HEAD AND FACE

Question 1

HEAD

Answer 1

• Inspect head/scalp/hair

* Palpate head/scalp/hair

Question 2

FACE

Answer 2

• Inspect
• Check for symmetry
• To assess Cranial Nerve 7, check the following: 
– Raise eyebrows
– Smile
– Frown
– Show teeth
– Puff out cheeks
– Tightly close eyes

Question 3

FACE - CRANIAL NERVE 7 TEST

Answer 3

– Raise eyebrows
– Smile
– Frown
– Show teeth
– Puff out cheeks
– Tightly close eyes

Question 4

CRANIAL NERVE VII FUNCTION

Answer 4

The facial nerve provides both sensory and motor functions, including: moving muscles used for facial expressions as well as some muscles in your jaw. providing a sense of taste for most of your tongue.

Question 5

CRANIAL NERVE VII LOCATION

Answer 5

The two 7th Cranial Nerves (CN VII) are located on either side of the brainstem, at the top of the medulla.

Question 6

CRANIAL NERVE VII MAIN FUNCTION

Answer 6

The main function of each of the two 7th cranial nerves is facial movement on the same side (ipsilateral).

Question 7

CRANIAL NERVE VII STIMULATION

Answer 7

Left sided forehead wrinkle, left eyelid closure, and movement of the left half of the face is stimulated by the left 7th cranial nerve. Lacrimation (tearing) and salivation are also stimulated by the 7th cranial nerve. The 7th cranial nerve also has some sensory component including the sense of taste (anterior 2/3 of the tongue).

Question 8

EYES

Answer 8

• Inspects external eye structures
• Inspect color of conjunctiva and sclera
• PERRLA
– Pupils Equal, Round, Reactive to Light, & Accommodation

Question 9

EYES - PERRLA

Answer 9

Pupils Equal, Round, Reactive to Light, & Accommodation