Cranial Nerves and Stroke Assessment Quiz

Which cranial nerve is responsible for vision?

• Cranial Nerve II (Optic)

• Cranial Nerve III (Oculomotor)

• Cranial Nerve IV (Trochlear)

• Cranial Nerve V (Trigeminal)

The facial nerve (Cranial Nerve VII) controls which function?

• Eye movement

• Facial expressions

• Hearing

• Swallowing

Which cranial nerve is tested using the tongue depressor and gag reflex?

• Cranial Nerve V (Trigeminal)

• Cranial Nerve IX (Glossopharyngeal)

• Cranial Nerve XI (Accessory)

• Cranial Nerve XII (Hypoglossal)

Damage to the vestibulocochlear nerve (Cranial Nerve VIII) can cause:

• Loss of smell

• Hearing loss and dizziness

• Weakness in one arm

• Double vision

Which cranial nerve is responsible for tongue movement?

• Cranial Nerve X (Vagus)

• Cranial Nerve XI (Accessory)

• Cranial Nerve XII (Hypoglossal)

• Cranial Nerve VII (Facial)

The NIHSS is used to assess:

• Pain levels in patients

• The severity of a stroke

• Mental health status

• Cardiac function

Which NIHSS component assesses arm strength?

• Visual fields

• Level of consciousness

• Motor function

• Language

A higher NIHSS score indicates:

• A minor stroke

• A more severe stroke

• No neurological impairment

• Faster stroke recovery

What is tested in the NIHSS facial palsy assessment?

• Ability to move both arms

• Ability to stick out the tongue

• Symmetry of facial movements

• Leg strength

In NIHSS, dysarthria refers to:

• Weakness in the arms

• Slurred or unclear speech

• Loss of balance

• Abnormal eye movements