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Which spinal cord injury (SCI) syndrome results in variable loss of motor function and pain/temperature sensation below the level of the lesion?
Which spinal cord injury (SCI) syndrome results in variable loss of motor function and pain/temperature sensation below the level of the lesion?
- Hemiplegia
- Paraplegia
- Tetraplegia
- Anterior Cord (correct)
Which spinal cord tract is responsible for proprioception for the trunk and lower extremities (LE)?
Which spinal cord tract is responsible for proprioception for the trunk and lower extremities (LE)?
- Lateral Corticospinal
- Spinocerebellar (correct)
- Spinothalamic
- Lateral Reticulospinal
At which vertebral level does the Upper Motor Neuron (UMN) transition to the Lower Motor Neuron (LMN)?
At which vertebral level does the Upper Motor Neuron (UMN) transition to the Lower Motor Neuron (LMN)?
- At L5 vertebral body
- Above conus medullaris
- At L1 vertebral body (correct)
- At Cauda Equina
Which assessment tool specifically evaluates the ability to ambulate 10 meters on a scale of 0-20?
Which assessment tool specifically evaluates the ability to ambulate 10 meters on a scale of 0-20?
Which self-report measure assesses the biopsychosocial dimensions of Quality of Life?
Which self-report measure assesses the biopsychosocial dimensions of Quality of Life?
Which test evaluates 32 skills on a 0-2 point scale and takes into account patient vs. caregiver ability and the use of a manual or power chair?
Which test evaluates 32 skills on a 0-2 point scale and takes into account patient vs. caregiver ability and the use of a manual or power chair?
Which measure is a self-report instrument applicable across different cultures for the assessment of Quality of Life?
Which measure is a self-report instrument applicable across different cultures for the assessment of Quality of Life?
Which classification of spinal cord injury involves a complete loss of motor and sensory function below the injury?
Which classification of spinal cord injury involves a complete loss of motor and sensory function below the injury?
In a Brown-Sequard injury, which of the following is lost on the contralateral (CL) side below the lesion?
In a Brown-Sequard injury, which of the following is lost on the contralateral (CL) side below the lesion?
Which spinal cord injury classification involves preservation of sensory function below the neurological level?
Which spinal cord injury classification involves preservation of sensory function below the neurological level?
Which spinal cord injury classification indicates motor incomplete with less than half of key muscle groups having a grade of 3?
Which spinal cord injury classification indicates motor incomplete with less than half of key muscle groups having a grade of 3?
In a Conus Medullaris injury, which of the following impairments can be observed?
In a Conus Medullaris injury, which of the following impairments can be observed?
Which spinal cord injury results in a presentation characterized by areflexia, flaccid paralysis, and impaired bowel, bladder, and sexual function?
Which spinal cord injury results in a presentation characterized by areflexia, flaccid paralysis, and impaired bowel, bladder, and sexual function?
What is the result of excessive release of excitatory neurotransmitters?
What is the result of excessive release of excitatory neurotransmitters?
In which phase does an individual overreact when frustrated and begin hitting, screaming, or being verbally inappropriate due to agitation?
In which phase does an individual overreact when frustrated and begin hitting, screaming, or being verbally inappropriate due to agitation?
What is the specific cause of blast injuries?
What is the specific cause of blast injuries?
What can a coup injury result in within the brain?
What can a coup injury result in within the brain?
What is the characteristic neurological response in Level II: General Response?
What is the characteristic neurological response in Level II: General Response?
What is the immediate requirement for secondary injuries according to the text?
What is the immediate requirement for secondary injuries according to the text?
Which level describes an individual who remains unable to respond to simple, purposeful commands?
Which level describes an individual who remains unable to respond to simple, purposeful commands?
What is the characteristic feature of Level VI: Confused-Appropriate phase?
What is the characteristic feature of Level VI: Confused-Appropriate phase?
"Local Response" in Level III refers to responding inconsistently but specifically to what?
"Local Response" in Level III refers to responding inconsistently but specifically to what?
"Automatic-Appropriate" individuals lack higher executive function and judgement especially in what kind of circumstances?
"Automatic-Appropriate" individuals lack higher executive function and judgement especially in what kind of circumstances?
What is a characteristic feature of the 'General Response' phase?
What is a characteristic feature of the 'General Response' phase?
What can result from a blast injury according to the text?
What can result from a blast injury according to the text?
