To assess function of cranial nerve VIII, the nurse would be correct in completing which of the following assessment techniques?
A) Have the patient identify familiar odors with his eyes closed
B) Assess papillary reflex
C) Utilize the Snellen chart
D) Test for air and bone conduction (Rinne's test)
Ans: D
Feedback: Cranial nerve VIII is the acoustic nerve. It functions in hearing and equilibrium. When assessing this nerve, the nurse would test for air and bone conduction (Rinne's test) with a tuning fork. Assessment of papillary reflex would be completed for cranial nerves III (oculomotor), IV (trochlear), and VI (abducens). Utilization of the Snellen chart would be used to assess cranial nerve II (optic). Refer to Chart 60-01.
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