Cranial Nerves Flashcards
1
Q
Name of CN I
A
Olfactory
2
Q
Function of CN I
A
Sensory - controls the sense of smell
3
Q
How to test CN I
A
Place a smell under the patient’s nose and see if they can identify it
4
Q
Name of CN II
A
Optic
5
Q
Function of CN II
A
Sensory - controls central and peripheral vision
6
Q
How to test CN II
A
- vision charts
- peripheral vision test - note when the patient can no longer see you fingers as you move them further away laterally
7
Q
Name of CN III
A
Oculomotor
8
Q
Function of CN III
A
sensory & motor - pupilar restriction
9
Q
How to test CN III
A
Penlight in eyes - look for PERRLA
10
Q
Name of CN IV
A
Trochlear
11
Q
Function of CN IV
A
motor - moves eye down
12
Q
How to test CN IV
A
6 cardinal fields of gaze
13
Q
Name of CN V
A
Trigeminal
14
Q
Function of CN V
A
motor & sensory - face
15
Q
How to test CN V
A
- check sensory with cotton ball and sharp object - looking for identification of sharp or dull sensation identification
- coordinal reflex check (mostly used in unconscious patients)
- look to see if they can move their mouth (talking, chewing)
