NUR 101 Exam 1 (2026) – 150+ Q&A | Physical Assessment, Nursing Process & Infection Control

This document provides a comprehensive and in-depth collection of over 150 exam-style questions with verified answers for NUR 101 Exam 1, focusing on essential nursing foundations and clinical assessment skills. It covers key topics such as physical examination techniques (inspection, palpation, percussion, auscultation), types of assessments (comprehensive, focused, ongoing), and the nursing process including assessment, diagnosis, planning, implementation, and evaluation. As outlined on pages 1–3 of , the material emphasizes both theoretical knowledge and practical clinical application, including how to gather baseline data, identify nursing diagnoses, and monitor patient status. The content is aligned with major nursing textbooks such as Fundamentals of Nursing (Potter & Perry) and Health Assessment in Nursing (Weber & Kelley). It further expands into critical areas including healthcare delivery systems (primary, secondary, tertiary care), clinical judgment (Tanner’s model), delegation (Five Rights of Delegation), and patient safety (fall risk, infection prevention, National Patient Safety Goals). High-yield topics also include infection control (chain of infection, asepsis, immunity types), documentation standards, communication strategies, and evidence-based practice. The inclusion of detailed assessment frameworks, vital sign ranges, and case-based reasoning makes this resource especially valuable for both exams and clinical check-offs. This document is ideal for: Nursing students enrolled in NUR 101 or Fundamentals of Nursing courses BSN and ADN students at the beginner level Pre-nursing and health science students Students preparing for physical assessment check-offs and first nursing exams NCLEX-PN and early NCLEX-RN candidates It can be used as a complete study guide, revision resource, or high-yield practice question bank. The structured Q&A format supports efficient learning, reinforces critical thinking, and builds a strong foundation for safe, evidence-based nursing practice. Keywords: physical assessment nursing, inspection palpation percussion auscultation, nursing process ADPIE, infection control, chain of infection, asepsis nursing, clinical judgment Tanner model, delegation five rights, patient safety nursing, vital signs normal ranges, health assessment techniques, documentation nursing, nursing diagnosis NANDA, evidence based practice, healthcare delivery systems