Galen NUR 155 Exam 1 Study Guide (200+ Questions) – Infection Control, Vital Signs, Health Assessment – NUR155 – Nursing Fundamentals

This document is a comprehensive and detailed study guide for Galen NUR 155 Exam 1, containing over 200 questions and verified answers focused on fundamental nursing concepts. It covers essential topics such as health and wellness, infection control, Maslow’s hierarchy of needs, patient safety, vital signs, and nursing assessment techniques, as presented throughout pages 1–30 of the document. The content is closely aligned with core nursing textbooks such as “Fundamentals of Nursing” by Potter & Perry, which is widely used in nursing programs to teach foundational clinical knowledge and patient care principles. The Q&A format supports active recall, making it highly effective for exam preparation, concept reinforcement, and quick revision. This study guide is ideal for students enrolled in Nursing (ADN/BSN), Health Sciences, Pre-Nursing, and Clinical Skills courses. It is especially relevant for first-year nursing students preparing for fundamentals exams, as well as learners in vocational nursing (LPN/LVN) programs and healthcare training courses. The document provides in-depth coverage of key areas including the health-illness continuum and wellness dimensions (pages 1–2), infection control principles such as the chain of infection and transmission-based precautions (pages 6–10), and patient safety protocols including PPE usage and emergency procedures (page 12). It also explores nursing assessment techniques such as inspection, palpation, percussion, and auscultation (page 16), along with detailed explanations of vital signs, oxygen saturation, and cardiovascular measurements (pages 25–27). Additionally, it includes critical clinical knowledge such as positioning techniques (e.g., Fowler’s, supine, Sims), documentation methods (PIE, DAR, SBAR), and respiratory assessment findings including normal and abnormal breath sounds (pages 22–24). The guide also highlights practical nursing skills like hand hygiene procedures, restraint protocols, and patient monitoring standards, making it highly applicable for both exams and real-world clinical settings. Overall, this document serves as a complete and exam-focused resource for mastering NUR 155 fundamentals, helping students build a strong clinical foundation and confidently prepare for nursing exams. Keywords: nursing fundamentals, NUR 155, infection control, vital signs, health assessment, Maslow hierarchy, patient safety, PPE, nursing skills, respiratory assessment, documentation SBAR, chain of infection, clinical nursing, wellness concepts, nursing exam