NSG 3100 EXAM 1, 2, & 3
Fundamental Concepts & Skills for
Nursing Practice - Galen
Actual Questions and Answers
100% Guarantee Pass
This Exam contains:
NSG 3100 EXAM 1, 2, & 3
100% Guarantee Pass.
Multiple-Choice (A–D).
Each Question Includes The Correct Answer
Expert-Verified explanation
=
,Table of Contents
NSG 3100 EXAM 1 ................................................ 2
NSG 3100 EXAM 2.............................................. 38
NSG 3100 EXAM 3.............................................. 67
NSG 3100 EXAM 1
1. The nurse is measuring blood pressures as part of a
community health fair.
Which blood pressure reading would cause the nurse to refer the
patient for follow-up regarding hypertension?
a. 108/70
b. 116/78
c. 128/80
d. 138/88
Correct Answer d
Expert Rationale A blood pressure reading of 138/88 mm Hg falls into
the Stage 1 Hypertension category per the latest ACC/AHA guidelines,
necessitating follow-up to prevent complications. While 128/80 is elevated,
it does not yet meet criteria for hypertension referral. Early identification
and education about lifestyle modifications are crucial at this stage.
---
,2. The nurse is admitting a stable patient for a minor outpatient
procedure.
What site would the nurse most commonly use to assess pulse
rate?
a. Radial site
b. Apical site
c. Brachial site
d. Carotid site
Correct Answer a
Expert Rationale The radial pulse site is the most accessible and non-
invasive*peripheral*pulse*location*for*routine*assessment*and*provides*acc
urate*readings*for*stable*patients.*The*apical*site*is*reserved*for*patients*wi
th*cardiac*conditions*or*irregular*rhythms*where*peripheral*pulse*may*be*i
nadequate.
---
3.*The*unlicensed*assistive*personnel*reports*vital*signs*for*a*pat
ient*to*the*nurse*temperature*of*99.2°*F*(37.3°*C)*oral,*pulse*of*8
8*bpm*and*regular,*respirations*of*18*BPM*and*regular,*blood*pr
essure*of*178/112*mm*Hg,*and*oxygen*saturation*of*96%.*Which*
vital*sign*should*the*nurse*be*most*concerned*about?**
a.*Temperature**
b.*Pulse**
c.*Respirations**
d.*Blood*pressure
Correct*Answer*d**
, Expert*Rationale**The*severely*elevated*blood*pressure*of*178/112*mm*
Hg*indicates*a*hypertensive*crisis,*presenting*significant*risk*for*end-
organ*damage*such*as*stroke*or*myocardial*infarction.*The*other*vital*signs
* are*within*normal*limits,*so*immediate*clinical*attention*should*prioritize*
blood*pressure*management.
---
4.*From*the*nurse's*understanding,*which*statements*regarding*
temperature*and*heat*production*in*the*body*are*accurate?*(Selec
t*all*that*apply.)**
a.*Heat*generates*energy*for*cellular*functions.**
b.*Hormones,*such*as*thyroid*hormones,*decrease*metabolism*and*heat*pr
oduction.**
c.*Exercise*decreases*heat*production*through*muscular*activity.**
d.*Expected*temperature*readings*vary*by*the*route*selected*for*measurem
ent.**
e.*Women*tend*to*have*more*fluctuations*in*temperature*than*do*men.
Correct*Answer*a,*e**
Expert*Rationale**Heat*is*produced*as*a*byproduct*of*cellular*metabolis
m*and*is*essential*for*enzymatic*functions.*Thyroid*hormones*actually*incr
ease*metabolic*rate*and*heat*production,*therefore*statement*b*is*false.*Exe
rcise*elevates*heat*production*by*increasing*muscular*activity.*Temperatur
e*readings*vary*by*route,*but*this*is*considered*a*measurement*factor*rathe
r*than*a*physiologic*truth,*making*d*less*applicable*here.*Hormonal*fluctua
tions*during*the*menstrual*cycle*cause*more*temperature*variability*in*wo
men,*validating*statement*e.
Fundamental Concepts & Skills for
Nursing Practice - Galen
Actual Questions and Answers
100% Guarantee Pass
This Exam contains:
NSG 3100 EXAM 1, 2, & 3
100% Guarantee Pass.
Multiple-Choice (A–D).
Each Question Includes The Correct Answer
Expert-Verified explanation
=
,Table of Contents
NSG 3100 EXAM 1 ................................................ 2
NSG 3100 EXAM 2.............................................. 38
NSG 3100 EXAM 3.............................................. 67
NSG 3100 EXAM 1
1. The nurse is measuring blood pressures as part of a
community health fair.
Which blood pressure reading would cause the nurse to refer the
patient for follow-up regarding hypertension?
a. 108/70
b. 116/78
c. 128/80
d. 138/88
Correct Answer d
Expert Rationale A blood pressure reading of 138/88 mm Hg falls into
the Stage 1 Hypertension category per the latest ACC/AHA guidelines,
necessitating follow-up to prevent complications. While 128/80 is elevated,
it does not yet meet criteria for hypertension referral. Early identification
and education about lifestyle modifications are crucial at this stage.
---
,2. The nurse is admitting a stable patient for a minor outpatient
procedure.
What site would the nurse most commonly use to assess pulse
rate?
a. Radial site
b. Apical site
c. Brachial site
d. Carotid site
Correct Answer a
Expert Rationale The radial pulse site is the most accessible and non-
invasive*peripheral*pulse*location*for*routine*assessment*and*provides*acc
urate*readings*for*stable*patients.*The*apical*site*is*reserved*for*patients*wi
th*cardiac*conditions*or*irregular*rhythms*where*peripheral*pulse*may*be*i
nadequate.
---
3.*The*unlicensed*assistive*personnel*reports*vital*signs*for*a*pat
ient*to*the*nurse*temperature*of*99.2°*F*(37.3°*C)*oral,*pulse*of*8
8*bpm*and*regular,*respirations*of*18*BPM*and*regular,*blood*pr
essure*of*178/112*mm*Hg,*and*oxygen*saturation*of*96%.*Which*
vital*sign*should*the*nurse*be*most*concerned*about?**
a.*Temperature**
b.*Pulse**
c.*Respirations**
d.*Blood*pressure
Correct*Answer*d**
, Expert*Rationale**The*severely*elevated*blood*pressure*of*178/112*mm*
Hg*indicates*a*hypertensive*crisis,*presenting*significant*risk*for*end-
organ*damage*such*as*stroke*or*myocardial*infarction.*The*other*vital*signs
* are*within*normal*limits,*so*immediate*clinical*attention*should*prioritize*
blood*pressure*management.
---
4.*From*the*nurse's*understanding,*which*statements*regarding*
temperature*and*heat*production*in*the*body*are*accurate?*(Selec
t*all*that*apply.)**
a.*Heat*generates*energy*for*cellular*functions.**
b.*Hormones,*such*as*thyroid*hormones,*decrease*metabolism*and*heat*pr
oduction.**
c.*Exercise*decreases*heat*production*through*muscular*activity.**
d.*Expected*temperature*readings*vary*by*the*route*selected*for*measurem
ent.**
e.*Women*tend*to*have*more*fluctuations*in*temperature*than*do*men.
Correct*Answer*a,*e**
Expert*Rationale**Heat*is*produced*as*a*byproduct*of*cellular*metabolis
m*and*is*essential*for*enzymatic*functions.*Thyroid*hormones*actually*incr
ease*metabolic*rate*and*heat*production,*therefore*statement*b*is*false.*Exe
rcise*elevates*heat*production*by*increasing*muscular*activity.*Temperatur
e*readings*vary*by*route,*but*this*is*considered*a*measurement*factor*rathe
r*than*a*physiologic*truth,*making*d*less*applicable*here.*Hormonal*fluctua
tions*during*the*menstrual*cycle*cause*more*temperature*variability*in*wo
men,*validating*statement*e.
