A nurse completing a neurological exam on a patient with Ménière's disease is assessing cranial nerve VIII. The nurse would be correct in identifying the function of this nerve as which of the following?
A) Movement of the tongue
B) Visual acuity
C) Sense of smell
D) Hearing and equilibrium
Ans: D
Feedback: Cranial nerve VIII (acoustic) is responsible for hearing and equilibrium. Cranial nerve XII (hypoglossal) is responsible for movement of the tongue. Cranial nerve II (optic) is responsible for visual acuity and visual fields. Cranial nerve I (olfactory) functions in sense of smell. Refer to Table 60-02.
You might also like to view...
A couple brings their child to the well-child clinic for guidance in improving the child's school performance. The nurse assesses the child and finds that favorite activities are running, playing basketball, and building models
Which conclusion is most appropriate for the nurse to make based on the assessment findings? A. Hyperactive and may need medication B. Learns best through bodily activity C. Needs firm structure for completing schoolwork D. Normal activity; school performance will improve with time
When explaining what is occurring when their child has an acute bronchial asthma attack, the nurse will emphasize that which mediator is primarily responsible for the bronchial constriction?
A) Tree pollen B) Mold dust C) Histamine D) T-lymphocyte proliferation
A patient, who is being transferred from a rehabilitation facility to home, demonstrates confusion and anxiety about the discharge. The nurse realizes this patient is experiencing:
a. Relocation Stress Syndrome c. Ineffective Coping b. Caregiver Role Strain d. Anxiety
What is the optimum goal of effective communication within the family, according to the nurse's observing the family members and their interaction?
a. Problem solving and psychological support b. Role development of individual members c. Socialization among individual members d. Better financial conditions for the family