NEUROLOGY
SURGERY
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Question
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The nurse obtains a Snellen eye chart when assessing cranial nerve function. Which cranial nerve is the nurse testing when using the chart?
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CNI
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CN II
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CN III
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CN IV
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -An important component of the cranial nerve 2 (optic nerve) exam is testing the visual acuity. Visual acuity assessment has been used clinically for hundreds of years as a useful tool to gauge the clarity of a patient’s vision.
Detailed explanation-2: -Cranial Nerve II (Optic Nerve). The assessment of the optic nerve assessment includes fundoscopy, visual acuity testing, visual field examination, and testing for pupillary responses.
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