Mastering Cranial Nerves and Their Functions Through Engaging Learning Techniques

In this video, Sarah from RegisteredNurseRN.com covers the 12 cranial nerves, detailing their locations and functions. She provides two mnemonics to help remember the order and type (sensory, motor, or both) of each nerve. The video concludes with a recommendation to take a quiz on her website to test knowledge of the material.

What is the primary function of the olfactory nerve?

• Hearing

• Smell

• Vision

• Taste

Which cranial nerve is responsible for moving the eyeballs?

• Glossopharyngeal

• Facial

• Trochlear

• Olfactory

What is the function of the facial nerve?

• Swallowing

• Hearing

• Vision

• Facial expressions and taste

Which cranial nerve is associated with hearing?

• Vagus

• Vestibulocochlear

• Hypoglossal

• Optic

What is the primary role of the vagus nerve?

• Control of the peripheral nervous system

• Smell

• Facial expressions

• Vision

What is the function of the hypoglossal nerve?

• Vision

• Tongue movement and speech

• Facial expressions

• Hearing

Which cranial nerve is responsible for swallowing and taste?

• Facial

• Optic

• Glossopharyngeal

• Olfactory

Which mnemonic helps remember the order of cranial nerves?

• Operators Galloping Valiantly

• Some Say Merry Money

• Old Operators Occasionally Troubleshoot

• Big Brains Matter More

What does the mnemonic 'Some Say Merry Money' help you remember?

• Locations of cranial nerves

• Sensory, motor, or both functions

• Functions of cranial nerves

• Order of cranial nerves

Which cranial nerve is both sensory and motor?

• Abducens

• Optic

• Olfactory

• Trigeminal