adult health Flashcards

Cranial Nerves, Bell Palsy, & Trigeminal Neuralgia

1
Q

CN I - Olfactory
(Sensory)

A

Smell
Identify scents

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CN II - Optic
(Sensory)

A

Vision
Snellen eye chart
Visual fields

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3
Q

CN III - Oculomotor
(Motor)
CN IV - Trochlear
(Motor)
CN VI - Abducens
(Motor)

A

Eye movement, pupil
constriction
Eye movement
(down/in)
Lateral eye movement

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5
Q

CN V - Trigeminal
(Sensory and Motor)

A

Facial sensation,
chewing
Affected in
trigeminal neuralgia
Light touch test
Clench jaw

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6
Q

CN VII - Facial
(Sensory and Motor)

A

Facial expression,
taste
Impaired in Bell palsy

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7
Q

CN VIII - Vestibulo-
cochlear (Sensory)

A

Hearing, balance
Whisper test

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8
Q

CN IX - Glosso-
pharyngeal

(Sensory and Motor)

A

Taste, swallowing
Gag reflex
Swallowing

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9
Q

CN X - Vagus
(Sensory and Motor)

A

Swallowing, speech,
parasymp-athetic

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10
Q

CN XI - Accessory
(Motor)

A

Shoulder and head
movement

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11
Q

CN XII - Hypoglossal
(Motor)

A

Tongue movement

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12
Q

Bell palsy findings:

A

Bell palsy causes unilateral
facial droop and inability to raise the eyebrows.

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13
Q

Bell palsy eye protection:

A

Teach clients to prevent
eye injury by using lubricating eye drops, wearing
sunglasses during the day, and wearing an eye
patch or taping the eyelid closed at night.

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14
Q

Chewing modifications:

A

Clients with Bell palsy
and trigeminal neuralgia should consume a soft diet and chew on the unaffected side.

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15
Q

Trigeminal neuralgia triggers:

A

Trigeminal neuralgia
pain is severe, unilateral, and triggered by light touch on the face, chewing, or temperature
extremes.

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16
Q

Trigeminal neuralgia teaching:

A

Teach clients to
consume soft, lukewarm food and drinks and use a
soft-bristled toothbrush.