Which of the Cranial Nerves Should Be Tested When a Patient

question 4

Multiple Choice

Which of the cranial nerves should be tested when a patient presents with right-sided facial droop and inability to close the right eye?

• A) Cranial nerve III
• B) Cranial nerve V
• C) Cranial nerve VII
• D) Cranial nerve X

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Definitions:

Olfaction

The sense of smell, a chemical sensing system that allows the detection of volatile substances in the environment.

Gustation

The sense of taste, which is one of the five sensory systems and is initiated by flavor compounds stimulating the taste buds on the tongue.

Chemical Senses

Sense modalities including taste and smell, which involve the detection of chemicals in the environment and play a critical role in the experiences of flavor and scent.

Gestalt Principle

A concept in psychology that proposes the mind integrates patterns and objects into whole forms rather than perceiving the parts separately.