NUR 202 Exam 1 Study Guide | Complete Nursing Review Notes

This NUR 202 Exam 1 Study Guide is designed to help nursing students prepare for their first major exam. It includes detailed notes, essential concepts, and key nursing principles to ensure success. Topics covered include: Nursing Fundamentals & Assessment Nursing process (ADPIE) Patient-centered care Vital signs (normal ranges & interpretation) Infection control & standard precautions Legal & Ethical Considerations in Nursing Patient rights HIPAA Nursing ethics principles (autonomy, beneficence, nonmaleficence, justice) Communication in Nursing Therapeutic vs non-therapeutic communication Active listening Documentation best practices Safety & Infection Prevention Hand hygiene Isolation precautions (contact, droplet, airborne) PPE use and removal order Health Assessment Basics Head-to-toe assessment steps Subjective vs objective data Health history components Medications & Dosage Calculations Common abbreviations Medication administration rights Basic dosage calculation examples This study guide also includes mnemonics, charts, and exam tips for quick review. Perfect for students taking NUR 202: Nursing Fundamentals Exam 1.