EXAM 1- cranial nerves

Question 1

what test are done for CN 1

Answer 1

• observation of the external nose
• observation of the internal nasal passage
• sense of smell( each side)

Question 2

what test are done for CN 2

Answer 2

• observation of the eyes
• visual acuity
• gross visual field ( peripheral vision or Confrontaion)
• pupillary light reflex( CN 2 or CN3)
• ophthalmoscopic exam

Question 3

what tests are done for CN 3,4,and 6

Answer 3

• observation of the eyes
• corneal light reflex
• pupillary light reflex(CN 2 or CN3)
• cardinal fields of gaze ( watch for nystagmus CN 3,4,6)

Question 4

what tests are done for CN 5

Answer 4

• corneal blink reflex
• light touch sensation
• sharp sensation on the face
• inspect muscles of mastication for tone and straight
• jaw jerk reflex
• General sensation of the anterior 2/3 of the tongue

Question 5

what tests are done for CN 7

Answer 5

• Check musculature of the face (smile, look up)

- Check taste ( ant 2/3 of tougue)

Question 6

what tests are done for CN 8

Answer 6

• observation of the external ears
• observation of the internal ears
• rinne test
• weber test
• finger rustle test
• schwabach test
• watch tick test

Question 7

what tests are done for CN 9 and 10

Answer 7

• AAHHHHH
• gag reflex ( posterior 1/3 of tongue)
• check phonation ( Kuh la mi)

Question 8

what tests are done for CN 11

Answer 8

• shoulder elevation

- muscle strength

Question 9

what tests are done for CN 12

Answer 9

• stick out tongue

- tongue in cheek test