GROSS ANATOMY

GROSS ANATOMY

CRANIAL NERVES

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Have patient identify a familiar scent with eyes closed
A
CN I
B
CN II
C
CN III
D
CN IV
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Cranial nerve I-Olfactory Ask her to close both eyes and occlude one nostril. Present familiar, nonirritating odors such as cloves, coffee, soap, or vanilla, and ask if she smells anything, and if so, what. Test both sides. A normal response is to perceive and possibly identify odor on each side.

Detailed explanation-2: -Cranial Nerve I The olfactory nerve is the least tested cranial nerve. [3] Testing is performed by having patients close their eyes and occlude one nostril. A familiar scent (such as coffee, soap, or cloves) is introduced to the open nostril, and the patient is instructed to sniff the substance and identify it.

Detailed explanation-3: -Ask the client to smell and identify the smell of cologne with each nostril separately and with the eyes closed. Client is able to identify different smell with each nostril separately and with eyes closed unless such condition like colds is present.

Detailed explanation-4: -Your olfactory nerve is the first cranial nerve (CN I). This nerve enables your olfactory system and sense of smell. Cranial nerve 1 is the shortest sensory nerve.

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