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INSTANT PDF DOWNLOAD — This is the comprehensive Exam 1 preparation guide for NUR 2502 - Nursing Fundamentals, featuring all 50 questions with verified answers. Designed for nursing students in foundational nursing courses, this resource consolidates the critical nursing fundamentals concepts required to master the NUR 2502 Exam 1 and achieve a guaranteed pass. The guide is meticulously aligned with nursing curricula, the NCLEX-RN® test plan, and current evidence-based practice standards. This verified resource provides comprehensive coverage of key NUR 2502 Nursing Fundamentals exam topics, including: Foundations of Nursing Practice (nursing history—Florence Nightingale, Clara Barton, Dorothea Dix, Lillian Wald, Mary Mahoney, Virginia Henderson; nursing theories—Nightingale's Environmental Theory, Henderson's Need Theory, Orem's Self-Care Deficit Theory, Roy's Adaptation Model, Watson's Theory of Human Caring, Benner's Novice to Expert; nursing process—ADPIE: assessment, diagnosis, planning, implementation, evaluation; critical thinking and clinical judgment; Tanner's Clinical Judgment Model; NCSBN Clinical Judgment Measurement Model—recognize cues, analyze cues, prioritize hypotheses, generate solutions, take action, evaluate outcomes); Patient Safety and Infection Control (National Patient Safety Goals; hand hygiene—alcohol-based hand rub, soap and water; standard precautions; transmission-based precautions—contact precautions, droplet precautions, airborne precautions; personal protective equipment (PPE)—gloves, gown, mask, eye protection, face shield, N95 respirator; medical asepsis (clean technique) vs surgical asepsis (sterile technique); sterile field setup; sterile gloving; surgical scrub; infection prevention; healthcare-associated infections (HAIs)—CAUTI, CLABSI, VAP, SSI; multidrug-resistant organisms (MDROs)—MRSA, VRE, CRE, C. difficile); Vital Signs and Physical Assessment (temperature—normal range 96.8°F-100.4°F (36°C-38°C), fever, hypothermia, sites—oral, rectal, axillary, tympanic, temporal; pulse—rate (60-100 bpm), rhythm, quality, peripheral pulses, apical pulse, pulse deficit; respirations—rate (12-20 breaths/min), depth, pattern, eupnea, tachypnea, bradypnea, apnea, Cheyne-Stokes, Kussmaul, Biot's; blood pressure—systolic, diastolic, Korotkoff sounds, hypertension, hypotension, orthostatic hypotension; pain assessment—PQRST, pain scales (numeric 0-10, Wong-Baker FACES, FLACC); pulse oximetry (SpO₂) - normal 95-100%); Health Assessment (health history—chief complaint, HPI, PMH, FH, SH, ROS; physical examination techniques—inspection, palpation, percussion, auscultation; head-to-toe assessment; documentation—SOAP notes, DAR notes, narrative charting, electronic health record (EHR)); Medication Administration (medication safety—five rights of medication administration: right patient (two patient identifiers), right drug (medication label check—three times), right dose (dosage calculation), right route (PO, SL, buccal, topical, transdermal, ophthalmic, otic, nasal, inhaled, rectal, vaginal, subQ, IM, ID, IV), right time (scheduled time, PRN, now, stat); additional rights—right documentation, right reason, right response, right to refuse, right education; medication reconciliation; routes of administration; injection sites—deltoid, vastus lateralis, ventrogluteal, dorsogluteal; Z-track technique; IV therapy—peripheral IV insertion, complications (infiltration, extravasation, phlebitis, infection); dosage calculations; high-alert medications; look-alike/sound-alike medications; medication error prevention); Basic Care and Comfort (hygiene—bathing, perineal care, oral hygiene, foot care, hair care, nail care; mobility—body mechanics, safe patient handling, positioning (supine, prone, lateral, Sims', Fowler's, Trendelenburg), range of motion (ROM) - active, passive, active-assistive; turning and repositioning; transfer techniques; ambulation; fall prevention; restraint use—physical restraints, chemical restraints, alternatives, ethical and legal considerations); Skin Integrity and Wound Care (pressure injury staging—NPUAP: Stage 1, Stage 2, Stage 3, Stage 4, unstageable, deep tissue pressure injury; pressure injury risk assessment—Braden Scale; pressure injury prevention—turning schedule, support surfaces; wound assessment—size, depth, tunneling, undermining, exudate, wound bed appearance; wound healing—primary intention, secondary intention, tertiary intention; wound care—cleansing, debridement, dressing selection); Nutrition and Hydration (nutritional assessment—BMI, weight history, dietary intake, laboratory values—albumin, prealbumin; enteral nutrition—nasogastric (NG) tube, percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy (PEG) tube; tube feeding administration—continuous, intermittent, bolus; tube feeding complications—aspiration, diarrhea, constipation; parenteral nutrition—total parenteral nutrition (TPN); IV fluid therapy—crystalloids (normal saline, lactated Ringer's, D5W); fluid balance—intake and output (I&O), fluid volume deficit, fluid volume excess); Elimination (urinary elimination—urinary incontinence (stress, urge, overflow, functional), urinary retention; urinary catheterization—indwelling (Foley) catheter, intermittent (straight) catheter; catheter care; CAUTI prevention; bowel elimination—constipation, impaction, diarrhea, fecal incontinence, ostomy—colostomy, ileostomy, urostomy; ostomy care; enema administration); Comfort and Pain Management (pain physiology—nociceptive pain, neuropathic pain; acute vs chronic pain; pain assessment—PQRST, pain scales; nonpharmacologic pain management—distraction, relaxation, guided imagery, massage, heat/cold therapy; pharmacologic pain management—nonopioid analgesics (acetaminophen, NSAIDs), opioid analgesics (morphine, hydromorphone, oxycodone, fentanyl), adjuvant analgesics); Psychosocial Integrity (therapeutic communication—verbal and nonverbal communication, active listening, empathy, clarification, confrontation, reflection; therapeutic relationship—phases: preinteraction, orientation, working, termination; boundaries; stress and coping—stress response (Selye's general adaptation syndrome), coping mechanisms, defense mechanisms; anxiety—mild, moderate, severe, panic; grief and loss—Kübler-Ross stages of grief; end-of-life care—palliative care, hospice care, advance directives, DNR orders, comfort care; postmortem care); Ethical and Legal Issues (ethical principles—autonomy, beneficence, nonmaleficence, justice, fidelity, veracity; ANA Code of Ethics; legal issues—Nurse Practice Act, scope of practice, standards of care, malpractice, negligence, informed consent, confidentiality (HIPAA), mandatory reporting, patient rights, patient advocacy). It features 50 exam-style questions including multiple-choice, select-all-that-apply (SATA), and clinical scenario-based questions. Each question includes verified answers with detailed rationales explaining the correct answer and clarifying common misconceptions, along with cognitive level tags (Bloom's Taxonomy: Remember, Understand, Apply, Analyze), textbook page references, and NCLEX client needs categories. DOCUMENT ACCESS: This study guide is available as an instant digital download (PDF) immediately upon purchase. Fully text-searchable, printable, and accessible anytime through your user account. Trusted by thousands of nursing students for NUR 2502 Exam 1 success and NCLEX-RN® preparation.

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NUR 2502 Exam 1 | All 50 Questions
with Verified Answers | 100%
Guaranteed Pass | Nursing
Fundamentals & NCLEX-RN® Prep
Exam Structure:

Subject: Medical-Surgical Nursing (Genitourinary & Reproductive Health)

Source: NUR 2502 Exam 1

Format: Multiple Choice, Select All That Apply, and Calculation




1. A client with a urinary tract infection has just been diagnosed with
acute kidney injury. The provider ordered lab work to be done. The
nurse expects which of the following abnormal labs to be present in
this client with acute kidney injury?
A. Creatinine = 1.6 mg/dL
B. BUN = 5 mg/dL
C. Calcium = 7.0 mg/dL
D. Potassium = 3.0 mEq/L
Correct Answer: A. Creatinine = 1.6 mg/dL
Rationale:
1. Acute kidney injury (AKI) causes decreased glomerular filtration rate,
leading to accumulation of nitrogenous wastes.
2. Elevated creatinine (normal 0.6-1.2 mg/dL) is a key indicator of AKI.
3. BUN of 5 mg/dL is low (normal 10-20); hypocalcemia and
hypokalemia are not typical of AKI (hyperkalemia is more common).

2. The nurse includes which of the following in self-management
teaching for a client diagnosed with vulvovaginitis?
A. Cleanse the inner labial mucosa with water, not soap

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B. Use feminine sprays
C. Wear tight-fitting clothing for support
D. Wipe from back to front
Correct Answer: A. Cleanse the inner labial mucosa with water, not soap
Rationale:
1. Soap can irritate the vulvar area and worsen symptoms.
2. Feminine sprays and tight clothing can increase irritation and
moisture.
3. Wiping from back to front can introduce bacteria from the anus to the
vagina.

3. The nurse educates a teenage client on the benefits of receiving the
HPV vaccine as protection against which type of cancer?
A. Endometrial cancer
B. Ovarian cancer
C. Uterine cancer
D. Cervical cancer
Correct Answer: D. Cervical cancer
Rationale:
1. Human papillomavirus (HPV) is the primary cause of cervical cancer.
2. The HPV vaccine targets high-risk strains (HPV 16 and 18)
responsible for most cervical cancers.

4. A 40 year old woman has heavy vaginal bleeding. Which of the
following questions is the priority when evaluating the client's chief
complaint?
A. "Are you sexually active, and do you use oral contraceptives?"
Correct Answer: A. "Are you sexually active, and do you use oral
contraceptives?"
Rationale:
1. Heavy vaginal bleeding in a 40-year-old woman requires assessment
of pregnancy status and hormonal influences.
2. Pregnancy must be ruled out first in any woman of childbearing age
with vaginal bleeding.

5. A nurse is providing education to a client diagnosed with urinary
incontinence. Which of the following should be included in the client's

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education?
A. Limit fluids to control the need to urinate
B. Drink caffeine daily
C. Avoid salt intake
D. Maintain an ideal body weight
Correct Answer: D. Maintain an ideal body weight
Rationale:
1. Obesity increases intra-abdominal pressure, worsening stress
incontinence.
2. Fluid restriction can lead to dehydration and concentrated urine,
irritating the bladder.
3. Caffeine is a bladder irritant and should be avoided.

6. A client experiencing secondary syphilis may experience which of
the following signs and symptoms? (Select All That Apply)
A. Diarrhea
B. Generalized rash
C. Headache
D. Low-grade fever
E. Malaise
Correct Answer: B, C, D, E
Rationale:
1. Secondary syphilis is a systemic stage with flu-like symptoms.
2. Generalized rash (often on palms and soles) is classic.
3. Headache, low-grade fever, and malaise are common systemic
manifestations.

7. A nurse is teaching an older adult client who has diabetes about
preventing the long-term complications of nephropathy. Which of the
following instructions should the nurse include?
A. "Have an eye examination once per year."
B. "Examine your feet carefully every day."
C. "Maintain stable blood glucose levels."
D. "Wear compression stockings daily."
Correct Answer: C. "Maintain stable blood glucose levels."
Rationale:

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