Question 1
Dilation of the ipsilateral pupil following uncal herniation is the result of pressure on which cranial nerve (CN)?
◦ Optic (CN I)
◦ Abducens (CN VI)
◦ Oculomotor (CN III)
◦ Trochlear (CN IV)
Question 2
To quickly assess a patient’s nervous system for dysfunction, what assessment should the healthcare professional perform as the priority?
◦ Size and reactivity of pupils
◦ Pattern of breathing
◦ Motor response
◦ Level of consciousness