Dermatome Testing

Which dermatome corresponds to the temporal region, anterior forehead, and occipital region?

The deltoid area and anterior aspect of the arm to the base of the first digit are innervated by which dermatome?

Which dermatome innervates the medial aspect of the forearm and the 3rd, 4th, and 5th digits?

The cervical region, posterior cheek, temporal region, and inframandibular region are innervated by which dermatome?

Which dermatome innervates the anterior shoulder, clavicular region, and superior scapular region?

Which dermatome corresponds to the anterior arm and the radial aspect of the hand to the 1st and 2nd digits?

Which dermatome corresponds to the lateral aspect of the arm and forearm, and the 2nd, 3rd, and 4th digits?

Which dermatome corresponds to the cervical region, posterior cheek, temporal region, and inframandibular region?

Which dermatome innervates the anterior shoulder, clavicular region, and superior scapular region?

Which dermatome corresponds to the temporal region, anterior forehead, and occipital region?

The _______ area, anterior aspect of arm to base of 1st digit

C3 Cervical region, posterior cheek, _______ region, inframandibular region

_______ aspect of arm and forearm, 2nd, 3rd and 4th digits

C1 Superior aspect of the _______

Anterior arm, radial aspect of the hand to the 1st and 2nd digits C6 _______

Dermatomes are areas of skin innervated by a single pair of spinal nerves.

The occipital region is innervated by the C2 dermatome.

The deltoid area is innervated by the C5 dermatome.

The C6 dermatome innervates the lateral aspect of the arm and forearm.

The medial aspect of the forearm and the 3rd, 4th, and 5th digits are innervated by the C8 dermatome.

Which dermatome innervates the medial aspect of the upper arm, medial elbow, pectoral region, and scapular region?

Which dermatome innervates the anterior thoracic region inferior to the nipples and the posterior thoracic region?

The anterior abdominal region at the level of the umbilicus is innervated by which dermatome?

Which dermatome innervates the anterior abdominal region between the umbilicus and the inguinal ligament?

Which dermatome innervates the posterior lumbar region superior to the gluteal region?

The C3 dermatome innervates the cervical region, posterior cheek, ______ region, inframandibular region

Anterior arm, radial aspect of the hand to the 1st and 2nd digits C6 _______

The ______ area, anterior aspect of arm to base of 1st digit

C1 Superior aspect of the ______

______ aspect of arm and forearm, 2nd, 3rd and 4th digits

The T8 dermatome corresponds to the anterior abdominal regions between the xiphoid process and the umbilicus.

The T11 dermatome innervates the posterior lumbar region superior to the gluteal region.

The T4 dermatome corresponds to the anterior thoracic region at the level of the nipples.

The T9 dermatome corresponds to the anterior abdominal region at the level of the umbilicus.

The T12 dermatome innervates the anterior abdominal region at the level of the inguinal ligament.

Which dermatome innervates the buttock, posterior and lateral side of the thigh, lateral aspect of the leg, dorsum of the foot, medial half of the plantar foot, and the first, second and third toes?

Which dermatome innervates the groin, medial thigh to the knee?

Which dermatome innervates the perineum, genitals, and lower sacrum?

Which dermatome innervates the back, superior buttock, anterior thigh and knee, and medial lower leg?

Which dermatome innervates the back, greater trochanter, and groin area?

The ______ corresponds to the anterior abdominal region between the umbilicus and the inguinal ligament

The T12 dermatome innervates the anterior abdominal region at the level of the ______

Which dermatome innervates the groin, medial thigh to the ______?

The ______ dermatome corresponds to the lateral aspect of the arm and forearm, and the 2nd, 3rd, and 4th digits

______ area, anterior aspect of arm to base of 1st digit

The L3 dermatome includes the back, anterior thigh to the knee.

The S4 dermatome innervates the perineum, genitals, and lower sacrum.

The L5 dermatome includes the buttock, posterior and lateral side of the thigh, and medial half of the plantar foot.

The S2 dermatome corresponds to the same regions as S1.

The S3 dermatome innervates the groin and medial thigh to the knee.

The L1 dermatome includes the back, greater trochanter, _______ area

The S1 dermatome includes the buttock, posterior thigh, lower leg, and _______

The C3 dermatome innervates the cervical region, posterior cheek, temporal region, and _______ region

The T8 dermatome corresponds to the anterior abdominal regions between the xiphoid process and the _______

The S4 dermatome innervates the perineum, genitals, and lower _______

What is the purpose of performing a dermatome test?

How should Lumbar nerve root tests be performed?

Which area of the skin is supplied by the tested nerve root in a dermatome test?

In which position are Lumbar nerve root tests best conducted?

Which region of the body is assessed during a Sacral nerve root test?

What is the significance of identifying the purpose of a dermatome test?

The candidate begins by stating that they will perform a dermatome test and identifies which dermatome they will be testing. The purpose of performing the dermatome test is to determine whether there is any damage to the specific nerve root that results in abnormal or loss of sensation to the area of skin supplied by the tested nerve root. This test assesses the patient's ability to recognize sensory stimulation on the skin within a specific ______

Candidates showing different sides of the reflex hammer. There is a dull side and a ______ side.

The position of the patient is determined by the nerve root being assessed: Cervical and Thoracic nerve root tests can be performed in the seated position. Lumbar nerve root tests are best performed in supine along the anterior leg. Sacral nerve root tests are best performed in prone along the ______ leg.

The anterior abdominal region between the umbilicus and the inguinal ligament is innervated by the ______ dermatome.

Dermatomes are areas of skin innervated by a single pair of ______ nerves.

The S1 dermatome includes the buttock, posterior thigh, lower leg, and ______

A dermatome test assesses the patient's ability to recognize visual stimulation on the skin.

The position of the patient for a lumbar nerve root test is best performed standing up.

The C4 dermatome innervates the cervical region, posterior cheek, and the temporal region.

The S2 dermatome includes the buttock, posterior and lateral side of the thigh, and the lateral aspect of the leg.

The T7 dermatome corresponds to the anterior chest below the nipple level.

The C6 dermatome innervates the anterior arm and the radial aspect of the hand to the 1st and 2nd digits.

What should a candidate do before starting the dermatome test?

What is the purpose of informing the patient that they will close their eyes during the dermatome test?

Why does the candidate inform the patient about testing the dermatome bilaterally?

What is the purpose of applying the tool on an unaffected segment of skin before testing the specified dermatome?

Why does the candidate ask the patient if they have any questions before proceeding with the dermatome test?

The candidate should inform and show the patient how they will test the _________.

The candidate will use a tool with a sharp and dull end; a reflex hammer can often _______.

The T8 dermatome corresponds to the anterior abdominal regions between the xiphoid process and the _______.

The S1 dermatome includes the buttock, posterior thigh, lower leg, and _______.

Dermatomes are areas of skin innervated by a single pair of spinal _______.

The candidate should inform the patient about the dermatome test before showing the tools to be used.

In a dermatome test, the candidate will apply the tool on an unaffected segment of the patient's skin after testing the specified dermatome.

The candidate should inform the patient that they will only test the dermatome unilaterally, not bilaterally.

The T9 dermatome corresponds to the anterior abdominal region at the level of the xiphoid process.

Dermatomes are areas of skin innervated by multiple pairs of spinal nerves.

What is the purpose of performing a dermatome test?

Which dermatome innervates the medial aspect of the forearm and the 3rd, 4th, and 5th digits?

What should the candidate do before starting the dermatome test?

Which dermatome innervates the anterior shoulder, clavicular region, and superior scapular region?

Which dermatome corresponds to the cervical region, posterior cheek, temporal region, and inframandibular region?

What should the candidate do while performing the dermatome test?

The C5 dermatome is tested using a ______ hammer

The patient needs to have their eyes closed during the test to focus on the sense of ______

The candidate must avoid falling into a predictable pattern and randomly choose the ______ or dull end of the tool

The T8 dermatome corresponds to the anterior abdominal regions between the xiphoid process and the ______

The ______ area, anterior aspect of arm to base of 1st digit

Candidates showing different sides of the reflex hammer. There is a dull side and a ______ side

The C5 dermatome is the example used in performing a dermatome test.

During the dermatome test, the candidate should use the sharp part of the reflex hammer to let the patient feel what sharp and hard should feel like.

In a dermatome test, the candidate should avoid falling into a predictable pattern and randomly choose the sharp or dull end of the tool.

The same assessment should be done on both sides of the body during a dermatome test.

The T12 dermatome corresponds to the anterior abdominal region at the level of the umbilicus.

In a dermatome test, the candidate must perform the test while standing up to ensure accuracy.

What does a positive result in the dermatome test indicate?

What is the purpose of asking the patient to differentiate between sharp and dull sensation in the dermatome test?

When conducting the dermatome test, what should the candidate do after demonstrating sharp and dull sensations?

Why does the candidate randomly select the sharp or dull end of the reflex hammer during the dermatome test?

What would a positive result in a dermatome test for C5 indicate?

What region of the body is typically assessed during a lumbar nerve root test?

What is the significance of a patient differentiating between sharp and dull sensations but experiencing pain during a dermatome test?

What should a candidate do before proceeding with the dermatome test on the other arm?

What is the purpose of informing the patient to close their eyes during a dermatome test?

Why should the candidate avoid falling into a predictable pattern during a dermatome test?

What is the indication to consider when a patient can differentiate between sharp and dull sensations but still feels pain?

How does a candidate determine if there is any sensation loss in the area supplied by the C5 nerve root during a dermatome test?

A positive result for a dermatome test would be the inability to differentiate between sharp and dull sensations or the inability to sense the candidate's touch, suggesting a possible nerve root lesion affecting the tested ______.

A negative result for a dermatome test would be the ability to differentiate between sharp and dull sensation with or without pain, suggesting no lesion affecting the nerve root corresponding to the tested ______.

If the patient can differentiate between sharp and dull but experiences pain, this would be considered a negative but notable result - it should also be noted by the candidate to check the pressure they are using if the patient is experiencing ______.

The purpose of a dermatome test is to identify whether there is any sensation loss to the area of skin supplied by the C5 nerve root, which is this ______.

The candidate should indicate on themselves where the C5 ______ is.

In a dermatome test, the candidate will apply the tool on an unaffected segment of the patient's skin after testing the specified ______.

The candidate should show which area is to be tested. Instructions 1/2 “...I'll ask you to close your eyes and identify if you feel the sharp or the dull end of the hammer. Prior to starting, I will let you feel what sharp and dull feels like on an unaffected __________.”

During the dermatome test, the candidate should use the sharp part of the reflex hammer to let the patient feel what sharp and _______ should feel like.

The candidate must avoid falling into a predictable pattern and randomly choose the _______ or dull end of the tool.

The S1 dermatome includes the buttock, posterior thigh, lower leg, and _______.

The deltoid area and anterior aspect of the arm to the base of the first digit are innervated by which _______?

The T11 dermatome innervates the posterior lumbar region superior to the _______ region.

A positive result in a dermatome test for C5 would indicate the ability to differentiate between sharp and dull sensations, suggesting a possible nerve root lesion.

If a patient experiences pain but can differentiate between sharp and dull sensations, it would be considered a notable negative result in a dermatome test.

The C3 dermatome innervates the temporal region, posterior cheek, and inframandibular region.

A negative result in a dermatome test for C5 would indicate the inability to differentiate between sharp and dull sensations without any pain.

The T12 dermatome corresponds to the anterior abdominal region at the level of the umbilicus.

Dermatomes are areas of skin innervated by multiple pairs of spinal nerves.

The candidate should test the sensation of the patient's back using the reflex hammer.

The candidate should ask the patient to differentiate between sharp and soft sensations when performing the dermatome test.

During the dermatome test, the candidate randomly selects the sharp or dull end of the reflex hammer to apply on the patient's arm.

The inability to differentiate between sharp and dull sensations on the left arm would indicate a negative test result.

In a dermatome test, a positive result may indicate a peripheral nerve root lesion of C6.

The candidate must demonstrate sharp and dull sensations on the patient's hand before proceeding with the test on the affected area.