NUR 283 COMP 2 AND 3 QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS 2026 UPDATE 100% CORRECT-
GALEN COLLEGE OF NURSING
Transition To Registered Nursing Practice (Galen College of
Nursing)
, Quizlet Comp 2 & 3
1. The nurse has been made aware of the following patient situations. It is necessary for the nurse to initially
assess the patient who has? Diabetes mellitus (type 1) is difficult to arouse, and has a blood
glucose of 38 mg/dL.
2. The nurse has received handoff report and is assigning tasks to the UAP. Which of the following tasks
should the nurse instruct the UAP to perform first? Obtain a capillary blood glucose on a client who
had a hypoglycemic episode 30 minutes ago and received IV dextrose.
3. The nurse working on a pediatric unit has received the handoff report and is reviewing patient data and
orders. Which of the following patients should the nurse plan to see first? The infant who has a diagnosis
of pertussis or RSV and is receiving oxygen via nasal cannula.
4. The nurse preceptor is observing a newly hired nurse teach a patient who has pelvic inflammatory disease
(PID) about self-care. The patient does not speak English. Which of the following actions by the newly hired
nurse requires intervention by the nurse preceptor? Having a family member who speaks English and the
patients language interpret the instructions.
5. The nurse working in the L&D unit is caring for a patient in labor whose membranes just spontaneously
ruptured. Which of the following findings is priority for the nurse to report to the health care provider? New
appearance of late decelerations
6. The nurse preceptor is observing a newly hired nurse care for assigned patients. Which of the following
actions by the newly hired nurse indicates correct care? Using a 23 gauge, 1-inch needle when
administering a medication in the deltoid muscle.
7. The nurse working in an outpatient care clinic is assessing patients who are waiting to be seen. Which of
the following patients should the nurse have the primary health care provider (PHCP) see first? 45 year-old
who has pleurisy and is reporting worsening shortness of breath.
8. The nurse is caring for a male client who has full-thickness burns to 50% of the lower body. It is a priority
for the nurse to notify the PHCP if the patient has? Temperature of 104.2 F
9. The nurse working in the ED is assisting with triage patients following an explosion at a local factory.
Which of the following patients should the nurse identify as the priority for treatment? A patient who has
2nd degree burns to the chest and arms with respirations greater than 30.
10. The nurse is caring for assigned patients. Which of the following actions is appropriate for the nurse to
take? Having a patient who has pertussis wear a surgical mask during transport
11. The nurse is working in an ambulatory health care center has assessed the following patients who are
waiting to see the PHCP. The nurse should immediately remove from the waiting room and place in an
, examining room the patient who has? A fever of 101.8 F and is reporting headache, vomiting, and
sensitivity to light.
12. The nurse is caring for a patient who has a sealed radiation implant. Which of the following precautions
should the nurse implement? Assign a different nurse to care for the patient each day.
13. The nurse is caring for assigned patients when a fire with smoke is noted at the nurses station. Which of
the following actions should the nurse take? Use a bag valve mask to move a patient on a mechanical
ventilator
14. The nurse is teaching a class on health promotion and illness prevention. Which of the following actions by
the nurse is an example of primary prevention? Recommending the use of helmets when riding bicycles or
motorcycles.
15. The nurse is discussing health screening guidelines with a group of men. It is appropriate for the nurse to
state that men should? Perform a monthly testicular self-examination (TSE) immediately after a bath
or shower.
16. The nurse is teaching the mother of a 9-year-old child about age appropriate toys. Which of the following
toys is appropriate for the nurse to recommend? Board games and reading books.
17. The nurse is screening adult patients at a health fair. Which of the following patients is a priority for the
nurse to recommend follow up with a PHCP? 55-year-old, has a blood pressure of 164/96 and stopped
smoking 2 months ago.
18. The nurse working in a well-baby clinic has assessed several infants. It is most important for the nurse to
suggest follow up for the infant who is? 6 months old and unable to roll over.
19. The nurse is developing a plan of care for a newly admitted patient who has histrionic personality disorder.
Which of the following interventions is appropriate for the nurse to implement? Communicate with the
patient using concrete and descriptive language.
20. The nurse working in a mental health unit has become aware of the following patient situations. The nurse
should first assess the patient who? Has major depressive disorder (MDD) who was recently overheard
saying “I can’t take it anymore.”
21. The nurse is talking with the parent of a 3-year-old child who states, “I am concerned that my child is in
constant motion and is unable to sit long enough to listen to a story. I am wondering if my child may be
hyperactive?” Which of the following responses is most appropriate for the nurse to make? “Describe when
and where this occurs.”
22. The nurse is teaching the partner of a patient who had a stroke. Which of the following statements by the
patient’s partner indicates the need for additional teaching? I will make sure my partner has a snack 1
to 2 hours before going to bed.
ANSWERS 2026 UPDATE 100% CORRECT-
GALEN COLLEGE OF NURSING
Transition To Registered Nursing Practice (Galen College of
Nursing)
, Quizlet Comp 2 & 3
1. The nurse has been made aware of the following patient situations. It is necessary for the nurse to initially
assess the patient who has? Diabetes mellitus (type 1) is difficult to arouse, and has a blood
glucose of 38 mg/dL.
2. The nurse has received handoff report and is assigning tasks to the UAP. Which of the following tasks
should the nurse instruct the UAP to perform first? Obtain a capillary blood glucose on a client who
had a hypoglycemic episode 30 minutes ago and received IV dextrose.
3. The nurse working on a pediatric unit has received the handoff report and is reviewing patient data and
orders. Which of the following patients should the nurse plan to see first? The infant who has a diagnosis
of pertussis or RSV and is receiving oxygen via nasal cannula.
4. The nurse preceptor is observing a newly hired nurse teach a patient who has pelvic inflammatory disease
(PID) about self-care. The patient does not speak English. Which of the following actions by the newly hired
nurse requires intervention by the nurse preceptor? Having a family member who speaks English and the
patients language interpret the instructions.
5. The nurse working in the L&D unit is caring for a patient in labor whose membranes just spontaneously
ruptured. Which of the following findings is priority for the nurse to report to the health care provider? New
appearance of late decelerations
6. The nurse preceptor is observing a newly hired nurse care for assigned patients. Which of the following
actions by the newly hired nurse indicates correct care? Using a 23 gauge, 1-inch needle when
administering a medication in the deltoid muscle.
7. The nurse working in an outpatient care clinic is assessing patients who are waiting to be seen. Which of
the following patients should the nurse have the primary health care provider (PHCP) see first? 45 year-old
who has pleurisy and is reporting worsening shortness of breath.
8. The nurse is caring for a male client who has full-thickness burns to 50% of the lower body. It is a priority
for the nurse to notify the PHCP if the patient has? Temperature of 104.2 F
9. The nurse working in the ED is assisting with triage patients following an explosion at a local factory.
Which of the following patients should the nurse identify as the priority for treatment? A patient who has
2nd degree burns to the chest and arms with respirations greater than 30.
10. The nurse is caring for assigned patients. Which of the following actions is appropriate for the nurse to
take? Having a patient who has pertussis wear a surgical mask during transport
11. The nurse is working in an ambulatory health care center has assessed the following patients who are
waiting to see the PHCP. The nurse should immediately remove from the waiting room and place in an
, examining room the patient who has? A fever of 101.8 F and is reporting headache, vomiting, and
sensitivity to light.
12. The nurse is caring for a patient who has a sealed radiation implant. Which of the following precautions
should the nurse implement? Assign a different nurse to care for the patient each day.
13. The nurse is caring for assigned patients when a fire with smoke is noted at the nurses station. Which of
the following actions should the nurse take? Use a bag valve mask to move a patient on a mechanical
ventilator
14. The nurse is teaching a class on health promotion and illness prevention. Which of the following actions by
the nurse is an example of primary prevention? Recommending the use of helmets when riding bicycles or
motorcycles.
15. The nurse is discussing health screening guidelines with a group of men. It is appropriate for the nurse to
state that men should? Perform a monthly testicular self-examination (TSE) immediately after a bath
or shower.
16. The nurse is teaching the mother of a 9-year-old child about age appropriate toys. Which of the following
toys is appropriate for the nurse to recommend? Board games and reading books.
17. The nurse is screening adult patients at a health fair. Which of the following patients is a priority for the
nurse to recommend follow up with a PHCP? 55-year-old, has a blood pressure of 164/96 and stopped
smoking 2 months ago.
18. The nurse working in a well-baby clinic has assessed several infants. It is most important for the nurse to
suggest follow up for the infant who is? 6 months old and unable to roll over.
19. The nurse is developing a plan of care for a newly admitted patient who has histrionic personality disorder.
Which of the following interventions is appropriate for the nurse to implement? Communicate with the
patient using concrete and descriptive language.
20. The nurse working in a mental health unit has become aware of the following patient situations. The nurse
should first assess the patient who? Has major depressive disorder (MDD) who was recently overheard
saying “I can’t take it anymore.”
21. The nurse is talking with the parent of a 3-year-old child who states, “I am concerned that my child is in
constant motion and is unable to sit long enough to listen to a story. I am wondering if my child may be
hyperactive?” Which of the following responses is most appropriate for the nurse to make? “Describe when
and where this occurs.”
22. The nurse is teaching the partner of a patient who had a stroke. Which of the following statements by the
patient’s partner indicates the need for additional teaching? I will make sure my partner has a snack 1
to 2 hours before going to bed.
