NSG 316 Exam 2 Review (2026) – 220 Questions on Neurological Assessment, Cranial Nerves & Reflex Testing

This NSG 316 Exam 2 Review (2026) contains approximately 220 structured exam questions with 100% correct answers covering comprehensive neurological assessment, cranial nerve testing, reflex grading, sensory discrimination, cerebellar function, and head, eye, ear, nose, and throat examination techniques. The material thoroughly reviews mental status assessment, Glasgow Coma Scale (GCS scoring and interpretation), Romberg testing, PERRLA, pupillary light reflex (direct and consensual), accommodation, cranial nerve I–XII functions (sensory, motor, both), dermatomes, deep tendon reflexes (biceps C5–C6, triceps C7–C8, patellar L2–L4, Achilles L5–S2), plantar reflex, Babinski response, clonus, and hyperreflexia in upper motor neuron lesions, as detailed throughout pages 1–16. The guide also provides in-depth coverage of cerebellar coordination tests (RAM, heel-to-shin, finger-to-nose), tactile discrimination (stereognosis, graphesthesia, two-point discrimination, extinction, point location), sensory and motor components of CN V and CN VII, corneal reflex, nystagmus (CN III, IV, VI involvement), thyroid and lymph node assessment techniques, nasal cavity inspection findings, abnormal drainage interpretation, hearing assessment (whisper test, presbycusis high-frequency loss), vertigo vs dizziness differentiation, seizure assessment questions (aura), headache classifications (tension, migraine, cluster), and facial symmetry findings related to cranial nerve VII damage such as Bell’s palsy. The structured Q&A format reinforces exam-level application, prioritization, and systematic neurological examination sequencing required in adult health and medical-surgical nursing courses. This document may concern: – Students enrolled in NSG 316 Adult Health Nursing – BSN students preparing for Exam 2 – ADN and RN students reviewing neurological assessment – Nursing students studying cranial nerve and reflex testing – NCLEX-style preparation students focusing on neuro assessment Keywords: NSG 316 exam 2 review 2026 neurological assessment sequence Glasgow Coma Scale GCS 15 PERRLA meaning Romberg test positive vs negative cranial nerves I through XII CN V motor and sensory CN VII facial symmetry deep tendon reflex grading 0 to 4 plus biceps reflex C5 C6 triceps reflex C7 C8 patellar reflex L2 L4 Achilles reflex L5 S2 Babinski plantar response clonus upper motor neuron lesion stereognosis graphesthesia two point discrimination heel to shin test rapid alternating movements RAM nystagmus CN III IV VI whisper voice hearing test tension vs migraine vs cluster headache thyroid gland palpation technique