Part of the Neurological Examination Involves Evaluating the Response of the Cranial

question 13

Multiple Choice

Part of the neurological examination involves evaluating the response of the cranial nerves.To test cranial nerve VIII,which of the following actions should the nurse take?

• A) Ask the patient to read printed material.
• B) Assess the directions of the gaze.
• C) Assess the patient's ability to hear the spoken word.
• D) Ask the patient to say "ah," and observe movement of the palate and pharynx.

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Definitions:

Audition

The formal term for the sense of hearing, or the process by which sound waves are converted into neural signals that the brain interprets.

Underextension

The overly restrictive use of words, common in early language development, where a child uses a word only for a specific object rather than for all objects that belong to a particular category.

Referential Style

A language learning approach in which individuals predominantly use language to refer to people and objects in their environment.

Holophrasing

The use of a single word by a child to express a complex idea or complete thought, typical in early language development.