Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 92%
Simulated
A nurse is performing a cranial nerve assessment on a school-age child. Which of the following findings indicates proper functioning of the child's trigeminal nerve?
Correct answer
D
Rationale
The correct answer is D. Proper functioning of the trigeminal nerve involves the sensation of the face and motor function of the jaw. When the child has symmetrical jaw strength when biting down, it indicates that the trigeminal nerve is functioning correctly. A is incorrect as it assesses the vestibular system, B assesses the glossopharyngeal nerve, and C assesses the olfactory nerve.