To Assess the Functioning of the Trigeminal and Facial Nerves

question 9

Multiple Choice

To assess the functioning of the trigeminal and facial nerves (CN V and VII) , the nurse should

• A) apply a cotton wisp strand to the cornea.
• B) have the patient read a magazine or book.
• C) shine a bright light into the patient's pupil.
• D) check for unilateral drooping of the eyelids.

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Definitions:

Confidence Interval

A range of values, derived from sample data, that is likely to contain the value of an unknown population parameter with a specified level of confidence.

Confidence Interval

A variety of values, sourced from sample statistics, with a high likelihood of containing an undetermined population parameter's value.

Sample Size

The number of observations or elements selected from a population to be analyzed.

Population Mean

The average of a set of values in an entire population, representing the central tendency of the population.