Cranial nerve testing procedure

Question 1

Cranial Nerve 1

Answer 1

Olfactory, odors

Question 2

Cranial Nerve 2

Answer 2

Optic, The pt is positioned in standing a selected distance from a chart or diagram. The therapist asks the pt to identify objects or read selected items.

Question 3

Cranial nerve 3

Answer 3

Oculomotor, The pt is positioned in sitting and asked to follow an object such as a writing utensil w their eyes as it moved vertically, horizontally, and diagonally. Test for asymmetry or ptosis.

Question 4

Cranial Nerve 4

Answer 4

Trochlear, Pt is sitting and ask to follow a pen in the inf. direction, positive if inability to depress eyes or diplopia

Question 5

Cranial nerve 5

Answer 5

Trigeminal, Pt is sitting and ask to close eyes, test sharp and dull on face. Mandible protrusion, retraction and lat deviation.

Question 6

Cranial nerve 6

Answer 6

Abducens, Pt sitting and abduct eyes

Question 7

Cranial nerve 7

Answer 7

Facial, The pt is asked to distinguish between sweet and salty sub on ant portion of the tongue. Mimic facial expressions

Question 8

Cranial nerve 8

Answer 8

Vestibulocochlear, ticking watch 18-24 inches and 512 hz tuning fork w Rinne or weber test

Question 9

Cranial nerve 9

Answer 9

Glossopharyngeal, gag reflex, taste post 1/3 tongue

Question 10

Cranial nerve 10

Answer 10

Vagus, gag reflex and movmt of soft palate and uvula

Question 11

Cranial nerve 11

Answer 11

Accessory, shld shrug

Question 12

Cranial nerve 12

Answer 12

Hypoglossal, stick out tongue or dev to one side