NUR 362 – Exam 3 Q&A (180+ Questions) – Neuro, MSK, Skin, LOC, Pressure Injuries, Reflexes

This expert-verified study guide for NUR 362 Exam 3 contains over 180 comprehensive questions and answers, covering critical assessment areas in neurological, musculoskeletal, and integumentary systems. Designed for BSN and ABSN nursing students, this resource supports deep understanding of physical exam skills, clinical reasoning, and nursing prioritization for patients with neuro and musculoskeletal conditions. The neurological section covers the five components of a neuro exam: mental status, cranial nerves, motor and sensory function, and deep tendon reflexes. Students will master content on levels of consciousness (LOC), the Glasgow Coma Scale, stroke signs (FAST/beFAST), types of tremors (essential, resting, postural), motor tone (spasticity, flaccidity, rigidity), coordination testing (Romberg, pronator drift), dermatomes, and conditions such as meningitis, subarachnoid hemorrhage, and brain tumors. The cranial nerves (CN I–XII) are reviewed in both function and testing method, alongside deep tendon reflex (DTR) grading and expected responses (e.g., patellar reflex, plantar flexion, biceps DTR). The musculoskeletal section includes joint and muscle anatomy, types of ROM (active, passive, assisted), common conditions (lordosis, scoliosis, sciatica, sprains, strains), and grading of muscle strength. Skin and pressure injury content features complete staging (1 through 4), including definitions for slough, eschar, tunneling, and suspected deep tissue injury. The guide also covers assessment of turgor, edema, erythema, ecchymosis, wheals, and Braden Scale categories (sensation, mobility, moisture, nutrition, etc.) for risk evaluation. Best suited for: BSN and ABSN students in Health Assessment and Adult Nursing Learners preparing for NUR 362 Exam 3, clinical check-offs, or NCLEX Nursing courses covering neuro exams, mobility, and skin integrity This document is a powerful and organized exam prep tool, ideal for mastering practical clinical content and confidently approaching exam questions and patient scenarios. Keywords: cranial nerves, neuro assessment, Glasgow Coma Scale, reflex testing, LOC, stroke signs, motor coordination, muscle tone, musculoskeletal injuries, range of motion, tremors, pressure injury stages, Braden scale, skin assessment, DTR grading, NUR 362