Spinal Cord Injuries [ 15 questions]
Know expected disabilities/neurologic & functional status connected with level of
injury following SCI [cervical, thoracic, lumbar, sacral]
Know emergency situations r/t SCI [causes, effects, Signs & symptoms] including
o Spinal shock
Loss of sympathetic activities, they also have warm, bradycardia, hypotension
o Neurogenic shock
o Autonomic dysreflexia (bradycardia bc HIGH BP stimulates baroreceptors to
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stimulate PSNS) (CMs: severe headache, bradycardia, hypertension,
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diaphoresis, congestion, nausea)
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Know drugs utilized with SCI patients including
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Know nursing interventions for SCI patients
o Immediately following injury
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o Prevention of contractures
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o Care of halo fixation devices (pin and vest care, signs of infection + skin
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breakdown, instruct to check frequently)
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Cardiomyopathies [ 4 questions]
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Know how to identify and differentiate different categories of Cardiomyopathy
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presented in class. Know how each is diagnosed. Know signs/symptoms/description of
each type, treatments & prognosis:
o Dilated
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o Hypertrophic
o Restrictive
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