Cranial nerve VII can be assessed in the older child by asking the child to

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Observe facial weakness or paralysis (CN VII)by making the child smile or laugh.An older preschooler may cooperate by raising the eyebrows,frowning,puffing the cheeks out,and closing the eyes tightly on command.Test CN I one side at a time by asking the child to close the eyes and to identify the smell of peanut butter and chocolate.Test vision (CN II)using Allen cards.To evaluate CN VIII,ring a small bell out of the child's vision.

Cranial Nerve VII Can Be Assessed in the Older Child