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 C

Explanation

A. Vas deferens is a duct that transports sperm from the epididymis to the ejaculatory duct but isn't an accessory glandular structure.
B. Scrotum is the sac of skin that houses the testes but isn't an accessory gland.
C. The prostate gland is an accessory glandular structure in males responsible for producing part of the seminal fluid.
D. Testis is the primary male reproductive organ responsible for sperm production but isn't an accessory gland.

A. The central nervous system consists of the brain and electrical impulse stimulators. B. The central nervous system is made up of the hypothalamus and cerebral nerves. C. The central nervous system is made up of the brain and spinal cord. D. The central nervous system includes the peripheral and autonomic components.

Correct Answer is C

Explanation

A. This option inaccurately includes "electrical impulse stimulators," which is not a recognized component of the central nervous system. The central nervous system comprises the brain and spinal cord.
B. The hypothalamus and cerebral nerves are parts of the nervous system but do not represent the entirety of the central nervous system.
C. The central nervous system consists specifically of the brain and spinal cord, responsible for coordinating and processing sensory information.
D. The peripheral and autonomic components belong to the broader nervous system but are not part of the central nervous system.

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