NUR 155 GALEN EXAM 4 CERTIFICATION
EVALUATION 2026 FULL QUESTIONS WITH
SOLUTIONS
◉ Which method is the most accurate way to determine the level of
a patient who is alert and oriented? Answer: Ask the patient to
describe the pain and rate level.
Bloom's Analyzing.
◉ A patient who has a serious back injury received intravenous
medication for pain approximately 1 hour earlier. The patient
practices relaxation but still is reporting pain at a level of 9 or 10.
What is the next action the nurse should take? Answer: Report the
lack of pain relief to the primary care provider.
Bloom's Applying.
◉ The nurse recognizes which cue from the patient as a
physiological response to acute pain? Answer: Increased blood
pressure.
, Acute pain can increase blood pressure and oulse rate but may not
affect temperature.
Bloom's Understanding.
◉ When administering analgesics to elderly patient, what
information does the nurse need to understand? Answer: Start with
a low dose, and increase the dose as needed for pain relief.
A high dose may result in drug toxicity. Too low of a dose will not
relieve pain.
Bloom's Applying
◉ The nurse administered intravenius morphine at 0830. At what
time will the nurse evaluate the patient for pain relief? Answer:
0900.
After administering intravenous medication, check the patient in 15
to 30 minutes for relief of pain.
Bloom's Analyzing
◉ The endocrine system releases excessive hormones during
episodes of acute pain. The nurse should monitor patients
EVALUATION 2026 FULL QUESTIONS WITH
SOLUTIONS
◉ Which method is the most accurate way to determine the level of
a patient who is alert and oriented? Answer: Ask the patient to
describe the pain and rate level.
Bloom's Analyzing.
◉ A patient who has a serious back injury received intravenous
medication for pain approximately 1 hour earlier. The patient
practices relaxation but still is reporting pain at a level of 9 or 10.
What is the next action the nurse should take? Answer: Report the
lack of pain relief to the primary care provider.
Bloom's Applying.
◉ The nurse recognizes which cue from the patient as a
physiological response to acute pain? Answer: Increased blood
pressure.
, Acute pain can increase blood pressure and oulse rate but may not
affect temperature.
Bloom's Understanding.
◉ When administering analgesics to elderly patient, what
information does the nurse need to understand? Answer: Start with
a low dose, and increase the dose as needed for pain relief.
A high dose may result in drug toxicity. Too low of a dose will not
relieve pain.
Bloom's Applying
◉ The nurse administered intravenius morphine at 0830. At what
time will the nurse evaluate the patient for pain relief? Answer:
0900.
After administering intravenous medication, check the patient in 15
to 30 minutes for relief of pain.
Bloom's Analyzing
◉ The endocrine system releases excessive hormones during
episodes of acute pain. The nurse should monitor patients
