Cranial nerves Flashcards
1
Q
CN 1 Olfactory
A
alcohol wipe under nose should elicit a grimace
2
Q
CN II ( optic), CN III (Oculomotor), IV (trochlear) and VI (Abducens)
A
light in eyes cause rapid eye closure
baby head should follow your face 8-10 inches away
3
Q
CN V (trigeminal), IX (glossopharyngeal) and XII Hypoglossal
A
rooting and sucking reflexes
swallowing assessed by observing latch
4
Q
CN VII ( facial)
A
labella tap assess for blinking
5
Q
CN ( auditory)
A
assess infant in a quiet room to observe their reaction to sound
