Spinal Cord Injury Management Quiz
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What are some signs of spinal cord injury (SCI) after a traumatic event?

  • Headache, dizziness, nausea, and blurred vision
  • Muscle soreness, fatigue, joint stiffness, and anxiety
  • Fever, cough, shortness of breath, and chest pain
  • Paresthesias, lack of or impaired movement or sensation in the extremities, spinal pain, altered cognitive status or level of alertness (correct)
  • What should be avoided in emergency care for a patient with SCI?

  • Encouraging the patient to walk around
  • Administering pain medication
  • Applying heat therapy to the affected area
  • Both active and passive movements of the spine (correct)
  • How can rescue personnel influence the prognosis significantly in SCI cases?

  • By performing immediate surgery at the accident location
  • By using techniques to stabilize, move, and manage the patient immediately following the trauma (correct)
  • By encouraging the patient to sit up and move around
  • By administering pain relief medications
  • What should be used to minimize movement of the spine in a patient with SCI during emergency care?

    <p>Spinal backboard or a full-body adjustable backboard, supporting cervical collar, immobilizing the head</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should rescue personnel be adept at when dealing with a potential SCI case?

    <p>Questioning and examining for signs of SCI before moving the individual</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Spinal Cord Injury (SCI) Signs and Care

    Signs of SCI

    • Loss of movement or sensation in the face, arms, or legs
    • Weakness or numbness in the face, arms, or legs
    • Difficulty walking or maintaining balance
    • Abnormal reflexes or twitching
    • Severe pain in the back or neck
    • Difficulty controlling the bladder or bowel
    • Tingling or loss of sensation in the extremities

    Emergency Care for SCI

    • Avoid moving the patient excessively or unnecessarily
    • Avoid twisting or bending the patient's spine
    • Avoid using the patient's arms or legs to lift or move them
    • Use a backboard or stretcher to minimize spine movement
    • Use a cervical collar to stabilize the neck
    • Keep the patient still and calm

    Influencing Prognosis in SCI

    • Quick and proper immobilization of the spine can significantly influence the prognosis
    • Stabilizing the spine can help prevent further injury
    • Rapid transportation to a medical facility can improve outcomes

    Minimizing Spine Movement

    • Use a rigid cervical collar to stabilize the neck
    • Use a backboard or stretcher to support the patient
    • Log-roll the patient instead of lifting or rolling them
    • Use a scoop stretcher to minimize twisting or bending

    Rescue Personnel Skills

    • Proper immobilization and transportation techniques
    • Ability to recognize signs and symptoms of SCI
    • Knowledge of spinal stabilization techniques
    • Ability to provide calm and reassuring care to the patient

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    Test your knowledge of early medical and rehabilitation management of spinal cord injuries with this quiz by Dr. Mohamed Helayel. Learn about emergency care, stabilization techniques, and the impact on prognosis. Ideal for physical therapy students and healthcare professionals.

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