Exam Preview for 1644: Cranial Nerve Anatomy and Physiology, and Ex

Cranial Nerve Anatomy and Physiology, and Examination

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1. Which of the following describes a cranial nerve? A nerve that emerges from brain/brainstem A nerve that relays information to the head and neck The human body has 12 pairs All of the above
2. Which cranial nerve injury is suspected if the patient has difficulty demonstrating appropriate jaw opening and closure using incentive spirometry? Cranial Nerve V, Trigiminal Cranial Nerve I, Olfactory Cranial Nerve XI, (Spinal) Accessory Cranial Nerve VIII, Vestibulocochlear
3. Which cranial nerve injury is suspected if the patient has difficulty demonstrating an appropriate lip seal around the mouthpiece of their small volume nebulizer? Cranial Nerve II, Optic Cranial Nerve III, Oculomotor Cranial Nerve IV, Trochlear Cranial Nerve VII, Facial
4. Which cranial nerve helps produce a cough reflex? Cranial Nerve X, Vagus Cranial Nerve V, Trigeminal Cranial Nerve VI, Abducens Cranial Nerve IX, Glossopharyngeal
5. Evidence of a lesion on the Spinal Accessory nerve (CN XI) may be suspected when a patient is unable to demonstrate: Shoulder shrug / head turn Nasal flaring Cough clearance Saliva control