What This Document Is
This document is a study guide designed to help students prepare for Exam Three in Foundations of Health Assessment (NUR 3029) at Nova Southeastern University. It’s based on the 6th Edition of the course textbook and focuses on specific assessment techniques covered in the material. The guide outlines key areas of the physical exam, including neurological and cranial nerve assessments.
Why This Document Matters
This study guide is intended for nursing students enrolled in NUR 3029. It’s most useful when reviewing for Exam Three, serving as a concentrated resource to reinforce understanding of assessment procedures and expected findings. It exists to help students efficiently focus their study efforts on the material that will be directly tested.
Common Limitations or Challenges
This study guide is *not* a substitute for attending lectures, completing assigned readings, or practicing assessment skills in a lab setting. It provides a condensed overview and does not offer in-depth explanations of underlying pathophysiology or detailed clinical reasoning. It is a review tool, not a comprehensive learning resource.
What This Document Provides
This preview includes information on assessments of: Olfactory function, Optic nerve function (including papilledema and optic atrophy), Oculomotor, Trochlear, and Abducens nerves (including PERRL and convergence testing), Trigeminal nerve (motor and sensory functions), and Facial nerve (motor and sensory functions).
The full study guide provides detailed “How to test” instructions for each assessment, lists of abnormal findings, and page references to the 6th Edition textbook. This preview does *not* include all cranial nerve assessments, nor does it include the full range of abnormal findings detailed in the complete guide. It also does not include practice questions or case studies that may be present in the full version.