Cranial nerves Testing

Question 1

I - Olfactory

Answer 1

Close eyes, cover 1 nare and what do you smell?

Question 2

II - Optic

Answer 2

Read that/this

Question 3

III - Oculomotor
IV - Trochlear
VI - Abducens

Answer 3

III: PERRLA
IV: 6 Cardinal Points of gaze “H” (Lid lag-Superior Oblique
VI: More H (Nystagmus-Latius Rectus

Question 4

VII - Facial

Answer 4

6 faces (Smile-teeth, smile-no teeth, Surprise, Clench eyes, Duck Face & Puffy Cheeks)
Defer taste: anterior 2/3 tongue Sweet, salty

Question 5

V - Trigeminal

Answer 5

Caress Brow, Cheek and trace Chin. LHorn=Bite

Question 6

IX - Glossopharyngeal
X - Vagus

Answer 6

Say ahh(watch Uvula and soft palate asymmetry), Tilt head up and swallow(watch for esophageal distention)
Defer taste: Sour/Bitter-posterior 1/3 tongue, Gag reflex

Question 7

XI - Spinal Accessory

Answer 7

Trapezius(shoulder shrugs against resistance)
Sternocleidomastoid (Turn head against resistance)

Question 8

XII - Hypoglossal

Answer 8

inspect protruded tongue then move up down, side to side
Lateral Tongue movement, strength against cheeks
Quality of lingual sounds L, T, D, N.