NURSING ANM AND GNM

NURSING EXAM QUESTIONS

PATHOLOGY AND GENETICS

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Decreased Sensation On Middle Finger
A
C5
B
C6
C
C7
D
C8
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Tingling, numbness, and/or pain may be felt down the arm and into the middle finger. Weakness may be experienced in the back of the upper arm (triceps).

Detailed explanation-2: -It is suggested that the area of skin innervated by C7 is centred on the index finger, together with the thumb and middle fingers.

Detailed explanation-3: -When a C6-C7 herniated disc occurs and the C6-C7 nerve root is irritated, the symptoms usually include neck pain and pain in the arms, weakness in the hands and weakness in the arms, shoulder pain, chest pains, uncontrollable sweating, headaches, and possibly more. Many times, this condition can be misdiagnosed.

Detailed explanation-4: -Reaching down the length of your arm, the C6 nerve affects the bicep muscle in your upper arm, your wrist, and the thumb side of your hand, which may include your index finger. Tingling or numbness in these areas may indicate cervical radiculopathy.

Detailed explanation-5: -The median nerve is also responsible for touch, pain and temperature sensations to the: Bottom (palm) side of the thumb, index and middle fingers, and part of the ring finger.

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