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Who is at most risk for spinal cord injuries? CORRECT ANSWERS
Men, ages 16-30
What are the common causes of a primary injury of the spinal cord? CORRECT ANSWERS
penetrating trauma, gunshot, stab wound
What are some causes of secondary injury CORRECT ANSWERS
Ischemia
hypoxia
hemorrhage
edema
apoptosis:(cell death may continue for weeks/months)
Spinal shock CORRECT ANSWERS
decreased reflexes
loss of sensationy
flaccid paralysis below level of injury
Temporary and can last days to months
Neurogenic Shock CORRECT ANSWERS
Hypotension
Bradycardia
Loss of SNS innervation leads to:
vasodilation
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venous pooling
decreased CO
Neurogenic shock is caused by an injury to the spinal cord at __ or ________ CORRECT
ANSWERS
T6 or higher
The higher the injury, the more likely it will occur CORRECT ANSWERS
Causes loss of vasomotor tone
What classification of spinal cord injury is the most unstable? CORRECT ANSWERS
Flexion-rotation
________and _______ injuries are the most common because these are associated with
greatest flexibility and movement CORRECT ANSWERS
cervical and lumbar
Spinal injuries above __ are going to cause total loss of respiratory function and mechanical
ventilation will be required CORRECT ANSWERS
C4
Spinal injuries __ and below can cause insufficient respiratory efforts, diaphragmatic breathing,
and inability to support their own respiratory status CORRECT ANSWERS
C5
Degree of injury: Complete CORRECT ANSWERS
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Who is at most risk for spinal cord injuries? CORRECT ANSWERS
Men, ages 16-30
What are the common causes of a primary injury of the spinal cord? CORRECT ANSWERS
penetrating trauma, gunshot, stab wound
What are some causes of secondary injury CORRECT ANSWERS
Ischemia
hypoxia
hemorrhage
edema
apoptosis:(cell death may continue for weeks/months)
Spinal shock CORRECT ANSWERS
decreased reflexes
loss of sensationy
flaccid paralysis below level of injury
Temporary and can last days to months
Neurogenic Shock CORRECT ANSWERS
Hypotension
Bradycardia
Loss of SNS innervation leads to:
vasodilation
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venous pooling
decreased CO
Neurogenic shock is caused by an injury to the spinal cord at __ or ________ CORRECT
ANSWERS
T6 or higher
The higher the injury, the more likely it will occur CORRECT ANSWERS
Causes loss of vasomotor tone
What classification of spinal cord injury is the most unstable? CORRECT ANSWERS
Flexion-rotation
________and _______ injuries are the most common because these are associated with
greatest flexibility and movement CORRECT ANSWERS
cervical and lumbar
Spinal injuries above __ are going to cause total loss of respiratory function and mechanical
ventilation will be required CORRECT ANSWERS
C4
Spinal injuries __ and below can cause insufficient respiratory efforts, diaphragmatic breathing,
and inability to support their own respiratory status CORRECT ANSWERS
C5
Degree of injury: Complete CORRECT ANSWERS
