Part of the neurological examination involves evaluating the response of the cranial nerves. To test cranial nerve VIII, which of the following actions should the nurse take?
a. Ask the patient to read printed material.
b. Assess the directions of the gaze.
c. Assess the patient's ability to hear the spoken word.
d. Ask the patient to say "ah," and observe movement of the palate and pharynx.
C
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A To test cranial nerve II (optic), the nurse should assess the patient's ability to read printed material.
B To test cranial nerves III (oculomotor), IV (trochlear), and VI (abducens), the nurse should assess the patient's directions of gaze.
C To test cranial nerve VIII (auditory), the nurse should assess the patient's ability to hear the spoken word.
D To test cranial nerve X (vagus), the nurse should ask the patient to say "ah" and observe movement of the palate and pharynx.
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