NUR 155 Exam 2 – 100 Q&A | Health Promotion, Nutrition, Electrolytes, Elimination, Prevention

This exam guide includes 100 well-organized questions and answers for NUR 155: Fundamentals of Nursing – Exam 2, tailored for the 2025–2026 academic year at Nursing School USA. It offers a full-spectrum review of key foundational nursing concepts, particularly focusing on health promotion, illness prevention, nutrition, fluid & electrolyte balance, elimination patterns, and patient education. The content begins with in-depth exploration of Maslow’s Hierarchy, the Health Promotion and Holistic Models, and levels of prevention: primary, secondary, and tertiary. It explains acute vs. chronic illness, the role of social determinants of health, and techniques for promoting safe mobility (e.g., cane use). The nutrition section is rich in detail, covering macronutrients, micronutrients, normal lab values, and nutritional interventions for vegan diets, malnutrition, and aspiration risks. It includes clear distinctions between enteral and parenteral nutrition, types of feeding tubes (e.g., PEG, NGT), and dietary modifications (e.g., pureed, mechanical soft, clear liquid). Students will also find comprehensive information on electrolyte imbalances, including sodium, potassium, calcium, magnesium, chloride, and phosphorus—along with symptoms, causes, and treatments. The final section focuses on urinary and bowel elimination, such as types of incontinence, catheters, UTI prevention, and bowel disorders including diarrhea, constipation, and use of various enemas. This guide is ideal for: – Nursing students in ADN, BSN, or entry-level nursing programs – Courses in Foundations of Nursing, Health Assessment, or Basic Medical-Surgical Nursing – NCLEX-RN and fundamentals exam prep for ATI, HESI, or other assessments A highly valuable tool for mastering core clinical knowledge and building confidence for both exams and early clinical practice. Keywords: health promotion, levels of prevention, holistic model, maslow’s hierarchy, acute vs chronic illness, social determinants of health, nutrition basics, enteral feeding, PEG tube, aspiration precautions, electrolyte balance, sodium potassium calcium, bowel elimination, urinary incontinence, NG tube, UTI prevention, parenteral nutrition, BMI, vegan risks, NCLEX fundamentals