NUR 215
Theoretical Foundation in Nursing Practice
NUR 215 EXAM 1 2025/2026 REAL EXAM
|ANSWERED/RATIONALE | ARIZONA
COLLEGE OF NURSING SCORE A
confrontation
only after trust is established. can show PT inconsistencies w/ their way of thinking
Non-therapeutic communication techniques
Asking personal questions, Giving personal opinions, Changing the subject, Automatic
responses, False reassurance, Sympathy, Asking for explanations, Approval or disapproval,
Defensive responses, Passive or aggressive responses, Arguing
ethical principals of nursing
nonmaleficence, autonomy, justice, beneficence, veracity, fidelity
state board of nursing role
regulates nursing practice in each state, nursing licenses
Nurse Practice Act
law established to regulate nursing practice in each state
cultural awareness
appreciation of EXTERNAL signs of diversity
cultural sensitivity
, NUR 215
Theoretical Foundation in Nursing Practice
awareness of uniqueness of other cultures
cultural competence
ability to incorporate culture into provision of care; shows respect
Negotioation
if PT does/doesn't believe in efficacy of a practice, negotiating acknowledges the gap
restructuring
attempt to change your actions or patient's lifestyle while still respecting their cultural beliefs
secondary prevention
screening activities and education for detecting illnesses in the early stages
secondary prevention examples
breast self exams, testicular exams, regular physical exams, BP, bone density screenings
tertiary prevention
focuses on stopping the disease progression, and return PT to autonomy
tertiary prevention examples
prevent pressure ulcers, cardiac stent procedure, support groups, rehab, speech therapy
Nursing process
ADPIE
Theoretical Foundation in Nursing Practice
NUR 215 EXAM 1 2025/2026 REAL EXAM
|ANSWERED/RATIONALE | ARIZONA
COLLEGE OF NURSING SCORE A
confrontation
only after trust is established. can show PT inconsistencies w/ their way of thinking
Non-therapeutic communication techniques
Asking personal questions, Giving personal opinions, Changing the subject, Automatic
responses, False reassurance, Sympathy, Asking for explanations, Approval or disapproval,
Defensive responses, Passive or aggressive responses, Arguing
ethical principals of nursing
nonmaleficence, autonomy, justice, beneficence, veracity, fidelity
state board of nursing role
regulates nursing practice in each state, nursing licenses
Nurse Practice Act
law established to regulate nursing practice in each state
cultural awareness
appreciation of EXTERNAL signs of diversity
cultural sensitivity
, NUR 215
Theoretical Foundation in Nursing Practice
awareness of uniqueness of other cultures
cultural competence
ability to incorporate culture into provision of care; shows respect
Negotioation
if PT does/doesn't believe in efficacy of a practice, negotiating acknowledges the gap
restructuring
attempt to change your actions or patient's lifestyle while still respecting their cultural beliefs
secondary prevention
screening activities and education for detecting illnesses in the early stages
secondary prevention examples
breast self exams, testicular exams, regular physical exams, BP, bone density screenings
tertiary prevention
focuses on stopping the disease progression, and return PT to autonomy
tertiary prevention examples
prevent pressure ulcers, cardiac stent procedure, support groups, rehab, speech therapy
Nursing process
ADPIE
