Question 1

If there is a unilateral CN IX/X deficit…

Accepted Answer

A) As the soft palate rises during "Ahhh",the uvula deviates toward the affected side 
B) The uvula remains in the midline as the affected side of the soft palate rises 
C) As the soft palate rises during "Ahhh",the uvula deviates toward the unaffected side 
D) The uvula does not rise as the soft palate rises 
A) As the soft palate rises during "Ahhh",the uvula deviates toward the affected side 
B) The uvula remains in the midline as the affected side of the soft palate rises 
C) As the soft palate rises during "Ahhh",the uvula deviates toward the unaffected side 
D) The uvula does not rise as the soft palate rises C

Question 2

If in your visual field exam,the patient is unable to see any objects in the temporal visual field of the right eye and the nasal visual field of the left eye,what is the best description?

Accepted Answer

A) Temporal homonomous hemianopsia 
B) Right homonomous hemianopsia 
C) Bitemporal hemianopsia 
D) Hemianopsia resulting from right cerebrovascular accident (CV
A)  
A) Temporal homonomous hemianopsia 
B) Right homonomous hemianopsia 
C) Bitemporal hemianopsia 
D) Hemianopsia resulting from right cerebrovascular accident (CV
A)  B

Question 3

Which is true of the ocular movement examination?

Accepted Answer

A) It is testing for CN III,IV,and V 
B) CN IV controls adduction of the eye 
C) CN III controls abduction of the eye 
D) If the right eye is not able to depress in an adducted position,it indicates CN IV dysfunction. 
A) It is testing for CN III,IV,and V 
B) CN IV controls adduction of the eye 
C) CN III controls abduction of the eye 
D) If the right eye is not able to depress in an adducted position,it indicates CN IV dysfunction. D

Question 4

If there is unilateral weakness/paralysis of the tongue following CVA,which statement explains why the protruding tongue deviates to the affected side?

Accepted Answer

A) The affected side of the tongues moves further forward than the unaffected side of the tongue 
B) The affected side of the tongue does not translate forward,whereas the unaffected side does movement forward 
C) Both sides of the tongue translate forward but the affected side is stiff and immobile 
D) The stiff tongue on the affected side prevents both sides from moving forward 
A) The affected side of the tongues moves further forward than the unaffected side of the tongue 
B) The affected side of the tongue does not translate forward,whereas the unaffected side does movement forward 
C) Both sides of the tongue translate forward but the affected side is stiff and immobile 
D) The stiff tongue on the affected side prevents both sides from moving forward

Question 5

Which of the following is appropriate in testing for CN II visual field screening?

Accepted Answer

A) Snellen chart testing 
B) Testing the ability to see objects in the peripheral vision 
C) Test visual field in both eyes simultaneously 
D) Testing for excessive intraocular pressure 
A) Snellen chart testing 
B) Testing the ability to see objects in the peripheral vision 
C) Test visual field in both eyes simultaneously 
D) Testing for excessive intraocular pressure

Question 6

During the Weber Test to detect sensorineural hearing loss…

Accepted Answer

A) With tuning fork midline on top of the skull,the vibration seems louder in the unaffected ear 
B) The tuning fork placed behind the ear,and air conduction lasts longer than bone conduction 
C) With tuning fork midline on top of the skull,air conduction lasts longer than bone conduction 
D) With the tuning fork placed behind the ear,the vibration seems louder in the ipsilateral ear 
A) With tuning fork midline on top of the skull,the vibration seems louder in the unaffected ear 
B) The tuning fork placed behind the ear,and air conduction lasts longer than bone conduction 
C) With tuning fork midline on top of the skull,air conduction lasts longer than bone conduction 
D) With the tuning fork placed behind the ear,the vibration seems louder in the ipsilateral ear

Question 7

The facial motor characteristics that result from a right cerebral CVA include:

Accepted Answer

A) Facial paralysis of the left side of the forehead and face 
B) Ptosis on the right side of the face 
C) Facial paralysis of the left side of the face more than forehead 
D) Droopy corner of the mouth on the right side 
A) Facial paralysis of the left side of the forehead and face 
B) Ptosis on the right side of the face 
C) Facial paralysis of the left side of the face more than forehead 
D) Droopy corner of the mouth on the right side

Question 8

Cranial nerves are…

Accepted Answer

A) Spinal nerves that innervate facial structures 
B) Peripheral nerves that emerge from the brain or brainstem 
C) Considered part of the central nervous system 
D) Nerves from the brainstem that can innervate distal limb musculature 
A) Spinal nerves that innervate facial structures 
B) Peripheral nerves that emerge from the brain or brainstem 
C) Considered part of the central nervous system 
D) Nerves from the brainstem that can innervate distal limb musculature

Question 9

The inability to elevate the eyelid on one side,termed ptosis,with a droopy eyelid is related to…

Accepted Answer

A) Dysfunction of CN III 
B) Dysfunction of CN VII 
C) Dysfunction of CN IV 
D) Dysfunction of CN V 
A) Dysfunction of CN III 
B) Dysfunction of CN VII 
C) Dysfunction of CN IV 
D) Dysfunction of CN V

Question 10

Which of the following could result from a dysfunction of cranial nerve (CN) IV?

Accepted Answer

A) Inability to abduct the eye 
B) Homonomous hemianopsia 
C) Visual field deficit 
D) Diplopia 
A) Inability to abduct the eye 
B) Homonomous hemianopsia 
C) Visual field deficit 
D) Diplopia

Exam 7: Examination and Evaluation of Cranial Nerves

If there is a unilateral CN IX/X deficit…

If in your visual field exam,the patient is unable to see any objects in the temporal visual field of the right eye and the nasal visual field of the left eye,what is the best description?

Which is true of the ocular movement examination?

If there is unilateral weakness/paralysis of the tongue following CVA,which statement explains why the protruding tongue deviates to the affected side?

Which of the following is appropriate in testing for CN II visual field screening?

During the Weber Test to detect sensorineural hearing loss…

The facial motor characteristics that result from a right cerebral CVA include:

Cranial nerves are…

The inability to elevate the eyelid on one side,termed ptosis,with a droopy eyelid is related to…

Which of the following could result from a dysfunction of cranial nerve (CN) IV?

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