lOMoAR cPSD| 26595504
NUR 155 EXAM 1 - STUDY GUIDE |
GALEN COLLEGE
This study guide for NUR 155 Exam 1 covers core fundamentals of nursing
concepts, with a strong emphasis on the nursing process (ADPIE), clinical
reasoning, priority setting, and patient assessment. It includes vital signs,
Maslow’s hierarchy of needs, ABCs, documentation methods, infection control
and isolation precautions, PPE, cardiovascular landmarks, and basic
musculoskeletal and neurologic interventions. The document is designed to
support exam preparation and reinforce foundational nursing knowledge
required for early success in nursing school.
, lOMoAR cPSD| 26595504
lOMoAR cPSD| 26595504
NUR 155 Exam 1:
Nursing Process-
ADPIE:
Assessment- info gathered (subjective/objective data)
• Primary data – Patient interview
• Secondary data - Medical record/close relative
• Subjective data - Symptoms/health history
• Objective data – Signs/physical examination/lab results/diagnostic test
results
• Recognize cues
Diagnosis – Analyze cues/cluster related data/identify nursing diagnosis
• List supporting data: o Etiology (cause or origin of disease) o
Signs/symptoms
Planning- prioritize hypotheses and nursing diagnoses/generate nursing care plans
NUR 155 EXAM 1 - STUDY GUIDE |
GALEN COLLEGE
This study guide for NUR 155 Exam 1 covers core fundamentals of nursing
concepts, with a strong emphasis on the nursing process (ADPIE), clinical
reasoning, priority setting, and patient assessment. It includes vital signs,
Maslow’s hierarchy of needs, ABCs, documentation methods, infection control
and isolation precautions, PPE, cardiovascular landmarks, and basic
musculoskeletal and neurologic interventions. The document is designed to
support exam preparation and reinforce foundational nursing knowledge
required for early success in nursing school.
, lOMoAR cPSD| 26595504
lOMoAR cPSD| 26595504
NUR 155 Exam 1:
Nursing Process-
ADPIE:
Assessment- info gathered (subjective/objective data)
• Primary data – Patient interview
• Secondary data - Medical record/close relative
• Subjective data - Symptoms/health history
• Objective data – Signs/physical examination/lab results/diagnostic test
results
• Recognize cues
Diagnosis – Analyze cues/cluster related data/identify nursing diagnosis
• List supporting data: o Etiology (cause or origin of disease) o
Signs/symptoms
Planning- prioritize hypotheses and nursing diagnoses/generate nursing care plans
