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Emergency Nursing Orientation 3.0: SpinalTrauma - ENA-ENO-C06
Which type of shock causes a temporary loss of motor, sensory, and reflex functions
below the level of a lesion? - ANS-Spinal shock
Which of the following statements regarding autonomic dysreflexia is correct? - ANS-It
may occur at any time after spinal shock has subsided.
Which of the following is the first step performed when removing a helmet from a
suspected spinal injured patient? - ANS-Apply in-line stabilization by placing hands on
each side of the helmet with fingers on the patient's mandible.
Which of the following is the first step performed when initiating spinal protection? -
ANS-Leader is positioned at the head of the patient with hands on each side of the
patient's head.
For a patient with partial airway obstruction who cannot tolerate the supine position for
spinal stabilization, which intervention is appropriate? - ANS-Protect the cervical spine
in the position the patient uses to protect the airway.
A paraplegic patient comes to the ED with a severe headache and blurred vision.
Findings include a flushed face, severe hypertension, and bradycardia. What is the
most likely cause of these signs and symptoms? - ANS-Constipation
Which of the following signs would be anticipated in a patient with neurogenic shock? -
ANS-Warm, dry skin
Which of the following statements regarding spinal cord injury without radiographic
abnormality is accurate? - ANS-It is an injury primarily found in younger children.
Which of the following vertebral column injuries is most likely to result in a bone
fragment impinging on the spinal cord? - ANS-Teardrop fracture
In which of the following injuries would you find paralysis below the injury and crude
touch, pressure, and proprioception intact? - ANS-Anterior cord syndrome
Which of the following is a secondary injury to the spinal cord? - ANS-Edema
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