spina bifida correct answers a congenital defect that occurs during early pregnancy when the
spinal canal fails to close completely around the spinal cord to protect it. Spinal cord is exposed
and you get signs and symptoms in children in the segment where the exposure is.
Stryker (turning frame) correct answers used to immobilize/stabilize a spinal cord injury patient
Rotorest bed correct answers bed that can rock a patient as much as 62 degrees up to 17 times
per hour; can help prevent pressure ulcers, venous thrombosis, and reduce kidney stone
formation
Harrington Rods correct answers Interlocking plates w/ hooks and rods that correct or align spine
Areflexia correct answers absence of reflexes
Injury T1 or above correct answers quadriplegia
Injury to T1-T6 correct answers Paraplegia with loss of function below mid-chest; full control of
arms; Independent with self care and in wheelchair; able to be employed full time
Injury to T6-T12 correct answers Paraplegia: Preserved: *all intercostal muscles and lower
abdominals*, providing improved trunk control and endurance
ADL: limited ambulation possible with LE orthotics and AD.
Injury to L1-L5 correct answers Paraplegia with varying degrees of muscle involvement in the
legs; May be able to walk short distances with braces and assistive devices
Tetraplegia correct answers (Quadriplegia) more involvement of the lower extremities compared
to upper extremities. Lesions above T1
, Paraplegia correct answers Lesion at or below T1
Complete lesion correct answers complete loss of sensory & motor function below the level of
lesion due to severing, severe compression, extensive vascular compromise
Incomplete lesion correct answers partial loss of motor or sensory function below level of lesion
usually from contusion, space occupying lesion
What is commonly present in SCI after spinal shock wears off? correct answers spasticity
Sacral Sparing "Incomplete Lesion" correct answers incomplete lesion where some of the
innermost tracts remain innervated.
characteristics include sensation of the saddle area, mvmt of toe flexors, and rectal sphincter
contraction
If they are eventually able to flex their toe..... correct answers spinal cord is in tact and spinal
"shock" is over
ASIA correct answers American Spinal Injury Association
Neurological Lesion Level correct answers the most distal nerve root segment innervated,
sensory and motor (at least 3/5 strength)
C7 tetraplegia refers to patient with..... correct answers impaired or absent sensation of voluntary
motor function below C7
Zone of preservation correct answers 1- strength or patchy sensation up to 3 levels below
neurological lesion level
Classification of SCI A = ? correct answers Complete - no motor or sensory function preserved
in segments S4-S5
Classification of SCI B = correct answers Incomplete - sensory but not motor function
preserved below neurological level, including sacral
segments S4-S5
Classification of SCI C = correct answers Incomplete - motor function below neurological
level with >50% key muscles < 3/5
Classification of SCI D = correct answers Incomplete - motor function below neurological
level with at least 50% key muscles >3/5
Classification of SCI E = correct answers Normal- motor & sensory function
C5 Key muscles correct answers elbow flexors
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