Advanced Pathophysiology Exam 4

Advanced Pathophysiology Exam 4 The inability to smile symmetrically is a sign of cranial nerve VII dysfunction (facial nerve). The inability to open the mouth against resistance is related to a dysfunction of cranial nerve V (trigeminal nerve). Loss of a gag reflex correlates with dysfunction of cranial nerve IX (glossopharyngeal nerve). Deviation in tongue position when the patient extends it is a sign of cranial nerve XII (hypoglossal nerve) dysfunction. A patient has a spinal cord injury that included damage to the upper motor neurons. What assessment finding would the healthcare provider associate with this injury? Permanent paralysis below the level of the injury Initial paralysis, but gradual partial recovery later Hemiplegia on the contralateral side of the body Notable increase in the amount of cerebral spinal fluid (CSF) ANS: B