Test?

Question 1

I

Answer 1

peppermint or coffee

Question 2

II

Answer 2

Snellen eye chart, peripheral field tests, back of eye observation (ophthalmoscope), pupillary movements, rapid involuntary eye movements

Question 3

III

Answer 3

“H” test / light

Question 4

IV

Answer 4

“H” test / light

Question 5

V

Answer 5

sensory: sharp, dull, light touch over face
motor: strength of jaw

Question 6

VI

Answer 6

“H” test / light

Question 7

VII

Answer 7

ask patient to use different facial muscles

Question 8

VIII

Answer 8

HEARING: whisper to patient, tuning forks (hear sound better through vibrations through skull vs. being held to ear = sound conduction problems)

BALANCE: IF the vestibular apparatus is compromised, balance is impaired. ROMBERG test (stand with eyes closed) and testing gait

Question 9

What is nystagmus? When is it often seen?

Answer 9

rapid, involuntary eye movement. In patients with an impaired vestibular function (CN VIII) (could also be nauseous)

Question 10

IX

Answer 10

stimulate gag reflex (however many healthy people have a diminished gag reflex, so not the most accurate) –> tongue will elevate (CN X) when stimulation is detected (IX)

Question 11

X

Answer 11

listen to patients voice (hoarse = damage)

Question 12

XI

Answer 12

turning head with resistance, shrugging shoulders

Question 13

XII

Answer 13

stick out tongue and move in side to side