How do you assess cranial nerve V trigeminal? - Tell patient to close eyes, take piece of cotton or

other soft item and lightly touch either one of both sides of each of the three divisions of the

trigeminal.

How do you assess for cranial nerve VII facial? - Observe the patient for nystagmus or twitching

of the eye. This nerve controls facial movements and expression, check for symmetry. Have the

patient wrinkle forehead, close eyes, smile, pucker lips, show teeth, and puff out cheeks.

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