NUR 155 Exam 1 (60 Q&A) | Clinical Judgement, Tanner’s Model, Safety & Scope

This document provides 60 high-yield questions and answers from NUR 155 Exam 1 – Fundamentals of Nursing, tailored for nursing students in the 2025/2026 academic year. It offers a focused review of clinical reasoning, critical thinking, and safe practice standards based on core nursing models and guidelines. Each question includes a verified, clearly formatted answer to support rapid learning and effective test preparation. Key content areas include: Tanner’s Clinical Judgement Model (Noticing, Interpreting, Responding, Reflecting) APIE Nursing Process (Assessment, Planning, Implementation, Evaluation) Critical thinking and decision-making in clinical care Objective vs. subjective data collection Scope of practice and professional boundaries Patient safety and risk prevention (falls, medication errors, restraints) SPICES tool for geriatric assessment Benner’s Theory of Novice to Expert Communication and collaboration in healthcare teams Legal responsibilities such as mandatory reporting and thorough documentation This resource is ideal for nursing students who need a solid grasp of theory and practical judgment essential for early clinicals and licensure exams. The content aligns with standards followed by many U.S. nursing programs and integrates both nursing education theory and real-world application. Recommended for students in: – NUR 155 or equivalent Foundations/Intro to Nursing courses – Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) – Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) – LPN to RN bridge programs – NCLEX preparation courses Keywords: tanner’s model,nursing process,clinical judgement,evidence-based practice,critical thinking,scope of practice,subjective vs objective data,SPICES geriatric tool,nursing safety,restraints protocol,novice to expert,benner’s theory,nursing documentation,nursing assessment,patient risks,interventions,team collaboration,APIE,licensed nurse duties,nursing student exam