AHN 447 TEST 3 || with Errorless Solutions 100%.

cervical traction is contraindicated in correct answers unstable hyperextension injuries Cervical spine clearance correct answers done by an ER, neuro, or orthopedic physician Occiput to T1 need to be cleared no need for xray if patient is: awake and oriented has no distracting injuries has no drugs on board no neck pain neurologically intact MRI correct answers shows tumors and soft tissues (herniated discs) very well may be used to clear c-spine in comatose patients CT scan correct answers good in acute situations shows bone very well soft tissues (discs, spinal cord) are poorly visualized do not give contrast in trauma patients methylprednisolone (solu-medrol) correct answers only used if started within 8 hours of injury exclusion criteria: cauda equina syndrome, GSW, pregnant, younger than 13, patient is on maintenance steroids management of SCI in hospital correct answers NGT to suction-prevents aspiration and decompresses the abdomen (paralytic ileus is common in first days) foley-urinary retention is common Central Cord Syndrome correct answers cervical spine cord involvement with arms more affected than legs. may occur w/ trauma, tumors, infections, etc traumatic lesions improve in 1-2 weeks surgical decompression may be indicated if there is spinal stenosis