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Which cranial nerve uses the whisper test to assess its function?

• Optic

• Accessory

• Vestibocochlear

• Vagus

What is the criteria for LBBB on an ECG?

• QRS complex >120ms, complex shows a W shape in V1, M shape in V6

• Missing QRS complexes

• Bunny ears (rsR) in V1-V3, complex shows a M shape in V1 and W shape in V6

What does atrial septal defect show on an ECG?

• LBBB

• Global ST Elevation

• RBBB

• Prolonged PR interval

What does pericarditis typically show on an ECG?

• ST Elevation in inferior leads (I, II and aVF)

• Global ST Elevation and PR depression

• Global ST depression

• First degree AV block

What criteria fulfills 3rd degree AV block?

• Missing P waves

• No relationship between P waves and QRS complexes (wandering/nonconducting P waves)

• Prolonged PR interval

What is used to test the optic nerve?

• Snellen chart, colour vision, confrontation test and direct and consensual pupil response

• Facial nerve power test (raise eyebrows, purse lips, blow cheeks out against resistance)

• Rombergs test, gait assessment, whisper test

• Shrug shoulders and turn head against resistance

What is tested under the trigeminal nerve?

• Saliva secretion

• Convergence and accomodation

• Light touch sensation and lateral jaw movement

• Sense of smell

What is used to test the vagus nerve function?

• Glossal muscle strength test (tongue to cheek)

• Sensation behind the ear

• Gag reflex

• Six cardinal points of gaze

What signs does horners syndrome incorporate?

• Impaired speech

• Ptosis (drooping eyelid), blood shot eye, miosis (constricting pupil), lack of sweating

• Weakness to one side of the face (similar to a stroke)

• Inability to walk in a straight line/positive rombergs test

Which cranial nerve involves inspecting the uvula position as part of its assessment?

• Optic

• Vestibocochlear

• Accessory

• Glossopharyngeal