CCEP: Dermatomes, Myotomes, CNs, DTRs questions n answers rated A+

CCEP: Dermatomes, Myotomes, CNs, DTRsTesting Dermatomes - correct answer - tests the peripheral nerves - dont with a pin & cotton wool - ask patient to close eyes & give dr feedback regarding stimuli - gently touch the skin with pin & then cotton - ask patient to describe sensation & if they experience any sensory symptoms (tingling, numbness, ect) - test bilaterally C2 dermatome - correct answer - base of skull - behind ear C3 dermatome - correct answer - back of head - upper neck C4 dermatome - correct answer - lower neck - upper shoulders C5 dermatome - correct answer - upper shoulders - clavicular area C6 dermatome - correct answer - upper forearms - thumbs C7 dermatome - correct answer - upper back - back of arms