GALEN COLLEGE OF NURSING NUR 155 EXAM
3 PRACTICE TEST 2026 QUESTIONS WITH
CORRECT ANSWERS
◉ Can a UAP measure the drainage of a Hemovac or Jackson-Pratt?
Answer: yes measure the amount of fluid cant assess the drainage
system.
◉ Can a UAP collect specimens? Answer: yes!!! stool and urine
◉ Can a UAP empty a colostomy bag ? Answer: yes ! not the wafer.
◉ end of life care Answer: the support and care given during the
time surrounding death = HOSPICE
◉ hospice care Answer: comfort measures in the last phases of life
◉ hospice care and family Answer: - private room
- encourage the client and family to express feelings
- provide support and advocancy
- provide privacy
- LET THEM TOUCH THE CLIENT AS MUCH AS THEY WANT !
,◉ PRIORITY QUESTIONS use what formula? Answer: SPEC
◉ SPEC stands for ? Answer: S= stable vs non stable
P= potential vs real
E= expected vs unexpected
C= chronic vs acute
◉ priority patients are? Answer: - neuro changes ex: GCS LOW 8
- very low values labs ex: DM with 50 BS
- client returning form invasive procedures and a comlication
happens ex: eviceration
- ABC's airway problems and there acid base inbalanced
- client with chest pain and syncope not ecpected
- pt w/ 2-3 rd degree burns
- client with new onset of infectious disease = TB
- any unexpected events= MI, STROKE, HHS, DKA, ADDISONS CRISIS,
THYROID STORM, MYXEDEMA COMA, HTN CRISIS, PREECLAMPSIA,
STROKE...
◉ Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs Answer: physiological, safety,
love/belonging, esteem, self-actualization
,◉ physiological needs? 1ST NEED Answer: AIRWAY
RESPIRATORY EFFORT
HR, RHYTHM, CONTRACTIONS STRENGTH
NUTRITION
ELIMINATION
◉ SAFETY AND SECURITY = 2N NEED Answer: - PROTECT FROM
INJURY
- PROMOTE FEELING OF SECURITY
- TRUST IN NURSE CLIENT RELATIONSHIP
◉ TRIAGE RED TAG EXAMPLES? CLASS 1 Answer: EMERGENT
THREAT TO LIFE EX:
CARDIAC TEMPONADE
STROKE
SHOCK
AIRWAY OBSTRUCITON
◉ YELLOW TAG CLASS 2 Answer: Urgent within 30 min to 2 hours-
can wait a little
- OPEN FRACTURES W DISTAL PULSES
- LARGE WOUNDS
, ◉ GREEN TAG CLASS 3 Answer: the walking wounded
- CLOSED FRACTURES
- SPRAINS
- ABRASIONS
- CONTUSION
◉ BLACK TAG CLASS 4 Answer: EXPECTED TO DIE!
- MASSIVE HEAD TRAUMA
- FULL THICK BURNS TO WHOLE BODY
- HIGH CERVICAL SPINE INJURY REQUIRING MECHANICAL
VENTILATION
◉ ABGS NORMAL VALUES Answer: PH = 7.35- 7.45
CO2= 35- 45
HCO3= 21- 28
◉ respiratory acidosis Answer: low pH, high CO2
◉ if you have respiratory acidosis what organ has the problem?
Answer: LUNGS = HYPOVENTILATION
THINK AIRWAY OBSTRUCTION
3 PRACTICE TEST 2026 QUESTIONS WITH
CORRECT ANSWERS
◉ Can a UAP measure the drainage of a Hemovac or Jackson-Pratt?
Answer: yes measure the amount of fluid cant assess the drainage
system.
◉ Can a UAP collect specimens? Answer: yes!!! stool and urine
◉ Can a UAP empty a colostomy bag ? Answer: yes ! not the wafer.
◉ end of life care Answer: the support and care given during the
time surrounding death = HOSPICE
◉ hospice care Answer: comfort measures in the last phases of life
◉ hospice care and family Answer: - private room
- encourage the client and family to express feelings
- provide support and advocancy
- provide privacy
- LET THEM TOUCH THE CLIENT AS MUCH AS THEY WANT !
,◉ PRIORITY QUESTIONS use what formula? Answer: SPEC
◉ SPEC stands for ? Answer: S= stable vs non stable
P= potential vs real
E= expected vs unexpected
C= chronic vs acute
◉ priority patients are? Answer: - neuro changes ex: GCS LOW 8
- very low values labs ex: DM with 50 BS
- client returning form invasive procedures and a comlication
happens ex: eviceration
- ABC's airway problems and there acid base inbalanced
- client with chest pain and syncope not ecpected
- pt w/ 2-3 rd degree burns
- client with new onset of infectious disease = TB
- any unexpected events= MI, STROKE, HHS, DKA, ADDISONS CRISIS,
THYROID STORM, MYXEDEMA COMA, HTN CRISIS, PREECLAMPSIA,
STROKE...
◉ Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs Answer: physiological, safety,
love/belonging, esteem, self-actualization
,◉ physiological needs? 1ST NEED Answer: AIRWAY
RESPIRATORY EFFORT
HR, RHYTHM, CONTRACTIONS STRENGTH
NUTRITION
ELIMINATION
◉ SAFETY AND SECURITY = 2N NEED Answer: - PROTECT FROM
INJURY
- PROMOTE FEELING OF SECURITY
- TRUST IN NURSE CLIENT RELATIONSHIP
◉ TRIAGE RED TAG EXAMPLES? CLASS 1 Answer: EMERGENT
THREAT TO LIFE EX:
CARDIAC TEMPONADE
STROKE
SHOCK
AIRWAY OBSTRUCITON
◉ YELLOW TAG CLASS 2 Answer: Urgent within 30 min to 2 hours-
can wait a little
- OPEN FRACTURES W DISTAL PULSES
- LARGE WOUNDS
, ◉ GREEN TAG CLASS 3 Answer: the walking wounded
- CLOSED FRACTURES
- SPRAINS
- ABRASIONS
- CONTUSION
◉ BLACK TAG CLASS 4 Answer: EXPECTED TO DIE!
- MASSIVE HEAD TRAUMA
- FULL THICK BURNS TO WHOLE BODY
- HIGH CERVICAL SPINE INJURY REQUIRING MECHANICAL
VENTILATION
◉ ABGS NORMAL VALUES Answer: PH = 7.35- 7.45
CO2= 35- 45
HCO3= 21- 28
◉ respiratory acidosis Answer: low pH, high CO2
◉ if you have respiratory acidosis what organ has the problem?
Answer: LUNGS = HYPOVENTILATION
THINK AIRWAY OBSTRUCTION
