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213 Unit 4 Exam Questions and Answers
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NUR 213 Unit 4 Exam Questions and
Answers 2026/2027
NUR 213 Unit 4 Exam Questions and Answers
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213 Unit 4 Exam Questions and Answers
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213 Unit 4 Exam Questions and Answers 2026_2027.pdf
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What are the different mechanisms of injury related to spinal cord injuries?
Hyperflexion - most common natural protective position can cause the neck to be unstable
because of stretching of ligaments.
Hyperextension- caused by chin hitting a surface, such as dashboard/ bathtub, usually
causes central cord syndrome S&S
Whiplash
Axial Loading: caused by the force from above, like hit on head or diving or from below like
landing on buttocks or feet.
Excessive rotation: head excessively turned, may tear ligaments, fracture articular surfaces,
and cause compression fractures.
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What are risk factors related to spinal cord injuries?
Participation in high risk physical activities. (speeding while under the influence of alcohol or
drugs)
Not using protective gear in sports or recreational activities.
Falls in the older population
MVA (56%)
Falls (14%)
Acts of Violence/ Guns (9%)
Sports Injuries (7%)
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Complete vs Incomplete Spinal Injury
Complete
- irreversible
- loss of sensory, motor and autonomic function function below the level of injury.
Incomplete
- some function preserved below the primary injury
- central cord syndrome
- anterior cord syndrome
- posterior cord syndrome
- brown- sequard syndrome.
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