NURS 2300 – UTA Exam 2 Blueprint (2025/2026) | 100+ Verified Q&A | Critical Thinking, ADPIE, SMART Goals, Communication, Medication Math, Benner’s Model

This NURS 2300 UTA Exam 2 Blueprint (2025/2026 edition) contains over 100 well-structured questions and correct answers designed to match the official exam objectives used at the University of Texas at Arlington. Crafted to guide nursing students toward high achievement, this review covers foundational concepts in critical thinking, professional behavior, patient interaction, test-taking, and safe medication practices. The Q&A format is concise, accurate, and tied directly to real-world clinical applications, making it ideal for both in-course assessments and long-term NCLEX readiness. Topics covered include: Focus & Concentration: Internal and external distractions, pace of study, and personal strategies for boosting attention Critical Thinking: Definitions, intellectual standards, and characteristics of a critical thinker Clinical Judgment in Practice: Nurse-patient interactions, assumptions, questioning habits, and continuous reassessment Novice vs. Expert Thinking (Benner's Model): Traits, decision-making styles, procedural flexibility, anxiety levels, and use of mentors Medication Math & Patient Safety: Importance of accurate dosage calculation, interpretation of abbreviations, core formulas (D/H × V), and clinical safety implications Negative Self-Talk & Anxiety: Recognition of internal dialogue, conversion to positive thoughts, encouragement tools, and stress-reduction planning Nursing Process (ADPIE): Assessment: Gathering subjective and objective data Diagnosis: Identifying nursing problems Planning: Developing SMART goals Implementation: Executing care Evaluation: Reviewing outcomes and adjusting as needed SMART Goals Application: Breaking down the SMART framework with real nursing examples for care and academic planning Test-Taking Strategies: Process of elimination, confidence building, and personal response analysis Therapeutic Communication: Listening, empathy, reflection, use of silence, and the 3 phases of therapeutic relationships Sender-Receiver Communication Model: How culture, mood, age, values, and clarity influence message interpretation Collaboration & Professional Boundaries: Self-awareness, team communication, respect across disciplines, and the contrast between professional and social relationships This blueprint is tailored to deliver clarity, confidence, and critical exam readiness to every nursing student. It’s especially useful for students enrolled at UTA or following similar competency-based learning structures. Relevant for: Courses: NURS 2300, Foundations of Nursing, Professional Communication, Clinical Judgment & Safety Students: BSN and ADN nursing students, LPN-to-RN bridge learners, accelerated and traditional pre-licensure programs Keywords: critical thinking, ADPIE, Benner model, novice to expert, medication math, nursing math safety, therapeutic communication, nursing process, SMART goals, test strategies, nursing anxiety, study planning, nurse-patient relationship, sender-receiver communication, collaboration, boundaries in nursing, UTA exam prep, NURS 2300 blueprint