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jace

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on: Jun 25, 2018
During an examination, the nurse notices that a patient is unable to stick out his tongue. Which cranial nerve is involved with the successful performance of this action?
 
  a. I
  b. V
  c. XI
  d. XII

Question 2

A patient's uvula raises midline when she says ahh, and she has a positive gag reflex. The nurse has just tested which cranial nerves?
 
  a. IX and X
  b. IX and XII
  c. X and XII
  d. XI and XII


miss.ashley

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Reply #1 on: Jun 25, 2018
Answer to Question 1

ANS: D
Cranial nerve XII enables the person to stick out his or her tongue.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: A
Cranial nerves IX and X are being tested by having the patient say ahh, noting the mobility of the uvula, and when assessing the patient's gag reflex.


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