Which of the Following Assessment Data of the Oculomotor Nerve

question 3

Multiple Choice

Which of the following assessment data of the oculomotor nerve make the nurse suspicious of a possible supratentorial herniation and compression of the brainstem?

• A) Absent corneal reflexes
• B) Development of nystagmus
• C) Right pupil does not react to light
• D) Left pupil is 10 mm in size

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Definitions:

Sydney

A major city in Australia known for its iconic Opera House, Harbour Bridge, and as a leading global city in arts, commerce, education, and tourism.

Proximal Stimulus

The stimulus energies that directly interact with sensory receptors.

Distal Stimulus

An object or event in the outside world that provides the source of information that our sensory receptors respond to, as opposed to the perception (proximal stimulus) of the object or event formed in our minds.

Retina

The light-sensitive layer at the back of the eye that captures images and sends them to the brain via the optic nerve.