NUR 155 Exam 2 (70 Q&A) | Nursing Process, Care Plans, Diagnoses & Evaluation

This document contains 70 exam-ready questions and answers for NUR 155 Exam 2 – Fundamentals of Nursing, structured to align with the 2025/2026 academic year. It offers a comprehensive review of the full nursing process (ADPIE), including its application in clinical reasoning, planning individualized care, and evaluating patient outcomes. Students will find an in-depth breakdown of each step of the nursing process: – Assessment (data collection, validation, organizing subjective and objective findings) – Diagnosis (formulation using NANDA-I, distinguishing actual vs. risk vs. health promotion diagnoses) – Planning (setting priorities, goal formulation, selecting interventions, types of care plans) – Implementation (nursing interventions, delegation, documentation) – Evaluation (determining care plan effectiveness and revising goals) The document also explains components of diagnostic statements (problem, etiology, signs/symptoms), with practice examples to reinforce learning. It highlights how to differentiate between nursing diagnoses vs. medical diagnoses, use standardized protocols, and understand formats like concept maps and computerized care plans. Guidance on interviewing techniques (directive/nondirective), types of questions (open/closed), and patient communication is also included. This resource is especially beneficial for exams, clinical check-offs, and coursework in both theory and practice. Recommended for students in: – NUR 155 or equivalent Fundamentals of Nursing courses – Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) – Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) – LPN to RN programs – Nursing fundamentals boot camps or NCLEX prep courses Keywords: nursing process,ADPIE,nursing diagnosis,assessment,planning,evaluation,implementation,subjective data,objective data,NANDA diagnoses,care plans,nursing interventions,concept maps,student care plans,collaborative care,interview techniques,data validation,nursing priorities,diagnostic statements,critical thinking