Pregunta 1
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I can think of at least three indirect causes for spinal cord injury.
Select False to review a few answers at the end of the quiz.
Pregunta 2
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Cervical trauma caused by rapid deceleration (as in a head on collision), is NOT likely to result in neurological injury.
Pregunta 3
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Diving into a shallow pool may cause a Tear Drop Fracture.
Which of the following describes the MOI?
Pregunta 4
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Diving into a shallow pool is likely to cause which of the following types of cervical injuries?
Pregunta 5
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Which of the following types of cervical injuries generally result in stable fractures without neurological involvement?
Pregunta 6
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A Hangman's Fracture is generally caused by which of the following traumatic cervical movements?
Pregunta 7
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An SCI due to cervical extension, is commonly caused by which of the following MOIs?
Pregunta 8
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Thoracic SCI are most commonly caused by traumatic movements in which of the following directions?
Pregunta 9
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Which of the following is the most likely traumatic movement of the lumbar spine resulting in SCI following a MVA?
Respuesta
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Flexion with Distraction
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Flexion
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Flexion with Rotation
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Shear
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Vertical Compression
Pregunta 10
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Which of the following is likely to cause an SCI via Shear forces?
Respuesta
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Head-on MVA
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Rear-End Collision MVA
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Being struck from behind by a heavy object
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Falling onto an uneven surface (e.g. landing flat across a parking curb)
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Diving into a shallow pool
Pregunta 11
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I can list the 4 mechanisms of secondary tissue destruction following an SCI.
If not, select false to review them at the end of the quiz.
Pregunta 12
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Name that syndrome
Respuesta
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Central Cord Syndrome
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Brown Sequard Syndrome
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Anterior Cord Syndrome
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Posterior Cord Syndrome
Pregunta 13
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Name that Syndrome
Respuesta
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Central Cord Syndrome
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Brown Sequard Syndrome
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Anterior Cord Syndrome
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Posterior Cord Syndrome
Pregunta 14
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Name that Syndrome
Respuesta
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Central Cord Syndrome
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Brown Sequard Syndrome
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Anterior Cord Syndrome
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Posterior Cord Syndrome
Pregunta 15
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Which syndrome is most likely to occur from the following MOI?
Mechanism of Injury (MOI): central hemorrhage and necrosis that does not progress outward, usually extension injuries in the elderly, but can also occur with flexion injuries
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Central Cord Syndrome
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Brown Sequard Syndrome
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Anterior Cord Syndrome
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Posterior Cord Syndrome
Pregunta 16
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Which syndrome is most likely to occur from the following MOI?
MOI: gun shot or stab wounds, flexion with rotation, burst fractures
Respuesta
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Central Cord Syndrome
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Brown Sequard Syndrome
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Anterior Cord Syndrome
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Posterior Cord Syndrome
Pregunta 17
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Which syndrome is most likely to occur from the following MOI?
MOI: trauma to cord itself, damage to anterior spinal artery, damage from a tear drop or burst fracture
Respuesta
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Central Cord Syndrome
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Brown Sequard Syndrome
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Anterior Cord Syndrome
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Posterior Cord Syndrome
Pregunta 18
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Which syndrome is most likely to occur from the following MOI?
MOI: cervical hyperextension injuries
Respuesta
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Central Cord Syndrome
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Brown Sequard Syndrome
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Anterior Cord Syndrome
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Posterior Cord Syndrome
Pregunta 19
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Select the proper symptoms of Conus Medullaris Syndrome and Cauda Equina Syndrome.
Pregunta 20
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Despite a dearth of supprotive clinical evidence, there are several commonly used neuroprotective pharmaceuticals (Methylprednisone, GM-1, Gacyclidine, Tirilazad, and Naloxone).
Pregunta 21
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For a patient that needs stability for the cervical spine in all directions, which of the following orthosis would be good choices?
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Halo
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Minerva
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SOMI
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Philadelphia Collar
Pregunta 22
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For a patient that needs stability for the upper and mid cervical spine in flexion, which of the following orthosis would be good choices?
Respuesta
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Halo
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Minerva
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SOMI
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Philadelphia Collar
Pregunta 23
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For a patient that needs stability for the mid and lower cervical spine in flexion, which of the following orthosis would be good choices?
Respuesta
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Halo
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Minerva
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SOMI
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Philadelphia Collar
Pregunta 24
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Which of the following orthoses would be best if you needed to limit all trunk movements?
Pregunta 25
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Which of the following orthoses would be best if you needed to limit flexion, but encourage extension of the the lower thoracic and upper lumbar spine?
Pregunta 26
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Which of the following orthoses would be best if you needed to limit lumbar flexion, extension, and lateral flexion, but allow thoracic rotation?
Pregunta 27
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Of the following orthoses, which one is not generally used as part of a post-surgical rehab plan, because it doesn't actually limit movements in the spine?
Pregunta 28
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If you didn't need to limit spinal movements, but simply provide kinesthetic reminders to the patient, which of the following orthoses would be appropriate?
Pregunta 29
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To prevent ulcers and respiratory infections, how frequently should a patient be rolled in bed?
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Every 15-minutes
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Every hour
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Every 2-hours
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Twice a day
Pregunta 30
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How often should a patient in a wheelchair perform pressure relief?
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Every 5-minutes
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Every 10-15-minutes
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Every 30-60-minutes
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Once a day
Pregunta 31
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Which of the following are the proper precautions for a Cervical Collar or Halo?
Respuesta
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No Prone
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No Lifting >5-lbs unilaterally
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No Hip Flexion >90-degrees
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No SLR >60-degrees
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Logrolling only
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No Shoulder ABD or Flexion >90-degrees
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No Shoulder ABD >90-degrees
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No Cervical Ext >60-degrees
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No Supine
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No Hip Extension past Neutral
Pregunta 32
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Which of the following are the proper precautions for a TLSO?
Respuesta
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No Prone
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No Lifting >5-lbs unilaterally
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No Hip Flexion >90-degrees
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No SLR >60-degrees
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Logrolling only
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No Shoulder ABD or Flexion >90-degrees
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No Shoulder ABD >90-degrees
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No Cervical Ext >60-degrees
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No Supine
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No Hip Extension past Neutral
Pregunta 33
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Which of the following are the proper precautions for a LSO?
Respuesta
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No Prone
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No Lifting >5-lbs unilaterally
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No Hip Flexion >90-degrees
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No SLR >60-degrees
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Logrolling only
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No Shoulder ABD or Flexion >90-degrees
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No Shoulder ABD >90-degrees
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No Cervical Ext >60-degrees
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No Supine
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No Hip Extension past Neutral
Pregunta 34
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Which of the following activities violate Scapular Precautions for patients with tetrapelgia (or high paraplegia) and a surgical incision through the trapezius?
Respuesta
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Using arms to pull on bed rail during rolling
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Cardio exercise with the UE bike
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Push-up Pressure Relief
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Reaching for a cup on the bedside table
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Reaching for a cup on the lapboard
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Independent Transfer with a Slideboard
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Independent Transfer without a Slideboard
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Lat Pull-downs with Resistance Band
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Bicep Curls with Resistance Band
Pregunta 35
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Patients with SCI will lose the ability to shiver or sweat BELOW the level of lesion because of the loss of sympathetic and somatic systems. This is a complication of thermoregulation.
Pregunta 36
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While working with your patient he suddenly complains that his ears are ringing and he is feeling light-headed. As you sit him down on the mat, he says he feels sick to his stomach.
Of the SCI Complications we have studied, which do you suspect?
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Orthostatic Hypotension
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Autonomic Dysreflexia
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Thermoregulation
Pregunta 37
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While working with your patient, you begin to suspect that he has orthostatic hypotension.
What should you do?
Pregunta 38
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While working with your patient, you begin to suspect that he has autonomic dysreflexia.
What should you do?
Pregunta 39
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Which of the following are Symptoms of Orthostatic Hypotension?
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Loss of Vision
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Dizziness
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Ringing in the Ears
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Nausea
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Lightheadedness
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Bradycardia
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Inc. BP
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Anxiety
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Paling of the Skin
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Sweating
Pregunta 40
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Which of the following are Symptoms of Autonomic Dysreflexia?
Respuesta
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Loss of Vision
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Dizziness
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Ringing in the Ears
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Nausea
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Lightheadedness
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Bradycardia
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Inc. BP
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Anxiety
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Paling of the Skin
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Sweating
Pregunta 41
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Which of the following occurs when a noxious stimulus below the level of lesion triggers an excessive sympathetic response. Generally, occurs with injuries above T6.
Respuesta
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Orthostatic Hypotension
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Autonomic Dysreflexia
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Spasticity
Pregunta 42
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According to the VOPP, which of the following possible triggers for Autonomic Dysreflexia is most common?
Pregunta 43
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Spasticity is Velocity-Dependent.
Pregunta 44
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Which of the following are related to UMN Spasticity?
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Caused by damage to descending tracts
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Spastic Paralysis
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Clonus
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Inc. Deep Tendon Reflexes
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Muscle Spasms
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Abnormal Reflex to Cutaneous Stimuli
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Caused by Damage to Anterior Horn Cells
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Flaccid Paralysis
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Decreased or Absent Deep Tendon Reflexes
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Caused by Conus Medullaris or Cauda Equina Injuries
Pregunta 45
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Which of the following are related to LMN Spasticity?
Respuesta
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Caused by damage to descending tracts
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Spastic Paralysis
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Clonus
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Inc. Deep Tendon Reflexes
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Muscle Spasms
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Abnormal Cutaneous Stimuli
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Caused by Damage to Anterior Horn Cells
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Flaccid Paralysis
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Decreased or Absent Deep Tendon Reflexes
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Caused by Conus Medullaris or Cauda Equina Injuries
Pregunta 46
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How might Spasticity be viewed as a good thing?
Respuesta
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Can prevent loss of muscle and tone
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Can assist in preventing muscle edema and thrombus formation
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Can assist in circulation by constricting the venous walls and raising blood pressure, thereby reducing hypotension
Pregunta 47
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Which of the following are triggers for spasticity?