Cranial Nerves Flashcards
Cranial Nerve I
Olfactory
How to Test: patency, scent one nare at a time
Cranial Nerve II
Optic
How to Test: vision screen, ophthalmoscopic exam, confrontation
Cranial Nerve III
Oculomotor
How to Test: six points of gaze, PERRLA, eyelids
Cranial Nerve IV
Trochlear
How to Test: six points of gaze, PERRLA, eyelids
Cranial Nerve V
Trigeminal
How to Test: inspect for atrophy and tremors, jaws for strength and tone when clenched, superficial pain and touch sensation to forehead, cheeks, and chin
Cranial Nerve VI
Abducens
How to Test: six points of gaze, PERRLA, eyelids
Cranial Nerve VII
Facial
How to Test: symmetry with smile and frown, puffed cheeks, wrinkle forehead, raise eyebrows
Cranial Nerve VIII
Vestibulocochlear (Acoustic)
How to Test: hearing conversation, whisper test, Weber and Rinne Tests
Cranial Nerve IX
Glossopharyngeal
How to Test: gag reflex, symmetry of uvula and tonsillar pillars with Ahh sound
Cranial Nerve X
Vagus
How to Test: gag reflex, symmetry of uvula and tonsillar pillars with Ahh sound
Cranial Nerve XI
Accessory
How to Test: trapezius, sternomastoid (muscles symmetrical in size and equal in strength)
Cranial Nerve XII
Hypoglossal
How to Test: tongue and mouth for symmetry, tremors, atrophy, tongue protrudes in midline
