NR 603 Traumatic Brain Injury – 50+ Exam Questions with Answers – Concussion, GCS, CTE – Chamberlain University

This document is a focused and high-yield study guide for the NR 603 course on Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI), containing over 50 multiple-choice questions with 100% verified correct answers. It is specifically designed for students preparing for clinical assessments or board exams in advanced practice nursing programs. The content is up to date for the 2025/2026 academic year and reflects current clinical guidelines and pathophysiological insights. Topics covered include the definition and classification of TBI, the Glasgow Coma Scale (GCS) and its severity scoring (mild, moderate, severe), mechanisms of primary and secondary brain injuries (e.g., direct impact, rotational acceleration), concussion symptoms, post-concussion syndrome (PCS), chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE), and the neurological and functional implications of various trauma mechanisms (falls, blunt force, hypoxia, drowning, etc.). Each scenario-based question reinforces core clinical knowledge and diagnostic reasoning. This document is ideal for: Nurse Practitioner (NP) students in Family, Adult-Gerontology, or Acute Care tracks MSN and BSN students studying neurological systems Candidates preparing for AANP or ANCC certification exams Health science and pre-med students reviewing for neurotrauma modules Clinical nursing instructors seeking question banks for TBI-related exams This resource provides a concise, exam-aligned overview of the most frequently tested knowledge areas in TBI, ideal for last-minute review or structured study sessions. Keywords: traumatic brain injury, NR 603, concussion, Glasgow Coma Scale, post-concussion syndrome, chronic traumatic encephalopathy, GCS scoring, focal injury, diffuse injury, head trauma, hypoxia, cognitive dysfunction, neurotrauma, pathophysiology, advanced practice nursing, Chamberlain University