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a life-threatening emergency in patients with spinal cord injury that causes a hypertensive emergency

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autonomic dysreflexia

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a condition that involves total loss of sensation and voluntary muscle control below the lesion

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complete spinal cord lesion

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a temporary loss of neurologic function with no apparent
structural damage to the brain

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concussion

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bruising of the brain surface

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contusion

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a condition in which there is preservation of the sensory or motor fibers, or both, below the lesion

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incomplete spinal cord lesion

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bladder dysfunction that results from a disorder or dysfunction of the nervous system; may result in either urinary retention or bladder overactivity

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neurogenic bladder

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paralysis of the lower extremities with dysfunction of the bowel and bladder from a lesion in the thoracic, lumbar, or sacral region of the spinal cord

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paraplegia

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initial damage to the brain that results from the traumatic
event

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primary injury

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an insult to the brain subsequent to the original traumatic event

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secondary injury

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an injury to the spinal cord, vertebral column, supporting soft tissue, or intervertebral discs caused by trauma

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spinal cord injury (SCI)

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varying degrees of paralysis of both arms and legs, with dysfunction of bowel and bladder from a lesion of the cervical segments of the spinal cord

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tetraplegia

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formerly called quadriplegia

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tetraplegia

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severing of the spinal cord

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transection

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severing all the way through the cord

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complete transection

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severing partially through the cord

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incomplete transection

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an injury to the skull or brain that is severe enough
to interfere with normal functioning

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traumatic brain injury

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another word for traumatic brain injury

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craniocerebral trauma

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occurs when the head accelerates and then rapidly decelerates or collides with another object and brain tissue is damaged, but there is no opening through the skull and dura

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closed traumatic brain injury

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occurs when an object penetrates the skull, enters the brain, and damages the soft brain tissue in its path (penetrating injury)

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open traumatic brain injury

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when blunt trauma to the head is so severe that it opens the scalp, skull, and dura to expose the brain

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open traumatic brain injury

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encompasses any damage to the head as a result of trauma

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head injury

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why would a scalp injury bleed profusely

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because of the many blood vessels that constrict poorly

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what are the locations of fractures

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temporal, frontal, basal

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a break in the continuity of the bone

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linear fracture

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splintered or multiple fracture line

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comminuted fracture

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a fracture where the skull is forcefully displaced downwards

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depressed skull fracture

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scalp laceration or tear in the dura

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open fracture

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dura is intact

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closed fracture

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29
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what are clinical manifestations of head injury

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persistent localized pain
swelling
hemorrhage from the nose
blood under the conjunctiva
battle sign
CSF otorrhea
CSF rhinorrhea

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ecchymosis seen over the mastoid

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battle sign

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31
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what are the diagnostic tests for head injury

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computed tomography scan
magnetic resonance imaging scan

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32
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types of brain injuries

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focal
diffuse

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the brain is bruised and damaged in a specific area because of severe acceleration–deceleration force or blunt trauma.

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contusion

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characteristics of contusions

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loss of consciousness
hemorrhage
edema

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35
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contusion effects of injury peak after what time

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18 to 36 hours

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types of hematoma

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epidural (above the dura)
subdural (below the dura)
intracerebral (within the brain)

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this subdural hematoma is caused some kind of head injury

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acute subdural hematoma

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brain damage that occurs directly under the point of impact

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coup injury

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occurs on the opposite side of the brain from where the head is stuck

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countercoup injury

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brain is bruised and damaged in a specific area

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cerebral contusion

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where is the origin of the epidural hematoma

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middle meningeal artery

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42
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what is the cause of epidural hematoma

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skull fracture

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43
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a period when patient is awake and conversant (time where compensator mechanism is working)

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lucid interval

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where is the origin of the bleeding of subdural hematoma

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venous

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types of subdural hematoma

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chronic and acute

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subdural hematoma associated with major head injuries

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acute subdural hematoma

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what are manifestations of acute subdural hematoma

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rapidly developing symptoms
altered level of consciousness
pupillary signs
hemiparesis

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what are the sighs of rapidly expanding mass

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coma
cushing’s triad (hypertension, bradycardia, bradypnea)

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this type of subdural hematoma develops from minor head injuries and are common among older adults

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chronic subdural hematoma

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what are the manifestations of chronic subdural hematoma

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severe headache (on and off)
alternating focal neurologic signs
personality changes
mental deterioration
focal seizures

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what is the location of intracerebral hematoma

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cerebral parenchyma

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what are the causes of intracerebral hematoma

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head injuries involving severe force to the head over a small area
raptured aneurysm
hypertension
bleeding disorders

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what are the manifestations of intracerebral hematoma

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neurologic deficits - initial sign
headache

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what are the medical management of intracerebral hematoma

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supportive care
control of icp
fluid and electrolyte replacement
antihypertensive

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what are the surgical management for intracerebral hematoma

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craniotomy
craniectomy

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56
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what is a mild form of neurologic brain injury

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concussion

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what is the cause of a concussion

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blunt trauma from

  • acceleration-deceleration force
  • direct blow
  • blast injury
58
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what are the clinical manifestations of frontal lobe involvement in concussions

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bizarre, irrational behavior

59
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what are the clinical manifestations of temporal lobe involvement

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temporary amnesia or disorientation

60
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why are narcotics avoided for concussion pain

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it may alter the neurologic exam

61
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how many days til the patient can gradually return to nonsport activities

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2-3 days

62
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a region in an organ or tissue which has suffered damage through injury or disease

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lesion

63
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what are the parts of the spinal cord

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  • 7 cervical spine
  • 12 thoracic spine
  • 5 lumbar spine
  • coccyx
64
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responsible for stimulating movement and feeling

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spinal cord root

65
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what nerves supply the head, neck, shoulders, arms, and hands

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cervical nerves (8 pairs)

66
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what cervical nerves control neck muscles

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c1-c3

67
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what cervical nerves control the diaphragm

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c4

68
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what cervical nerves control the deltoid

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c5

69
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what cervical nerve controls the wrist

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c6

70
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what cervical nerve controls the triceps

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c7

71
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what cervical nerve controls the fingers

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c7 - c8

72
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these spinal cord roots connects portions of the upper abdomen and muscles in the back and chest areas

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thoracis nerves (12 pairs)

73
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what thoracic nerve controls the hand

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t1

74
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what thoracic nerve controls the intercostals

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t2-t12

75
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what nerve controls the abdominals

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t7-L1

76
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what thoracic nerve controls ejaculation

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t11-L2

77
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what spinal cord root feeds the lower back and legs

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lumbar nerves (5 pairs)

78
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what lumbar nerve controls the hips

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L2

79
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what lumbar nerve controls the quadriceps

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L3

80
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what lumbar nerves control the hamstrings-knee

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L4-L5

81
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what lumbar nerves control the foot

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L4-S1

82
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what spinal cord root supplies the buttocks, legs, feet, anal and genital areas of the body

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sacral nerves (5 pairs)

83
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what sacral nerve controls penile erection

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S2

84
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what sacral nerve controls the bowel and bladder

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S2-S3

85
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what are the risk factors of spinal cord injury

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younger age
male gender
alcohol and drug use

86
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what are the major causes of death for people with spinal cord injury

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pneumonia
pulmonary embolism
sepsis

87
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what are the mechanisms of sci

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concussion - patient fully recovers
contusion
laceration
compression - due to slipped disk or tumor
transection - severed spinal cord

88
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what are the vertebrae commonly involved in spinal cord injury

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C5-C7 - deltoid, wrist, fingers
T12 - intercostals, ejaculation
L1 - abdominals, intercostals

89
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what causes tetraplegia

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C4 or C6 injury

90
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what causes paraplegia

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T6-L1 injury

91
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what sci has this clinical manifestation
- injury at c2 and c3 are usually fatal

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cervical sci

92
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what sci has this clinical manifestation
- tetraplegia

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cervical sci

93
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what sci has this clinical manifestation
- respiratory muscle paralysis

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cervical sci

94
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what sci has this clinical manifestation
- bowel and bladder retention

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cervical sci/thoracic sci/lumbar sci

95
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what sci has this clinical manifestation
- paraplegia

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thoracic sci/lumbar sci/sacral sci

96
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what sci has this clinical manifestation
- poor control of upper trunk

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thoracic sci

97
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what sci has this clinical manifestation
- autonomic dysreflexia

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thoracic sci (lesion above t6)

98
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what sci has this clinical manifestation
- allows erection but no ejaculation

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sacral sci (injury above s2)

99
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what sci has this clinical manifestation
- prevents erection and ejaculation

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sacral sci (injury between s2-s4)

100
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what sci has this clinical manifestation
- bowel and bladder incontinence

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sacral sci

101
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this is moving the patient as one unit. it maintains spinal alignment

A

logrolling

102
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this is given within the first 24-48 hours

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high dose of methylprednisolone Iv

103
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why is high dose of methyprednisolone IV a controversial method

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it only offers slight benefit for sci

104
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this prevents hypoxemia which can worsen neurologic deficits

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oxygenation

105
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what should be taken care of if endotracheal intubation is needed

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neck flexion and extension

106
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this is the restoration of preinjury position

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reduction

107
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this provides immobilization of the c spine while allowing early ambulation

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halo and vest

108
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this provides immobilization of the c spine while allowing early ambulation

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halo and vest

109
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this reflects a sudden depression of reflex activity in the spinal cord below level of injury

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spinal shock

110
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what are the clinical manifestations of spinal cord shock

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paralysis
absent reflexes
hypotension
bradycardia
bowel and bladder retention

111
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this develops as a result of the loss of autonomic nervous system function below the level of the lesion

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neurogenic shock

112
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what are the clinical manifestations of neurogenic shock

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hypotension
bradycardia
decreased cardiac output
venous pooling in extremities
peripheral vasodilation
absence of perspiration in paralyzed areas of body

113
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a complication resulting from immobility

A

venous thromboembolism

114
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places the patient at risk to develop deep vein thrombosis and/or pulmonary embolism

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venous thromboembolism

115
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what is the clinical manifestation of deep vein thrombosis

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positive homan’s sign

116
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what are the clinical manifestations of pulmonary embolism

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pleuritic chest pain
anxiety
shortness of breath
abnormal arterial blood gas (increased PaCO2 and decreased PaO2)

117
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what are the preventive management for venous thromboembolism

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low dose anticoagulation using warfarin
sequential pneumatic compression device

118
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why should you never massage the calves or thighs of a patient who is immobile

A

because it might dislodge an undetected thromboembolus

119
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this causes hyperstimulation of the SNS

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autonomic dysreflexia

120
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what are the triggers of autonomic dyreflexia

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bladder distention
fecal impaction
skin stimulation (pressure sore above level of lesion)

121
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what are the clinical manifestations of autonomic dyreflexia

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severe headache
blurring of vision
nasal congestion
hypertension
bradycardia
sweating above lesion
goose flesh below lesion

122
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what should u do to lower the bp of a patient suffering autonomic dysreflexia

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place them in a sitting position to lower bp by gravity

123
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what should u do to a patient suffering autonomic dysreflexia to prevent bladder distention

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catheterize as indicated

124
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what should u do to a patient suffering autonomic dysreflexia to prevent fecal impaction

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perform manual extraction as indicated

125
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what should u do to prevent skin stimulation in a person suffering from autonomic dysreflexia

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facilitate turning to sides to prevent pressure sores

126
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this is a ganglionic blocking agent for the treatment of autonomy dysreflexia

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hexamethonium chloride

127
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this is a vasodilator for the treatment of autonomy dysreflexia

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sodium nitroprusside

128
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what should u use to wash wounded area at home and in hospital

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soap and water/sterile nss

129
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how many minutes should u apply pressure for scalp abrasion

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10 minutes

130
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what should u use to remain sterility during application of pressure on bleeding site

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clean gloves/gauze

131
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what should u do to reduce swelling and pain

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apply ice compress for 20 minutes

132
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how many minutes should you apply ice compress for a scalp abrasion

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20 minutes

133
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hat are the signs and symptoms for increased icp

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restlessness
anisocoria
headache
projectile vomiting

134
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what is another word for controling bleeding

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hemostasis

135
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how many hours should u delay the closure for scalp laceration

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24 hours

136
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when should you administer tetanus toxoid for a patient with scalp laceration

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if the last known dosage was >5 years ago

137
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this is the ecchymosis on the periorbital area

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raccoon eyes

138
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this is the CSF leak from the ears

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CSF otorrhea

139
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this is the CSF leak from the nose

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CSF rhinorrhea

140
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what is the management for acute subdural hematoma

A

emergency craniotomy

141
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what is the management for chronic subdural hematoma

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burr hole (multiple)
craniotomy

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