Pediatric Nursing Cardiovascular Disorders Related

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A VII nerve injury at the exit from the stylomastoid foramen would explain all except:

  • A. Loss of sensation over the vallecula
  • B. Loss of taste over the anterior third of the tongue
  • C. Increased responsiveness to loud noises
  • D. Inability to open the ipsilateral eye
Correct Answer: D

Rationale: The correct answer is D because the facial nerve (VII) does not control eye opening; this is controlled by the oculomotor nerve (III). The other options (a, b, c, e) are consistent with a VII nerve injury.