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Spinal cord Injuries quiz 2

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Main causes of spinal cord injuries (SCI)   MVA, falls, violence, sport accidents  
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Most common sites for sci: Between the lower __ area and the upper ___ segment   cervical, thoracic  
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between the lower ____ area and the upper ___ segment   thoracic; lumber  
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between the lower ___ segment and the ___   lumbar, sacrum  
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Mechanisms of SCI Injuries to the vertbral column:   hyperflexion, hyperextension, compression injuries  
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Mechanisms of SCI Injuries of the cord:   contusion laceration, compression  
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Clinical manifestations   Spinal shock  
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spinal shock is a ___ depression of both somatic and autonmic reflexes below the ____ of injury immediately following sci   temporary; level  
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How long does it usually last for   2 weeks to 2 months  
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S/S during spinal shock: Flaccid muscle tone ___ the lesion   below  
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.... Areflexia ____ ____   below the lesion  
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.... Loss of ___ below the lesion   sensation  
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.... Atonic bowel and bladder if the   injury is above S2, 3, 4  
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Hypotension and bradycardia if sci is   above T6  
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Skin below the injury   pink dry and warm  
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S/S after spinal shock ____ muscle tone below lesion   rigid  
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____ below lesion   hyperreflexia  
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loss of ___ below lesion   sensation  
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_____ bowel and bladder if injury is above __ _ _   spastic s2, 3, 4  
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autonomic hyper/dysreflexia if sci   above t6  
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skin   pale cold clammy below injury  
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Autonomic hyper/dyreflexia occurs in pt with SCI   above T6  
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Autonomic hyper/dyreflexia is an acute episode of exaggerated ___ response uncontrolled by the higer ____ in the ____   sympathetic, centers, brain  
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Autonomic hyper/dyreflexia occurs   after the period of spinal shock  
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Autonomic hyper/dyreflexia and is often triggered by stimuli such as   fecal impaction or bladder distention  
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Mechanism of autonomic hyperreflexia: 1--> ____ receptors are stimulated below the lesion   sensory  
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Mechanism of autonomic hyperreflexia: 2--> stimulate sympathetic ___ ___ lesion   outflow below  
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Mechanism of autonomic hyperreflexia: 3--> ____ below level of injury   vasospasm  
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Mechanism of autonomic hyperreflexia: 4---> ___ BP   Increased  
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Mechanism of autonomic hyperreflexia: 5--> produced baroreflex mediated ___ response   Vagal  
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Mechanism of autonomic hyperreflexia: 6-->   Bradycardia  
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Degree of injury:   Complete or incomplete  
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total loss of sensory and motor function below level of injury   complete  
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incomplete or partial   mixed loss of voluntary motor function and sensations and leaves some tracts intact  
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Level of injury   Cervical thoracic or lumbar  
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The degree of sensory and motor loss varies depending on the lesion and reflexes the specific ___ ___ damaged and those spared   nerve tract  
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What are associated with incomplete lesions   6 syndromes  
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We need to know what 4 (ABCP)   Anterior cord syndrome Brown sequard syndrom central cord syndrome Posterior cord syndrome  
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Anterior cord syndrome is caused by damage to the   anterior spinal artery  
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this results in compromised   blood flow to the anterior spinal cord  
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It is typically a result from acute compression of the anterior spinal cord often what type of injury   flexion injury  
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Manifestations include   motor paralysis and loss of pain and temp sensation below the level of injury  
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What syndrome is the result of damage to one half of the spinal cord   brown-sequard  
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manifestation include   loss of motor function and position and vibration sense as well as vasomotor paralysis on the same side of the lesion  
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What happens to the opposite side   loss of pain temp sensation below level of lesion  
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What is central cord syndrome   damage to the center of the spinal cord  
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where and who does it occur in most commonly   cervical cord region; older adults  
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where are motor and sensory loss located at   upper and lower extremities, but upper extremities are affected more  
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The degree of sensory and motor loss varies depending on the lesion and reflexes the specific ___ ___ damaged and those spared   nerve tract  
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What are associated with incomplete lesions   6 syndromes  
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We need to know what 4 (ABCP)   Anterior cord syndrome Brown sequard syndrom central cord syndrome Posterior cord syndrome  
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Anterior cord syndrome is caused by damage to the   anterior spinal artery  
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this results in compromised   blood flow to the anterior spinal cord  
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It is typically a result from acute compression of the anterior spinal cord often what type of injury   flexion injury  
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Manifestations include   motor paralysis and loss of pain and temp sensation below the level of injury  
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What syndrome is the result of damage to one half of the spinal cord   brown-sequard  
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manifestation include   loss of motor function and position and vibration sense as well as vasomotor paralysis on the same side of the lesion  
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What happens to the opposite side   loss of pain temp sensation below level of lesion  
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What is central cord syndrome   damage to the center of the spinal cord  
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where and who does it occur in most commonly   cervical cord region; older adults  
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where are motor and sensory loss located at   upper and lower extremities, but upper extremities are affected more  
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Posterior cord syndrome results from   compression or damage to the posterior spinal artery  
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It is a very rare condition but results in   loss of proprioception  
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Manifestations of spinal cord injury are related to the:   level and degree of injury.  
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Cervical Level   altered respiratory function; teraplegia; ANS dysfunction; altered bowel bladder and sexual function  
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Respiratory muscle control: Diaphragm   C3-5  
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Respiratory muscle control: Scapula   C5,6  
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Respiratory muscle control: Intercostals   T1-11  
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Respiratory muscle control: abdominal   T7-12  
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Respiratory complications closely correspond to the   level of the injury.  
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Cervical injury above the level of C4 presents special problems because of the   total loss of respiratory muscle function.  
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Any cord injury above the level of T6 greatly decreases the influence of the   sympathetic nervous system  
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Complications of SCI   loss of sensation paralysis Spinal shock autonomic hyperreflexia skin breakdown thromboemboli altered bowel, bladder, sexual dysfunction altered body temp regulation  
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Assessment   neuro exam x-ray ct mri myelography  
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Medical management 1   Immediate immobilization of spine  
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2   decompression laminectomy  
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3   corticosteriods  
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4   management of spinal shock  
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5   management of autonomic hyperreflexia  
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6   rehab program  
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