1
Q
What cranial nerve are we assess at step 12?
A
(XII) Hypoglossal
2
Q
what/how do we assess the hypoglossal cranial nerve?
A
Ask the patient to open their mouth and inspect the tongue for muscle wastage and fasciculation.
Ask the patient to stick their tongue out - look for fasciculation and deviation - sign of muscle weakness
Ask the patient to state “light” tight and dynimite - this is assessing for normal and full range of tongue movement
