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1
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3 ways we evaluate CN I

A

observe external nose,
observe internal nasal passage,
check sense of smell (testing each nostril separately)

2
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5 things to check for CN II

A
observe the eyes (limbus to lid and limbus to canthi),
visual acuity (near or far),
peripheral vision aka confrontation,
pupillary light reflex,
ophthalmoscopic exam
3
Q

What 2 nerves are simultaneously tested along with CN3?

A

CN IV and VI

4
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4 ways to check CN III, IV, and VI

A

observe the eye (limbus to lid, limbus to canthi),
corneal light reflex,
pupillary light reflex (may be II or III),
6 cardinal fields of gaze

5
Q

6 ways to check CN V

A

corneal blink reflex,
light touch sensation on the face,
sharp sensation on the face,
tone and strength of mastication muscles,
jaw jerk reflex,
general sensation of anterior 2/3 of tongue

6
Q

2 ways to check VII

A

musculature of the face,

taste on anterior 2/3 of the tongue

7
Q

7 ways to test VIII

A
observe external ears,
observe internal ears,
Rinne test,
Weber test,
Finger rustle,
Schwabach,
Watch tick
8
Q

What CN is simultaneously checked along with CN X

A

IX

9
Q

3 ways to check IX and X

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say Ahhhhh (soft palate should elevate),
Gag reflex (posterior 1/3 of the tongue),
check phonation (K-L-M test)
10
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What is the K-L-M test?

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have the patient pronounce the sounds “kuh” “la” and “mi”

11
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2 ways to check XI

A
shoulder elevation, 
muscle strength (SCM and traps)
12
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2 ways to check XII

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stick out tongue (fasciculation, atrophy, deviation),

tongue in cheek test