NURS5004 - Exam 3 (Cranial Nerves) Flashcards
How would you test Cranial Nerve I in an adult?
Have them identify a familiar fragrance
What is Cranial Nerve I called?
Olfactory
What is the function of Cranial Nerve I?
Smell
What is Cranial Nerve II called?
Optic
What is the function of Cranial Nerve II?
Vision and Pupillary Reflex
What is Cranial Nerve III called?
Oculomotor
What is the function of Cranial Nerve III?
Eye movement, lens shape, and pupil constriction
What is Cranial Nerve IV called?
Trochlear
What is the function of Cranial Nerve IV?
Down & inward eye movement
What is Cranial Nerve V called?
Trigeminal
What is the function of Cranial Nerve V?
Mastication, sensation of face/scalp/cornea/mucous membranes of nose and mouth
What is Cranial Nerve VI called?
Abducens
What is the function of Cranial Nerve VI?
Lateral eye movement
What is Cranial Nerve VII called?
Facial
What is the function of Cranial Nerve VII?
Facial muscles, close eyes, labial speech, saliva and tear secretion, front 2/3 of taste on tongue
What is Cranial Nerve VIII called?
Acoustic
What is the function of Cranial Nerve VIII?
Hearing and equilibrium
What is Cranial Nerve IX called?
Glossopharyngeal
What is the function of Cranial Nerve IX?
Phonation, swallowing, back 1/3 of taste on tongue, gag reflex, parotid gland, and carotid reflex
What is Cranial Nerve X called?
Vagus
What is the function of Cranial Nerve X?
Talking, swallowing, pharynx, viscera, carotid reflex, and sensation from the carotid
What is Cranial Nerve XI called?
Spinal Accessory
What is the function of Cranial Nerve XI?
Movement of trapezius and sternomastoid muscles
What is Cranial Nerve XII called?
Hypoglossal
What is the function of Cranial Nerve XII?
Movement of the tongue
How would you test Cranial Nerve II in an infant?
Optical blink reflex and looks at object close in front of face
How would you test Cranial Nerve III in an infant?
Optical blink reflex and looks at object close in front of face
How would you test Cranial Nerve IV in an infant?
Optical blink reflex and looks at object close in front of face
How would you test Cranial Nerve V in an infant?
Rooting and sucking reflexes
How would you test Cranial Nerve VI in an infant?
Optical blink reflex and looks at object close in front of face
How would you test Cranial Nerve VII in an infant?
Observe facial expression when crying
How would you test Cranial Nerve VIII in an infant?
Acoustic blink reflex
How would you test Cranial Nerve IX in an infant?
Swallowing and gag reflex
How would you test Cranial Nerve X in an infant?
Swallowing and gag reflex
How would you test Cranial Nerve XII in an infant?
Coordinated sucking and swallowing ability
How would you test Cranial Nerve II in a child?
Snellen chart or symbols vision test
How would you test Cranial Nerve III in a child?
Have child follow object with eyes through the cardinal gazes (hold head still if necessary)
How would you test Cranial Nerve IV in a child?
Have child follow object with eyes through the cardinal gazes (hold head still if necessary)
How would you test Cranial Nerve V in a child?
Watch child chew a cookie or cracker
How would you test Cranial Nerve VI in a child?
Have child follow object with eyes through the cardinal gazes (hold head still if necessary)
How would you test Cranial Nerve VII in a child?
Ask them to show their teeth or have them imitate you puffing out your cheeks
How would you test Cranial Nerve VIII in a child?
Whisper test or turning to the sound of a bell
How would you test Cranial Nerve IX in a child?
Gag reflex
How would you test Cranial Nerve X in a child?
Gag reflex
How would you test Cranial Nerve XI in a child?
Have them raise their arms overhead
How would you test Cranial Nerve XII in a child?
Have them stick out their tongue
How would you test Cranial Nerve II in an adult?
Snellen visual acuity test
How would you test Cranial Nerve III in an adult?
Extra-ocular eye muscles, PERRLA, Cardinal Gazes
How would you test Cranial Nerve IV in an adult?
Extra-ocular eye muscles, PERRLA, Cardinal Gazes
How would you test Cranial Nerve VI in an adult?
Extra-ocular eye muscles, PERRLA, Cardinal Gazes
How would you test Cranial Nerve V in an adult?
Corneal reflex, clench teeth while palpating TMJ, touch sensation on the face
How would you test Cranial Nerve VII in an adult?
Smile, frown, puff cheeks, raise eyebrows
How would you test Cranial Nerve VIII in an adult?
Whisper test, Webber, and Rinne
How would you test Cranial Nerve IX in an adult?
Swallow, gag reflex, uvula symmetry while saying, “Aah”
How would you test Cranial Nerve X in an adult?
Swallow, gag reflex, uvula symmetry while saying, “Aah”
How would you test Cranial Nerve XI in an adult?
Shrug shoulders against resistance or turn head against resistance
How would you test Cranial Nerve XII in an adult?
Stick out tongue and move in all directions