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Foundations in Nursing Practice
NUR 155: Foundations in Nursing Practice Final Examination
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Date Signature
How to use this exam
1 Set a timer. Practice under real exam conditions! No notes, no AI assistance.
2 When finished, scan the QR code on the last page to submit and see the correct answers with detailed
explanations.
3 Review your mistakes carefully and note down areas that need improvement.
Section 1/3 20 total marks Multiple Choice
Select the single best answer for each question. Each question is worth 1 mark.
Question 1 20 total marks
According to the Galen College of Nursing Competency Performance Examination (CPE) protocols for NUR 155,
specific critical elements must be met for vital sign assessment and physical assessment to be considered 'Met'.
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,These include margins of error for blood pressure and heart rate, as well as specific sequencing for hand hygiene
and patient identification.
A When obtaining a radial pulse for a Competency Performance Examination, what is the maximum margin of
error allowed compared to the examiner's count?
A 10 beats per minute
B 6 beats per minute
C 4 beats per minute
D 2 beats per minute
B In accordance with the Galen College academic policy for NUR 155, how is a final theory grade of 74.8
recorded?
A 74.8 (no change)
B 74
C 75
D 74.5
C A 125 lb patient is prescribed 0.8 mg of medication per kilogram of body weight. Using the conversion factors
provided in the ATI TEAS 7 Math practice, what is the total dosage the patient should receive?
A 31.12 mg B 10.0 mg
C 45.36 mg
D 100.0 mg
D A nurse is performing an abdominal assessment. According to the GI assessment critical elements, in which
order should the nurse perform the following actions?
Percussion, then Inspection
Inspection, then Auscultation
Palpation, then Inspection
Palpation, then Auscultation
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, A
B
C
D
E Which of the following situations represents a breach of private healthcare information (PHI)
according to the N209 Midterm standards?
A Sending a text message with patient identifiers to a resident regarding vaginal bleeding B
Checking a laboratory report in the electronic health record
C Discussing a patient's medical history with the anesthesiologist in the OR D
Including the blood type in a prenatal record for clinical staff
F A nurse is caring for a patient receiving Magnesium Sulfate for preeclampsia. What is the primary purpose of
this medication?
A To increase urine output B To lower blood glucose
C To reduce blood pressure
D To prevent seizures
G A nurse calculates the Estimated Date of Birth (EDB) using Naegele's Rule. If the Last Menstrual Period (LMP)
began on June 19, what is the EDB?
A April 19
B February 26
C March 26
D March 12
generated on 26.04.2026
Foundations in Nursing Practice
NUR 155: Foundations in Nursing Practice Final Examination
Name Student ID
Date Signature
How to use this exam
1 Set a timer. Practice under real exam conditions! No notes, no AI assistance.
2 When finished, scan the QR code on the last page to submit and see the correct answers with detailed
explanations.
3 Review your mistakes carefully and note down areas that need improvement.
Section 1/3 20 total marks Multiple Choice
Select the single best answer for each question. Each question is worth 1 mark.
Question 1 20 total marks
According to the Galen College of Nursing Competency Performance Examination (CPE) protocols for NUR 155,
specific critical elements must be met for vital sign assessment and physical assessment to be considered 'Met'.
generated on 26.04.2026
,These include margins of error for blood pressure and heart rate, as well as specific sequencing for hand hygiene
and patient identification.
A When obtaining a radial pulse for a Competency Performance Examination, what is the maximum margin of
error allowed compared to the examiner's count?
A 10 beats per minute
B 6 beats per minute
C 4 beats per minute
D 2 beats per minute
B In accordance with the Galen College academic policy for NUR 155, how is a final theory grade of 74.8
recorded?
A 74.8 (no change)
B 74
C 75
D 74.5
C A 125 lb patient is prescribed 0.8 mg of medication per kilogram of body weight. Using the conversion factors
provided in the ATI TEAS 7 Math practice, what is the total dosage the patient should receive?
A 31.12 mg B 10.0 mg
C 45.36 mg
D 100.0 mg
D A nurse is performing an abdominal assessment. According to the GI assessment critical elements, in which
order should the nurse perform the following actions?
Percussion, then Inspection
Inspection, then Auscultation
Palpation, then Inspection
Palpation, then Auscultation
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, A
B
C
D
E Which of the following situations represents a breach of private healthcare information (PHI)
according to the N209 Midterm standards?
A Sending a text message with patient identifiers to a resident regarding vaginal bleeding B
Checking a laboratory report in the electronic health record
C Discussing a patient's medical history with the anesthesiologist in the OR D
Including the blood type in a prenatal record for clinical staff
F A nurse is caring for a patient receiving Magnesium Sulfate for preeclampsia. What is the primary purpose of
this medication?
A To increase urine output B To lower blood glucose
C To reduce blood pressure
D To prevent seizures
G A nurse calculates the Estimated Date of Birth (EDB) using Naegele's Rule. If the Last Menstrual Period (LMP)
began on June 19, what is the EDB?
A April 19
B February 26
C March 26
D March 12
generated on 26.04.2026
