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Begin all physical assessments with this
What is inspection
Assessment of the oculomotor nerve, the trochlear nerve and the abducens nerve is achieved by this.
What is the Cardinal Movements of Gaze
Cranial Nerve VIII
What is the acoustic nerve
Say “ahhh” and note soft palate and uvula rise in midline
What is a test for cranial nerve X, the vagus nerve.
Palpate pulsation just below angle of the jaw one side at a time
What is how to assess the carotid pulse
This pulse can be palpated bilaterally in the ______area of the head
What is the temporal pulse
Visual acuity and peripheral vision is innervated by this.
What is cranial nerve II, the optic nerve
Rudimentary assessment of hearing
What is the Whisper Test
Tonsils touch the uvula
What are grade 3 tonsils
The number of pairs of cervical lymph nodes
What is 10
Nerve that innervates the face and allows for smiling
What is CN VII or the Facial Nerve
PERRLA
What is the acronym for Pupils, Equal, Round, Reactive to Light and Accommodation
Pull pinna up and back on an adult
What is how to use an otoscope
Cranial nerve that controls the tongue. It should protrude in midline; be free of any tremor, loss of movement, or deviation to side.
What is Cranial Nerve XII, the hypoglossal nerve
An enlarged thyroid is called this
What is a goiter
Headache that is often accompanied by visual disturbances and an "aura"
What is a migraine headache
A rudimentary assessment of peripheral vision
What is confrontation
Accumulation can interfere with Whispered Voice Test
What is cerumen
With gloves donned, begin with anterior structures and move posteriorly; use tongue blade to retract structures and bright light for optimal visualization.
What is the procedure to assess the mouth
Place your hands on the clients shoulder and ask the client to shrug the shoulders against resistance
What is assessment of Cranial Nerve XI, (the Accessory Nerve)
Characterized by unilateral facial drooping which may be temporary or permanent
What is Bell's Palsy
Oculomotor, trochlear and abducens
What are the nerves that control extra-ocular movements
Shiny and translucent, with a pearl-gray color. Cone of light at 5 o'clock position in right ear, 7 o'clock in the left ear.
What are the characteristics of a "normal" tympanic membrane
The opening of parotid salivary gland that looks like a small dimple opposite upper second molar.
What is the Stenson's Duct
Following a set pattern, use two fingers with a light rotating motion
What is how to palpate the cervical lymph nodes