Asked by Christanne Blackmon on Jun 26, 2024
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The nurse is assessing the cranial nerves. To assess cranial nerve XII, what should the nurse ask the patient to do?
A) Say "ahh".
B) Stick out tongue.
C) Smile and then frown.
D) Follow the nurses fingers through the six cardinal positions of gaze.
Cranial Nerve XII
Also known as the Hypoglossal Nerve, responsible for controlling the movements of the tongue.
Cardinal Positions
Refers to the primary directions in which an individual can move their eyes, aiding in the assessment of ocular muscle function.
- Identify specific procedures and techniques for assessing various physical systems.
- Differentiate between normal and abnormal findings in health assessments.
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JM
jigyasa mukharyaJun 27, 2024
Final Answer :
B
Explanation :
Cranial nerve XII is the hypoglossal nerve. To assess its function, the nurse should ask the patient to stick out his or her tongue and observe for the location (midline is normal) and any fasiculations. Having the patient say "ahh" assesses cranial nerve IX, having the patient smile and frown is assessing cranial nerve VII, and having the patient follow the nurses fingers through the six cardinal positions of gaze assesses cranial nerves III, IV, and VI.
Learning Objectives
- Identify specific procedures and techniques for assessing various physical systems.
- Differentiate between normal and abnormal findings in health assessments.
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