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What is the primary characteristic of an ASIA D (motor incomplete) classification?
What is the primary characteristic of an ASIA D (motor incomplete) classification?
- Muscle grades above NLI are 3 or better
- Muscle grades below NLI are 3 or better (correct)
- Muscle grades above NLI are not 3 or better
- Muscle grades below NLI are not 3 or better
Which spinal cord syndrome is most commonly associated with anterior spinal artery infarct or cervical hyperflexion injury?
Which spinal cord syndrome is most commonly associated with anterior spinal artery infarct or cervical hyperflexion injury?
- Central Cord Syndrome (correct)
- Cervical HyperExtension Injury
- Thoracic Injury
- Cauda Equina
At the level of injury, what sensory function is affected in a spinal cord lesion?
At the level of injury, what sensory function is affected in a spinal cord lesion?
- Pain and temperature
- Discriminative touch
- Conscious proprioception
- All sensory functions (correct)
Which type of injury is characterized by damage to lumbar and/or sacral nerve roots?
Which type of injury is characterized by damage to lumbar and/or sacral nerve roots?
What is the primary characteristic of an LMN injury?
What is the primary characteristic of an LMN injury?
Which spinal cord syndrome is characterized by thoracic and cervical motor areas being most impacted?
Which spinal cord syndrome is characterized by thoracic and cervical motor areas being most impacted?
What is a positive sign in the period of areflexia and flaccid paralysis?
What is a positive sign in the period of areflexia and flaccid paralysis?
What is the treatment for bowel and bladder dysfunction after recovery of spinal shock?
What is the treatment for bowel and bladder dysfunction after recovery of spinal shock?
What is the characteristic of a flaccid/areflexive bladder?
What is the characteristic of a flaccid/areflexive bladder?
What is the level of injury that can cause autonomic dysreflexia?
What is the level of injury that can cause autonomic dysreflexia?
Which nerve primarily controls the splanchnic vascular bed?
Which nerve primarily controls the splanchnic vascular bed?
What is the characteristic of a spastic/hyperreflexive bladder?
What is the characteristic of a spastic/hyperreflexive bladder?
What is the approximate number of individuals who experience spinal cord injury (SCI) per year?
What is the approximate number of individuals who experience spinal cord injury (SCI) per year?
Which of the following populations is most likely to experience a spinal cord injury due to a fall?
Which of the following populations is most likely to experience a spinal cord injury due to a fall?
What is the term for the '4 limb paralysis' that occurs due to cervical spinal cord damage?
What is the term for the '4 limb paralysis' that occurs due to cervical spinal cord damage?
What is the term for the point of reference used in the ASIA sensory examination?
What is the term for the point of reference used in the ASIA sensory examination?
What is the scoring system used in the ASIA sensory examination?
What is the scoring system used in the ASIA sensory examination?
What is the term for the level of injury that is determined by the most caudal segment of the spinal cord with normal motor function?
What is the term for the level of injury that is determined by the most caudal segment of the spinal cord with normal motor function?
What is the term for the classification system used to classify spinal cord injuries?
What is the term for the classification system used to classify spinal cord injuries?
What is the criteria for determining an incomplete injury?
What is the criteria for determining an incomplete injury?
What is the level of injury that is determined by the most caudal segment of the spinal cord with normal motor and sensory function bilaterally?
What is the level of injury that is determined by the most caudal segment of the spinal cord with normal motor and sensory function bilaterally?
What is the term for the zone of partial preservation for complete injuries only?
What is the term for the zone of partial preservation for complete injuries only?
What is the primary focus of the Impairment Testing component in the Neurologic Physical Therapy Examination Approach?
What is the primary focus of the Impairment Testing component in the Neurologic Physical Therapy Examination Approach?
What is the main emphasis during quiet sitting in a patient with a higher level of spinal cord injury?
What is the main emphasis during quiet sitting in a patient with a higher level of spinal cord injury?
At which level of spinal cord injury can autonomic dysreflexia occur?
At which level of spinal cord injury can autonomic dysreflexia occur?
What is the purpose of the Movement Analysis component in the Neurologic Physical Therapy Examination Approach?
What is the purpose of the Movement Analysis component in the Neurologic Physical Therapy Examination Approach?
What is the primary symptom of autonomic dysreflexia?
What is the primary symptom of autonomic dysreflexia?
What is the benefit of customizing the examination approach to expected impairments based on Myotomal/Dermatomal Patterns of involvement?
What is the benefit of customizing the examination approach to expected impairments based on Myotomal/Dermatomal Patterns of involvement?
What is the recommended management of autonomic dysreflexia?
What is the recommended management of autonomic dysreflexia?
What is the primary goal of the Plan of Care component in the Neurologic Physical Therapy Examination Approach?
What is the primary goal of the Plan of Care component in the Neurologic Physical Therapy Examination Approach?
What is a potential outcome of untreated autonomic dysreflexia?
What is a potential outcome of untreated autonomic dysreflexia?
What is the Sequence of Examination in Neurologic Physical Therapy?
What is the Sequence of Examination in Neurologic Physical Therapy?
Why is coughing important for individuals with spinal cord injuries?
Why is coughing important for individuals with spinal cord injuries?
What percentage of normal vital capacity is typically seen in individuals with spinal cord injuries at the C3-C6 level?
What percentage of normal vital capacity is typically seen in individuals with spinal cord injuries at the C3-C6 level?
