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I Olfactory nerve test?
Asked to smell substances
oil of cloves & vanilla
& identify
II Optic nerve test?
Peripheral vision tested
and vison with eye chart.
Fundus of eye viewed with ophthalmoscope.
III Oculomotor nerve test?
Pupils are examined for
size shape and equality.
Penlight used to test
reflex? Test the ability
to follow an object
with eyes.
IV Trochlear Nerve testing?
Pupils are examined for
size shape and equality.
Penlight used to test
reflex? Test the ability
to follow an object with eyes.
V Trigeminal nerve testing?
Test sensation of pain,
touch temperature. Test
with hot, cold objects
safety pin. Corneal reflex
is tested with wisp of
cotton. Asked to clench
his teeth, open mouth
against resistance &
move jaw side to side.
VI Abducens nerve testing?
Pupils are examined for
size shape and equality.
Penlight used to test
reflex? Test the ability
to follow an object with eyes.
VII Facial nerve testing?
Anterior 2/3 of tongue is
tested for the ability to
taste sweet, sour,& bitter
substances. Symmetry of face
is checked. Asked to smile,
whistle, close eyes ect..
Tearing assessed with
ammonia fumes.
VIII Vestibulocochlear
nerve testing?
Check hearing with a
tuning fork. Hearing
checked by air &
bone conduction.
IX Glossopharyngeal nerve testing?
Postion of uvula is checked.
Gag & swallowing reflexes
are checked. Asked to speak
& cough. Posterior 1/3 of
tongue may be tested for taste.
X Vagus nerve testing?
Postion of uvula is checked.
Gag & swallowing reflexes
are checked. Asked to speak
& cough. Posterior 1/3 of
tongue may be tested for taste.
XI Accessory nerve testing?
Sternocleidomastoid and
trapezius muscles are
checked for strength.
Asked to rotate head &
shoulders against Resistance.
XII Hypoglossal nerve testing.
Asked to protrude & retract
tongue, any deviations in
position is noted