NUR 155 – Exam 1 (NEW UPDATED VERSION) LATEST ACTUAL EXAM QUESTIONS
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NUR 155 – Exam
1. Which vital sign indicates a patient may have a fever?
A. Pulse 70 bpm
B. Temperature 101°F
C. BP 120/80 mmHg
D. Respirations 18/min
Answer: B
2. Which action prevents hospital-acquired infections?
A. Hand hygiene before and after patient contact
B. Wearing gloves only when giving meds
C. Skipping mask in flu season
D. Using same stethoscope for all patients
Answer: A
3. A patient is at high risk for falls. Which intervention is
most appropriate?
A. Keep bed in high position
B. Restrict fluids
C. Ensure call light is within reach
D. Only reposition once per shift
Answer: C
,4. Proper handwashing should last at least:
A. 5 seconds
B. 10 seconds
C. 20 seconds
D. 1 minute
Answer: C
5. Which PPE is required for airborne precautions?
A. Gloves
B. Gown
C. N95 respirator
D. Face shield only
Answer: C
6. A patient reports sudden shortness of breath. First action?
A. Sit patient upright
B. Give IV fluids
C. Assess oxygen saturation
D. Call the provider
Answer: C
7. Normal adult respiratory rate:
A. 8–12/min
B. 12–20/min
C. 20–28/min
D. 30–40/min
Answer: B
,8. The most accurate method for core temperature:
A. Oral
B. Axillary
C. Rectal or tympanic
D. Forehead strip
Answer: C
9. Which assessment finding indicates hypoxia?
A. Warm, pink skin
B. Bradycardia
C. Restlessness and confusion
D. Low BP
Answer: C
10. How often should a patient at risk for pressure ulcers be
repositioned?
A. Every 4 hours
B. Every 2 hours
C. Once per shift
D. Only when awake
Answer: B
11. Which is the earliest sign of infection?
A. Bradycardia
B. Elevated WBC
C. Cyanosis
D. Hypotension
Answer: B
, 12. Which type of isolation is needed for Clostridioides
difficile?
A. Airborne
B. Droplet
C. Contact
D. Neutropenic
Answer: C
13. Which is the first step in using a fire extinguisher?
A. Aim
B. Squeeze
C. Pull the pin
D. Sweep
Answer: C
14. A patient with shortness of breath should be positioned:
A. Supine
B. Prone
C. High Fowler’s
D. Trendelenburg
Answer: C
15. Which lab is most important to monitor for dehydration?
A. Hematocrit
B. BUN
C. Sodium
D. Potassium
Answer: B
AND CORRECT ANSWERS (VERIFIED QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS) | GUARANTEED
PASS A+ [2025]
NUR 155 – Exam
1. Which vital sign indicates a patient may have a fever?
A. Pulse 70 bpm
B. Temperature 101°F
C. BP 120/80 mmHg
D. Respirations 18/min
Answer: B
2. Which action prevents hospital-acquired infections?
A. Hand hygiene before and after patient contact
B. Wearing gloves only when giving meds
C. Skipping mask in flu season
D. Using same stethoscope for all patients
Answer: A
3. A patient is at high risk for falls. Which intervention is
most appropriate?
A. Keep bed in high position
B. Restrict fluids
C. Ensure call light is within reach
D. Only reposition once per shift
Answer: C
,4. Proper handwashing should last at least:
A. 5 seconds
B. 10 seconds
C. 20 seconds
D. 1 minute
Answer: C
5. Which PPE is required for airborne precautions?
A. Gloves
B. Gown
C. N95 respirator
D. Face shield only
Answer: C
6. A patient reports sudden shortness of breath. First action?
A. Sit patient upright
B. Give IV fluids
C. Assess oxygen saturation
D. Call the provider
Answer: C
7. Normal adult respiratory rate:
A. 8–12/min
B. 12–20/min
C. 20–28/min
D. 30–40/min
Answer: B
,8. The most accurate method for core temperature:
A. Oral
B. Axillary
C. Rectal or tympanic
D. Forehead strip
Answer: C
9. Which assessment finding indicates hypoxia?
A. Warm, pink skin
B. Bradycardia
C. Restlessness and confusion
D. Low BP
Answer: C
10. How often should a patient at risk for pressure ulcers be
repositioned?
A. Every 4 hours
B. Every 2 hours
C. Once per shift
D. Only when awake
Answer: B
11. Which is the earliest sign of infection?
A. Bradycardia
B. Elevated WBC
C. Cyanosis
D. Hypotension
Answer: B
, 12. Which type of isolation is needed for Clostridioides
difficile?
A. Airborne
B. Droplet
C. Contact
D. Neutropenic
Answer: C
13. Which is the first step in using a fire extinguisher?
A. Aim
B. Squeeze
C. Pull the pin
D. Sweep
Answer: C
14. A patient with shortness of breath should be positioned:
A. Supine
B. Prone
C. High Fowler’s
D. Trendelenburg
Answer: C
15. Which lab is most important to monitor for dehydration?
A. Hematocrit
B. BUN
C. Sodium
D. Potassium
Answer: B
