BRAIN
CRANIAL NERVES
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Question
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You touch a cotton ball and safety pin alternately to the patient’s face (Pt’s eyes are closed), asking the patient to classify the sensation as “sharp” or “dull.” Which cranial nerve are you testing?
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Facial nerve
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Trigeminal nerve
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Vagus nerve
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Trochlear nerve
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -Facial numbness and facial pain are indicators of trigeminal nerve lesions, but if these symptoms extend beyond the face, suspect broader causes. Trauma and Herpes Zoster are the most common causes with cerebellopontine angle and neck tumors second and finally idiopathic trigeminal neuropathy will also be discussed.
Detailed explanation-2: -A trigeminal nerve injury may affect a small area, like part of your gum, or a large area, like one side of your face. The injury can cause problems with chewing and speaking. The extent depends on where the nerve damage occurs. You may have ongoing numbness or facial pain in the area that the nerve serves.
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