STEP 6 Flashcards
1
Q
What cranial nerve are we assessing at step 6?
A
(III) Oculomotor
(IV) Trochlear
(VI) Abducens
2
Q
What / how are we assessing these cranial nerves?
A
This will assess the movement if the eyes.
- Ask if the patient had double vision
- Ask patient to keep head still and then ask them to follow a finger with their eyes.
3
Q
What are we looking for with cranial nerves- Oculomotor, trochlear and abducens ?
A
Ptosis (eyelid drooping)
Nystagmus (repetitive and involuntary eye movement)
