Cranial Nerve Testing Flashcards
Olfactory
CN I (S)
Identify familar odors
Optic
CN II (S)
Test visual fields
Oculomotor
CN III (M)
Upward, downward, and medial gaze
Reaction to light
Trochlear
CN IV (M)
Downward and inward gaze
Trigeminal
CN V (B)
Corneal reflex
Face sensation
Clench teethl push down on chin to separate jaws
Abducens
CN VI (M)
Lateral gaze
Facial
CN VII (B)
Close eyes tight
Sime and show teeth
Whistle and puff cheeks
Identify familiar tastes
Vestibulocochlear
CN VIII (S)
Hear watch ticking
Hearing tests
Balance and coordination tests
Glossopharyngeal
CN IX (B)
Gag reflex
Ability to swallow
Vagus
CN X (B)
Gag reflex
Ability to swallow
Say “Ahhhh”
Accessory
CN XI (M)
Resisted shoulder shrug
Hypoglossal
CN XII (M)
Tongue protrusion
(if injured, tongue deviates toward injured side)