TCRN - Spinal Trauma UPDATED
ACTUAL Exam Questions and CORRECT
Answers
33 - CORRECT ANSWER - How many vertebrae comprise the human spinal column
7 - CORRECT ANSWER - How many cervical vertebrae comprise the human spinal
column
T6 - CORRECT ANSWER - Autonomic dysreflexia is a potential complication of spinal
injury that occurs above ________
False - CORRECT ANSWER - True or false: Cauda equina syndromes are fracture-
induced
4 - CORRECT ANSWER - How many fused bones comprise the human coccyx
C4 - CORRECT ANSWER - Diaphragmatic paralysis should be considered as a potential
complication in patients with spinal cord injuries above ________
MRI - CORRECT ANSWER - Ligamental cord damage, edema, and compression injuries
are best visualized with which type of imaging study
Neurogenic - CORRECT ANSWER - Discovering priapism in males is a strong indicator
of what type of shock
C3 - CORRECT ANSWER - At what level does injury to the cervical spine impact the
cough reflex to the point that it is absent
, Anterior - CORRECT ANSWER - A patient presents with a hyperflexion injury in which
his head was forcefully thrown downwards. He suffers from a loss of pain and temp sensation.
Which type of cord syndrome did he most likely suffer
Toward - CORRECT ANSWER - Are neurons from the posterior cord carried toward or
away from the body/brain
C4 - C7 - CORRECT ANSWER - What range of cervical vertebrae are deemed the most
flexible and vulnerable to injury
C1-C2 - CORRECT ANSWER - Which region of the cervical spine poses the greatest risk
for injury in the geriatric population due to decreased mobility
Bulbuocavernosus - CORRECT ANSWER - Identify the first reflex to return after the
resolution of spinal shock
Anterior - CORRECT ANSWER - Which of the incomplete cord syndromes is associated
with the worst prognosis
Central Cord - CORRECT ANSWER - Which of the incomplete cord syndromes causes
more deficits to the upper extremities than in the lower extremities
Contralateral - CORRECT ANSWER - Is the loss of sensation in Brown-Sequard
syndrome ipsilateral or contralateral
Ipsilateral - CORRECT ANSWER - Is the loss of movement in Brown-Sequard syndrome
ipsilateral or contralateral
True - CORRECT ANSWER - True or false: Cauda equina injuries are considered medical
emergencies
ACTUAL Exam Questions and CORRECT
Answers
33 - CORRECT ANSWER - How many vertebrae comprise the human spinal column
7 - CORRECT ANSWER - How many cervical vertebrae comprise the human spinal
column
T6 - CORRECT ANSWER - Autonomic dysreflexia is a potential complication of spinal
injury that occurs above ________
False - CORRECT ANSWER - True or false: Cauda equina syndromes are fracture-
induced
4 - CORRECT ANSWER - How many fused bones comprise the human coccyx
C4 - CORRECT ANSWER - Diaphragmatic paralysis should be considered as a potential
complication in patients with spinal cord injuries above ________
MRI - CORRECT ANSWER - Ligamental cord damage, edema, and compression injuries
are best visualized with which type of imaging study
Neurogenic - CORRECT ANSWER - Discovering priapism in males is a strong indicator
of what type of shock
C3 - CORRECT ANSWER - At what level does injury to the cervical spine impact the
cough reflex to the point that it is absent
, Anterior - CORRECT ANSWER - A patient presents with a hyperflexion injury in which
his head was forcefully thrown downwards. He suffers from a loss of pain and temp sensation.
Which type of cord syndrome did he most likely suffer
Toward - CORRECT ANSWER - Are neurons from the posterior cord carried toward or
away from the body/brain
C4 - C7 - CORRECT ANSWER - What range of cervical vertebrae are deemed the most
flexible and vulnerable to injury
C1-C2 - CORRECT ANSWER - Which region of the cervical spine poses the greatest risk
for injury in the geriatric population due to decreased mobility
Bulbuocavernosus - CORRECT ANSWER - Identify the first reflex to return after the
resolution of spinal shock
Anterior - CORRECT ANSWER - Which of the incomplete cord syndromes is associated
with the worst prognosis
Central Cord - CORRECT ANSWER - Which of the incomplete cord syndromes causes
more deficits to the upper extremities than in the lower extremities
Contralateral - CORRECT ANSWER - Is the loss of sensation in Brown-Sequard
syndrome ipsilateral or contralateral
Ipsilateral - CORRECT ANSWER - Is the loss of movement in Brown-Sequard syndrome
ipsilateral or contralateral
True - CORRECT ANSWER - True or false: Cauda equina injuries are considered medical
emergencies
