Master your advanced physical assessment and clinical reasoning skills with this comprehensive exam preparation study guide for NURS 5220: Advanced Health Assessment (Exam 2) at the University of Texas at Arlington (UTA). Designed specifically for graduate nursing and Nurse Practitioner (NP) students, this guide features realistic, high-yield multiple-choice questions with correct answers and detailed rationales.
Key Content Covered:
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Cranial Nerve Assessment (CN I–XII): High-yield questions testing clinical evaluation, sensory vs. motor pathways, extraocular movements, and localized nerve damage (e.g., anosmia, facial drooping, uvula deviation, tongue deviation).
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Neurological & Reflex Examination: Step-by-step prep covering deep tendon reflexes (DTR grading, C5–S2 spinal root levels, clonus), superficial reflexes (cremasteric, abdominal, plantar), and primitive reflexes.
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Meningeal Signs & Special Tests: Clear rationales for identifying Brudzinski sign, Kernig sign, Tinel sign for carpal tunnel syndrome, and Kehr’s sign for splenic injury.
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Cortical Functions & Sensory Integration: In-depth coverage of graphesthesia, stereognosis, extinction phenomenon, apraxia, agnosia, and cerebellar vs. parietal lobe lesions.
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Speech & Language Disorders: Differential evaluation of Broca’s (expressive) aphasia, Wernicke’s (receptive) aphasia, agraphia, and alexia.
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Developmental & Lifespan Assessment: Key questions on Tanner stages (Stage 4 breast development), normal aging cognitive trends, and pediatric neurodevelopment.
Perfect for quick review, self-testing, and reinforcing high-yield concepts prior to exam day.
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