhythmias – Body mechanics and mobility: principles of lifting/moving patients, use of gait belts, mechanical lifts, slide boards, and hand rolls – Aseptic techniques and infection control: medical vs. surgical asepsis, donning and doffing PPE, and types of isolation precautions – Nursing care types: acute, terminal, primary, chronic, holistic, congenital, secondary care – Patient safety and documentation: fall prevention, pain scales, homeostasis, signs and symptoms (S/S), and Maslow’s hierarchy This guide is ideal for: – Pre-licensure nursing students (LPN, RN, BSN) – Students enrolled in Fundamentals of Nursing courses – Nursing assistant and bridge program candidates – NCLEX preparation for fundamentals content – Clinical skills lab and practical simulation prep The document is clearly structured with accurate definitions and real-world application explanations, helping students master not only factual recall but also clinical judgment in patient care settings. Keywords: nursing fundamentals, hygiene care, vital signs, pressure ulcers, Braden scale, patient positioning, asepsis, body mechanics, PPE, respiratory sounds, cardiac assessment, infection control, skin care, oral care, perineal care, Galen College of Nursing, nursing exam review, NCLEX prep, chronic care, acute care, Maslow's hierarchy