Spinal Cord Injuries and Syndromes Quiz

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Which part of the nervous system is responsible for reflexes and spasticity in the presence of a spinal cord injury?

  • Spinal nerves
  • Upper Motor Neurons (UMN) (correct)
  • Lower Motor Neurons (LMN)
  • Brain

Which level of the spinal cord does a LMN injury occur if the injury is below it?

  • T and below
  • L1-2 (correct)
  • Cervical spine
  • LOI

Which spinal cord syndrome is characterized by greater weakness in the upper limbs compared to the lower limbs?

  • Brown-Séquard Syndrome
  • Paraplegia
  • Tetraplegia
  • Central Cord Syndrome (correct)

Which spinal cord syndrome is characterized by ipsilateral loss of light touch, vibration, 2pt discrimination, and conscious proprioception?

<p>Brown-Séquard Syndrome (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which spinal cord syndrome is characterized by contralateral loss of pain, temperature, deep pressure, and unconscious proprioception?

<p>Brown-Séquard Syndrome (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following items is NOT mentioned as a requirement for sensory testing?

<p>Alcohol swabs (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What position should the patient be in during sensory testing?

<p>Supine (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following sensory points must be tested during sensory testing?

<p>All of the above (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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