Arizona College of Nursing NUR 215 Exam1|Updated and Revised 2026 |Questions With Complete Verified Solutions | A+ Grade

Master essential Nur 215 nursing fundamentals with this comprehensive study guide. Covers the nursing process (ADPIE), Maslow's hierarchy, HIPAA, ethical principles, therapeutic communication, delegation, and patient safety. Perfect for nursing students and NCLEX preparation. Arizona College of Nursing NUR 215 Exam1|Updated and Revised 2026 |Questions With Complete Verified Solutions | A+ Grade 1. Nursing care plan should be: comprehensive info to guide holistic and goal oriented care 2. Structure evaluation: evaluates setting care is provided in 3. Process evaluation: evaluates activities performed 4. Outcomes evaluation: evaluates measurable/observable changes in pts health status as a result of the care given 5. Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs: physiological, safety, love/belonging, esteem, self-actualization 6. HIPPA: Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act 7. How to protect PT's privacy: logging off, do not discuss, do not search 8. Nursing attributes: honesty, integrity, assertive communication, caring, beneficent, advocacy, prioritization, fair, responsible, trustworthy, accountable 9. How to help PT feel at ease: convey a non-judgmental attitude and unbiased approach, provide privacy, have others step out of the room 10. Personal priorities when discussing sensitive topics: examine own beliefs, be aware of nonverbal communication, pay attention to PT's body language 11. Modifiable risk factors: risk factors can be reduced by change in diet, lifestyle, and stress 12. Non-modifiable risk factors: family history and genetics 13. Characteristics of a profession: education, knowledge, service, code of ethics, accountability, professional organization 14. Active listening: being attentive to what PT is saying 15. Sharing observations: comment on how patient looks, sounds, or acts 16. Sharing hope: encouragement and positive feedback. Ex: "I believe that you'll find a way To face your situation because i've seen your courage and creativity." 17. Sharing humor: Contributes to feelings of togetherness, closeness and friendliness. Promotes positive communication in the following ways; prevention, perception, perspective. 18. Sharing feelings: help PT express emotions by acknowledging feelings, encouraging communication, and give permission to express negative emotions 19. Using touch: Most potent form of communication 20. Silence: allow patient to form their own thoughts and opinions. Silence can be healing 21. Providing information: giving relevant info can be calming 22. Clarifying: gives patient an option to say you misunderstood 23. Focusing: Focusing directs conversation to a specific topic or issue when a discussion becomes unclear. 24. Paraphrasing: restating your understanding of what the PT said back to them 25. Asking relevant questions: Seeking information needed for decision making 26. Open-ended questions: does not end in a short one or two word response 27. Summarizing: reviews key points of conversation to remind PT of earlier parts of the convo 28. Self-disclosure: use sparingly, can convey open honesty and genuineness to PT 29. Confrontation: only after trust is established. Can show PT inconsistencies w/ their way of thinking 30. Non-therapeutic communication techniques: Asking personal questions, Giving personal opinions, Changing the subject, Automatic responses, False reassurance, Sympathy, Asking for explanations, Approval or disapproval, Defensive responses, Passive or aggressive responses, Arguing 31. Ethical principles of nursing: nonmaleficence, autonomy, justice, beneficence, veracity, fidelity 32. A of abcs: airway 33. B of abcs: breathing 34. C of abcs: cardiac 35. Roles of RN: direct care provider, communicator, educator, patient advocate, counselor, change agent, leader, manager, case manager, research consumer 36. Nurse can do without Dr's orders: turn PT, provide comfort, raise head of bed, grooming/bathing, ice packs/heating pads, patient education, assistance in adls (activities of daily living), preventing falls, promote hydration and nourishment 37. Primary prevention: prevent or slow onset of disease 38. Primary prevention example: nutrition, exercise, wearing sunscreen, wearing seatbelt, using condoms, immunizations 39. Secondary prevention: screening activities and education for detecting illnesses in the early stages 40. Secondary prevention examples: breast self-exams, testicular exams, regular physical exams, BP, bone density screenings 41. Tertiary prevention: focuses on stopping the disease progression, and return PT to autonomy 42. Tertiary prevention examples: prevent pressure ulcers, cardiac stent procedure, support groups, rehab, speech therapy 43. Nursing process: ADPIE ADPIE stands for: Assessment Diagnosis Planning Implementation Evaluation 44. Primary data: data obtained from patient 45. Secondary data: data obtained from individual other than the patient 46. Subjective data: what the patient says/tells you 47. Objective data: what the nurse sees for herself 48. Nursing diagnosis: statement of the patients health status that a nurse can identify, prevent, or treat INDEPENDENTLY 49. Medical diagnosis: the identification of a disease or condition by a doctor 50. Initial planning: development of initial comprehensive care plan 51. Ongoing planning: changes made to plan to adjust for problems 52. Discharge planning: planning self-care and continuing of care after PT leaves facility 53. State board of nursing role: regulates nursing practice in each state, nursing licenses