Cranial nerves Flashcards
1
Q
Olfactory
A
Smell tests
2
Q
Optic
A
Sight tests
3
Q
Oculomotor
A
Shining a light in the eye, up/down/medial gaze
4
Q
Trochlear
A
Down/lateral gaze
5
Q
Trigeminal
A
Test by clenching teeth and push down on their jaw
6
Q
Abducens
A
Lateral gaze
7
Q
Facial
A
Close eyes tight, smile with teeth, taste sweet/sour, whistle/push cheeks
8
Q
Vestibulocochlear
A
Can you hear watch ticking or someone snapping, test their balance`
9
Q
Glossopharyngeal
A
Can you swallow, gag reflex
10
Q
Vagus
A
Say “aaaaaaa”
11
Q
Accessory
A
Resisted shrug of the shoulder
12
Q
Hypoglossal
A
Stick your tongue, will move toward the injured side
13
Q
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