Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 87%
Simulated
A nurse is performing a focused assessment for vision on a client suspected of having vision loss. Which cranial nerve is the nurse assessing when determining if there are visual field or visual acuity deficits?
Correct answer
B
Rationale
Cranial Nerve II, the optic nerve, is responsible for transmitting visual information from the retina to the brain, affecting visual field and acuity. Cranial Nerve VIII is for hearing and balance, Cranial Nerve I is for smell, and Cranial Nerve VII is for facial expressions and taste, none of which affect vision.