Which cranial nerve may be assessed by noting the symmetry of the ...

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Which cranial nerve may be assessed by noting the symmetry of the facial expression during crying or smiling?
 
  1. Cranial nerve VII
   2. Cranial nerve V
   3. Cranial nerve III
   4. Cranial nerve VI

Question 2

The nurse caring for a child with Duchenne muscular dystrophy notes a characteristic manifestation, which is that the child:
 
  a. Ambulates by holding onto furniture
  b. Exhibits atrophy of the calf muscles
  c. Falls frequently and is clumsy
  d. Has delayed fine-motor development

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Answer to Question 1

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1. Cranial nerve VII, the facial nerve, is responsible for symmetrical facial muscle movement.
2. Cranial nerve V, the Trigeminal nerve, controls mastication and facial sensation.
3. Cranial nerve III assesses oculomotor reflex.
4. Cranial nerve VI assesses the trochlear area.

Answer to Question 2

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The child with Duchenne muscular dystrophy is clumsy and falls frequently because of pseudohypertrophy of the calves and contractures of the ankles and hips.

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