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**What This Document Is**
This document is a study guide designed to help students prepare for Examination Two in Foundations of Professional Nursing Practice (NUR 3130) at Nova Southeastern University. It outlines the key topics that will be covered on the exam and provides a focused review of essential concepts.
**Why This Document Matters**
This study guide is crucial for students enrolled in NUR 3130 who are preparing for a significant assessment of their understanding of core nursing principles. It’s intended to be used in conjunction with course materials, lectures, and assignments to maximize exam readiness. Successful performance on this exam contributes to overall course success and the development of foundational nursing knowledge.
**Common Limitations or Challenges**
This study guide is *not* a substitute for comprehensive study of the assigned textbook chapters, class notes, and other course materials. It highlights key areas but does not contain all the information that may be included on the exam. Students should not rely solely on this guide for complete preparation. It also does not provide practice questions or detailed explanations of complex concepts.
**What This Document Provides**
This study guide specifically covers the following areas: Safety and Mobility (Chapter 26), Skin Integrity & Wound Care (Chapter 31), Urine and Bowel Elimination (Chapters 36 & 37), and Diagnostic and Laboratory Testing (referenced through course activities). It includes a list of key terms related to urinary elimination – such as anuria, dysuria, and proteinuria – and factors influencing micturition. It also outlines the nursing process as it applies to patient care, and provides guidance on measuring urine output and collecting urine specimens.
This preview does *not* include the full list of medications affecting urine color, detailed instructions on sterile specimen collection, or the complete scope of diagnostic testing covered on the exam. It also does not include the 36 multiple-choice and 4 math questions that will comprise the exam itself.