Galen NUR280 - 2026/2027 Comprehensive Exam
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SECTION 1: THE QUESTION BANK (165+ Items)
A charge nurse is making assignments. Which client should be assigned to the most
experienced RN?
A) Post-op appy day 1, afebrile
B) New admisson with rule-out sepsis, temp 39.4 °C, BP 84/50
C) Stable COPD client awaiting discharge teaching
1. D) 2-day postpartum mother requesting lactation help
SATA. The nurse is delegating to an AP. Which tasks are appropriate? (Select all.)
A) Measure I&O
B) Ambulate stable client
C) Insert a urinary catheter
D) Check pedal pulses on new cast
E) Provide bed bath
2. F) Give oral medications
A client is scheduled for surgery at 0800. The nurse notes the consent form is blank.
What is the priority action?
A) Ask the client to sign
B) Call the surgeon
C) Witness signature after surgeon explains
3. D) Document that consent was obtained
A nurse receives a verbal order for “morphine 10 mg IV now.” Which action is best?
,A) Give the drug then document
B) Repeat the dose back to the provider
C) Ask another nurse to listen
4. D) Refuse verbal order
A client refuses blood transfusion due to religion. The Hgb is 6.8 g/dL. The nurse
should:
A) Inform the client of risks
B) Obtain written refusal
C) Both A and B
5. D) Encourage consent
SATA. Which are examples of intentional torts? (Select all.)
A) Battery
B) Negligence
C) False imprisonment
D) Invasion of privacy
E) Malpractice
6. F) Assault
A nurse notes a colleague charted assessment without performing it. The nurse should:
A) Ignore it
B) Report to manager
C) Tell the colleague to correct
7. D) Document on colleague’s notes
The nurse is floated to a unit with different specialty. Which action is appropriate?
A) Refuse assignment
B) Ask for orientation
C) Inform supervisor of competencies
8. D) Accept any assignment
A client is leaving AMA. The nurse should first:
A) Call security
B) Explain risks
C) Obtain AMA form
9. D) Notify provider
,A nurse finds an 89-year-old client on floor after falling. Which action is priority?
A) Help back to bed
B) Assess for injury
C) Fill incident report
10. D) Notify provider
SATA. Which situations require mandatory reporting? (Select all.)
A) Child abuse
B) Elder abuse
C) Dog bite
D) Gunshot wound
E) Partner verbal abuse
11. F) STI
A nurse accepts a small gift from a grateful client. The best response is:
A) Accept and document
B) Decline per policy
C) Accept if <$25
12. D) Share with team
A nurse is impaired at work. The colleague should:
A) Report to supervisor
B) Cover shift
C) Ignore if patient safe
13. D) Counsel nurse
SATA. Which actions breach patient confidentiality? (Select all.)
A) Discussing at cafeteria
B) Posting on social media
C) Charting in EHR
D) Giving report to oncoming RN
E) Talking in elevator
14. F) Faxing to MD office
A client is verbally abusive. The nurse should:
A) Set limits
B) Leave room
, C) Call security if needed
15. D) All of the above
The nurse notes wet floor in hallway. Priority action?
A) Clean immediately
B) Place sign
C) Both A and B
16. D) Notify housekeeping
SATA. Which prevent falls in elderly? (Select all.)
A) Bed alarm
B) Non-slip socks
C) Adequate lighting
D) 4 side rails up
E) Call light within reach
17. F) Ambulation assistance
A client is in restraints. Which nursing action is required?
A) Release q2h
B) Assess circulation
C) Document q15min
18. D) All of the above
The correct order for donning PPE for contact precautions:
A) Gown → mask → goggles → gloves
B) Gown → goggles → mask → gloves
C) Mask → gown → goggles → gloves
19. D) Gown → gloves → mask → goggles
SATA. Which require airborne isolation? (Select all.)
A) TB
B) Measles
C) Chickenpox
D) Influenza
E) COVID-19
20. F) Pertussis
Resource | 160+ Q&A Practice Questions |
Transition to RN Practice | 100% Correct Verified
Answers
SECTION 1: THE QUESTION BANK (165+ Items)
A charge nurse is making assignments. Which client should be assigned to the most
experienced RN?
A) Post-op appy day 1, afebrile
B) New admisson with rule-out sepsis, temp 39.4 °C, BP 84/50
C) Stable COPD client awaiting discharge teaching
1. D) 2-day postpartum mother requesting lactation help
SATA. The nurse is delegating to an AP. Which tasks are appropriate? (Select all.)
A) Measure I&O
B) Ambulate stable client
C) Insert a urinary catheter
D) Check pedal pulses on new cast
E) Provide bed bath
2. F) Give oral medications
A client is scheduled for surgery at 0800. The nurse notes the consent form is blank.
What is the priority action?
A) Ask the client to sign
B) Call the surgeon
C) Witness signature after surgeon explains
3. D) Document that consent was obtained
A nurse receives a verbal order for “morphine 10 mg IV now.” Which action is best?
,A) Give the drug then document
B) Repeat the dose back to the provider
C) Ask another nurse to listen
4. D) Refuse verbal order
A client refuses blood transfusion due to religion. The Hgb is 6.8 g/dL. The nurse
should:
A) Inform the client of risks
B) Obtain written refusal
C) Both A and B
5. D) Encourage consent
SATA. Which are examples of intentional torts? (Select all.)
A) Battery
B) Negligence
C) False imprisonment
D) Invasion of privacy
E) Malpractice
6. F) Assault
A nurse notes a colleague charted assessment without performing it. The nurse should:
A) Ignore it
B) Report to manager
C) Tell the colleague to correct
7. D) Document on colleague’s notes
The nurse is floated to a unit with different specialty. Which action is appropriate?
A) Refuse assignment
B) Ask for orientation
C) Inform supervisor of competencies
8. D) Accept any assignment
A client is leaving AMA. The nurse should first:
A) Call security
B) Explain risks
C) Obtain AMA form
9. D) Notify provider
,A nurse finds an 89-year-old client on floor after falling. Which action is priority?
A) Help back to bed
B) Assess for injury
C) Fill incident report
10. D) Notify provider
SATA. Which situations require mandatory reporting? (Select all.)
A) Child abuse
B) Elder abuse
C) Dog bite
D) Gunshot wound
E) Partner verbal abuse
11. F) STI
A nurse accepts a small gift from a grateful client. The best response is:
A) Accept and document
B) Decline per policy
C) Accept if <$25
12. D) Share with team
A nurse is impaired at work. The colleague should:
A) Report to supervisor
B) Cover shift
C) Ignore if patient safe
13. D) Counsel nurse
SATA. Which actions breach patient confidentiality? (Select all.)
A) Discussing at cafeteria
B) Posting on social media
C) Charting in EHR
D) Giving report to oncoming RN
E) Talking in elevator
14. F) Faxing to MD office
A client is verbally abusive. The nurse should:
A) Set limits
B) Leave room
, C) Call security if needed
15. D) All of the above
The nurse notes wet floor in hallway. Priority action?
A) Clean immediately
B) Place sign
C) Both A and B
16. D) Notify housekeeping
SATA. Which prevent falls in elderly? (Select all.)
A) Bed alarm
B) Non-slip socks
C) Adequate lighting
D) 4 side rails up
E) Call light within reach
17. F) Ambulation assistance
A client is in restraints. Which nursing action is required?
A) Release q2h
B) Assess circulation
C) Document q15min
18. D) All of the above
The correct order for donning PPE for contact precautions:
A) Gown → mask → goggles → gloves
B) Gown → goggles → mask → gloves
C) Mask → gown → goggles → gloves
19. D) Gown → gloves → mask → goggles
SATA. Which require airborne isolation? (Select all.)
A) TB
B) Measles
C) Chickenpox
D) Influenza
E) COVID-19
20. F) Pertussis
