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NU 185 Exam 1 Study Guide 2026: High-Yield Practice Questions & Key Concepts

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Prepare for NU 185 Exam 1 with this updated 2026 study guide covering essential nursing fundamentals and core clinical concepts. Focus areas include nursing process, patient safety, communication, legal and ethical principles, and basic health assessment. Includes representative practice questions with clear rationales to strengthen critical thinking and test-taking skills. Ideal for first-semester nursing students aiming to build a strong foundation for future exams and clinicals. Structured review strategies help boost confidence and exam readiness.

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NU185 – Exam 1 (NEW UPDATED VERSION) LATEST ACTUAL EXAM QUESTIONS
AND CORRECT ANSWERS (VERIFIED QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS)- GUARANTEED
PASS A+ UPDATED 2026-2027




Fundamentals of Nursing
1.

The primary goal of nursing care is to:
Answer: Promote, maintain, and restore health

2.

Which organization sets standards for nursing practice in the U.S.?
Answer: American Nurses Association (ANA)

3.

Accountability in nursing means the nurse is:
Answer: Responsible for their actions and outcomes

4.

Which document defines the scope of nursing practice?
Answer: Nurse Practice Act

5.

Advocating for a patient involves:
Answer: Protecting patient rights

6.

The nursing process consists of how many steps?
Answer: Five




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7.

What is the first step of the nursing process?
Answer: Assessment

8.

Collecting vital signs is part of which step?
Answer: Assessment

9.

A nursing diagnosis focuses on:
Answer: Patient responses to health problems

10.

Which is an example of a nursing diagnosis?
Answer: Impaired skin integrity



11.

Planning in the nursing process involves:
Answer: Setting measurable goals

12.

SMART goals are:
Answer: Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Realistic, Time-bound

13.

Implementation refers to:
Answer: Carrying out nursing interventions

14.

Evaluation determines whether:
Answer: Goals have been met




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