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What is the most common site for heterotopic ossification formation following a spinal cord injury?
What is the most common site for heterotopic ossification formation following a spinal cord injury?
- Knees
- Hips (correct)
- Shoulders
- Elbows
Which clinical presentation is indicative of heterotopic ossification?
Which clinical presentation is indicative of heterotopic ossification?
- Joints/muscle pain without sensation (correct)
- Reduced tissue swelling
- Gradual increase in PROM
- High-grade fever
What is the most impactful factor for developing heterotopic ossification?
What is the most impactful factor for developing heterotopic ossification?
- Complete pneumonia
- Pressure ulcers
- Smoking
- Urinary tract infections (correct)
Which medication is commonly used for prophylactic treatment of heterotopic ossification within 3 weeks after spinal cord injury?
Which medication is commonly used for prophylactic treatment of heterotopic ossification within 3 weeks after spinal cord injury?
What is the recommended timeframe for the most effective use of bisphosphonates to slow or halt the progression of heterotopic ossification?
What is the recommended timeframe for the most effective use of bisphosphonates to slow or halt the progression of heterotopic ossification?
Which of the following factors contributes to the development of osteoporosis or osteopenia as a secondary complication in spinal cord injuries?
Which of the following factors contributes to the development of osteoporosis or osteopenia as a secondary complication in spinal cord injuries?
What intervention is recommended to reduce the risk of urinary dysfunction in spinal cord injury patients?
What intervention is recommended to reduce the risk of urinary dysfunction in spinal cord injury patients?
What percentage of trauma spinal cord injury patients are affected by urinary dysfunction due to neurogenic bladder?
What percentage of trauma spinal cord injury patients are affected by urinary dysfunction due to neurogenic bladder?
What is one of the impacts of poor voiding control in spinal cord injury patients?
What is one of the impacts of poor voiding control in spinal cord injury patients?
What is a recommended method to assess bowel and bladder control in spinal cord injury patients?
What is a recommended method to assess bowel and bladder control in spinal cord injury patients?
Which of the following is a benefit of clean intermittent catheterization (CIC) for managing urinary output in medically stable spinal cord injury patients?
Which of the following is a benefit of clean intermittent catheterization (CIC) for managing urinary output in medically stable spinal cord injury patients?
How do hydrophilic coated catheters contribute to managing urinary issues in spinal cord injury patients?
How do hydrophilic coated catheters contribute to managing urinary issues in spinal cord injury patients?
What are common complications for individuals with spinal cord injury (SCI) according to the text?
What are common complications for individuals with spinal cord injury (SCI) according to the text?
What is a factor that increases the chances of developing neuropathic pain in SCI patients?
What is a factor that increases the chances of developing neuropathic pain in SCI patients?
Which of the following is NOT listed as a cardiometabolic disease associated with SCI in the text?
Which of the following is NOT listed as a cardiometabolic disease associated with SCI in the text?
What is the immediate impact of SCI on autonomic function according to the text?
What is the immediate impact of SCI on autonomic function according to the text?
In SCI management, what is recommended as a last resort for cardiometabolic health promotion?
In SCI management, what is recommended as a last resort for cardiometabolic health promotion?
What is the key recommendation for diagnosing cardiometabolic syndrome according to the text?
What is the key recommendation for diagnosing cardiometabolic syndrome according to the text?
What is the primary reason why individuals with spinal cord injuries (SCI) are predisposed to an imbalance between osteoclast and osteoblast activity?
What is the primary reason why individuals with spinal cord injuries (SCI) are predisposed to an imbalance between osteoclast and osteoblast activity?
What percentage of bone loss occurs in the acute and subacute phases after a spinal cord injury (SCI)?
What percentage of bone loss occurs in the acute and subacute phases after a spinal cord injury (SCI)?
Which type of bone is primarily targeted by osteoporosis in individuals with SCI?
Which type of bone is primarily targeted by osteoporosis in individuals with SCI?
What is the most common location for pressure ulcers in the acute care setting for individuals with SCI?
What is the most common location for pressure ulcers in the acute care setting for individuals with SCI?
What factor significantly increases the risk of fragility fractures occurring spontaneously or after minor trauma in SCI patients?
What factor significantly increases the risk of fragility fractures occurring spontaneously or after minor trauma in SCI patients?
Which condition poses the most significant hindrance in individuals with SCI, leading them to experience complications like hospitalization, infections, and even death?
Which condition poses the most significant hindrance in individuals with SCI, leading them to experience complications like hospitalization, infections, and even death?
