Spinal Shock and Spinal Cord Injuries Quiz
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What clinical presentation is typical of a patient with Brown-Sequard Syndrome?

  • Loss of pain and temperature on the ipsilateral side (correct)
  • Contralateral paralysis/paresis
  • Motor deficits more severe in lower extremities
  • Asymmetric reflex loss on the contralateral side
  • Which spinal cord injury syndrome is characterized by impaired light touch and proprioception?

  • Cauda Equina Syndrome
  • Posterior Cord Syndrome (correct)
  • Anterior Cord Syndrome
  • Central Cord Syndrome
  • In Central Cord Syndrome, which extremities typically exhibit more severe motor deficits?

  • Left extremities
  • Right extremities
  • Lower extremities
  • Upper extremities (correct)
  • Which syndrome associated with spinal cord injury results in loss of motor function but preservation of touch, pressure, position, and vibration sensations?

    <p>Anterior Cord Syndrome</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a key feature distinguishing Cauda Equina Syndrome from other spinal cord injuries?

    <p>Bowel and bladder dysfunction</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which spinal cord injury syndrome presents with asymmetrical flaccid motor paralysis and reflex loss?

    <p>Brown-Sequard Syndrome</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main difference between paresis and paralysis?

    <p>Paralysis involves weaker than normal movements in the affected muscles.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of syndrome is usually associated with hyperreflexia?

    <p>Upper motor neuron syndromes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a characteristic clinical manifestation of spinal shock?

    <p>Complete flaccid paralysis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of motor neuron syndrome affects all 4 extremities?

    <p>Quadriparesis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main function of lower motor neurons?

    <p>To conduct nerve impulses from upper motor neurons to skeletal muscles</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a common characteristic of flaccid paralysis?

    <p>Absence of muscle tone</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the classic triad of symptoms associated with Rhabdomyolysis?

    <p>Muscle pain, Weakness, Dark urine</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which condition is a life-threatening complication of severe muscle trauma with muscle cell loss?

    <p>Rhabdomyolysis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main cause of Compartment syndrome?

    <p>Increased venous pressure compromising blood flow</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which group of individuals may experience 'Rider's bone'?

    <p>Equestrians</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the 5 Ps associated with Compartment syndrome?

    <p>Pain, Paresthesia, Pallor, Pulselessness, Paralysis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main distinguishing factor between Rhabdomyolysis and Osteoporosis?

    <p>Rapid breakdown of muscle leading to myoglobin release</p> Signup and view all the answers

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