Brainscape's Knowledge GenomeTM

Browse over 1 million classes created by top students, professors, publishers, and experts.


See full index

General Nursing Knowledge > Cranial Nerves > Flashcards

Cranial Nerves Flashcards

You may prefer our related Brainscape-certified flashcards:
Nursing Mental Health flashcards Nursing Management of Care flashcards NCLEX-PN® flashcards NCLEX-RN® flashcards Nursing Fundamentals flashcards Nursing Pediatrics flashcards Nursing Safety & Infection flashcards Nursing Pharmacology flashcards Nursing Maternity flashcards Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) flashcards
1
Q

Cranial Nerve I

A

Olfactory

How to Test: patency, scent one nare at a time

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
2
Q

Cranial Nerve II

A

Optic

How to Test: vision screen, ophthalmoscopic exam, confrontation

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
3
Q

Cranial Nerve III

A

Oculomotor

How to Test: six points of gaze, PERRLA, eyelids

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
4
Q

Cranial Nerve IV

A

Trochlear

How to Test: six points of gaze, PERRLA, eyelids

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
5
Q

Cranial Nerve V

A

Trigeminal
How to Test: inspect for atrophy and tremors, jaws for strength and tone when clenched, superficial pain and touch sensation to forehead, cheeks, and chin

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
6
Q

Cranial Nerve VI

A

Abducens

How to Test: six points of gaze, PERRLA, eyelids

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
7
Q

Cranial Nerve VII

A

Facial

How to Test: symmetry with smile and frown, puffed cheeks, wrinkle forehead, raise eyebrows

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
8
Q

Cranial Nerve VIII

A

Vestibulocochlear (Acoustic)

How to Test: hearing conversation, whisper test, Weber and Rinne Tests

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
9
Q

Cranial Nerve IX

A

Glossopharyngeal

How to Test: gag reflex, symmetry of uvula and tonsillar pillars with Ahh sound

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
10
Q

Cranial Nerve X

A

Vagus

How to Test: gag reflex, symmetry of uvula and tonsillar pillars with Ahh sound

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
11
Q

Cranial Nerve XI

A

Accessory

How to Test: trapezius, sternomastoid (muscles symmetrical in size and equal in strength)

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
12
Q

Cranial Nerve XII

A

Hypoglossal

How to Test: tongue and mouth for symmetry, tremors, atrophy, tongue protrudes in midline

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly

General Nursing Knowledge (5 decks)

Brainscape helps you reach your goals faster, through stronger study habits.
© 2024 Bold Learning Solutions. Terms and Conditions