A 78-year-old male presents for a hospital follow-up, post-stroke, two days ago. During the neurologic portion of the physical exam, the patient cannot feel the cotton tip of an applicator as you brush it along his left forehead, cheek, and jaw on the left side of his face. Based on this scenario and phsyical exam findings, which of the following cranial nerves is most likely affected? Answers: A - D A Cranial nerve 9 B Cranial nerve 12 C Cranial nerve 5 D Cranial nerve 7 O O O

A 78-year-old male presents for a hospital follow-up, post-stroke, two days ago. During the neurologic portion of the physical exam, the patient cannot feel the cotton tip of an applicator as you brush it along his left forehead, cheek, and jaw on the left side of his face. Based on this scenario and phsyical exam findings, which of the following cranial nerves is most likely affected? Answers: A - D A Cranial nerve 9 B Cranial nerve 12 C Cranial nerve 5 D Cranial nerve 7 O O O