Assessing the rooting or sucking reflexes in the infant also tests which cranial nerve(s)?
a. CN III, IV, and VI c. CN VIII
b. CN V d. CN IX and X
B
Cranial nerve V is tested by assessing the rooting or sucking reflexes. CN III, IV, or VI are tested by moving a brightly colored toy along the infant's line of vision. A positive Moro reflex in an infant less than 6 months old is evidence of normal functioning of CN VIII. CN IX and X are examined using a tongue blade to produce a gag reflex.
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