A nurse is assessing a client's cranial nerves. Which of the following methods should the nurse use to assess cranial nerve V?

Listen to the client's speech.

Ask them to read a Snellen chart.

Ask them to identify scented aromas.

Ask them to clench their teeth.

Answer and Explanation

The Correct Answer is D

A.   Listening to speech primarily involves cranial nerves related to speech production (e.g., CN V, CN VII, CN XII) but not specifically for CN V.
B.   Reading a Snellen chart assesses visual acuity, primarily involving cranial nerve II (optic nerve).
C.   Identifying scented aromas involves olfactory nerve (cranial nerve I) assessment.
D.   Asking the client to clench their teeth evaluates the function of the muscles of mastication, which is controlled by cranial nerve V (trigeminal nerve).

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Correct Answer is B

Explanation

A. The vertebral column refers to the series of vertebrae forming the backbone, not specifically the shock absorbers.
B. Intervertebral disks are the fibrocartilage pads between vertebrae that act as shock absorbers, allowing movement and cushioning the spine.
C. The vertebral foramen is the opening in the vertebrae through which the spinal cord passes.
D. The nucleus pulposus is the gel-like inner core of the intervertebral disk, contributing to its flexibility and shock-absorbing properties.

A. The basal ganglia are responsible for controlling voluntary movement B. Motor pathways of the spinal cord and brainstem synapse in the thalamus C. The cerebellum is the center for speech and emotions D. The hypothalamus controls body temperature and regulates sleep

Correct Answer is D

Explanation

A. The basal ganglia are involved in motor control and learning but not specifically in controlling voluntary movement.
B. Motor pathways do not directly synapse in the thalamus; the thalamus serves as a relay station for sensory information.
C. The cerebellum is primarily involved in coordination, balance, and muscle control, not in speech and emotions.
D. The hypothalamus plays a crucial role in regulating body temperature, controlling hunger, thirst, fatigue, and regulating sleep cycles.

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