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Cranial Nerves
12 Cranial Nerves
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Nursing
Graduate
05/13/2012

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Term
I. Olfactory
Definition

Smell.

Pass strong smelling substance, observe for startle response.

Term
II. Optic
Definition

Visual acuity-is checked with Snellen eye chart.

Visual fields-are checked with confrontation test

Fundalscopic exam-checks for pupil constriction and red light reflex.

Pupil condition-checks for accomodation and response to light.

Term
III. Oculomotor
Definition
  • Extra ocular movements are tested with the cardinal fields of gaze (IV & VI).
  • Cover/Uncover test (tropia)
Term
IV. Trochlear
Definition
  • Extra ocular movement is tested by the six cardinal fields of gaze (III & VI).
  • Cover/Uncover test (tropia)
Term
VI. Abducens
Definition
  • Extra ocular movements are tested with the six cardinal fields of gaze (III & IV).
  • Cover/Uncover test (tropia)
Term
V. Trigeminal
Definition

Light touch- cotton whisp on bilateral face.

Pain/temperature-sharp object and cold tuning fork.

Corneal reflex-cotton whisp.

Mastication-chewing motion.

Term
VII. Facial
Definition

Inspect for facial asymmetry and involuntary movements.

1) Raise both eyebrows

2) Close both eyes tightly so that you can not open them. Test muscular strength by trying to open them

3) Puff out both cheeks

Term
VIII. Acoustic
Definition

Hearing: Whisper numbers in one ear and ask  patient to repeat numbers. Make sure to cover the opposite ear.

 

Rinne test 

 Weber test

Term
IX. Glossalpharangeal
Definition

Gag reflex

Swallow

Term
X. Vagus
Definition

Movement of palate/uvula

Open mouth say "ahh"

Term
XI. Accessory
Definition

Testing spinal accessory.

  • Shrug shoulders
  • Turn head from side to side
Term
XII. Hypoglossal
Definition

Inspect for tongue atrophy, fasciculations or asymmetry.

Stick tongue out, wiggle around

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