Chapter 24: Spinal Cord Injuries

Question 1

Autonomic dysreflexia (hyperreflexia)

Answer 1

Involves exaggerated responses of the autonomic nervous system (ANS)

Question 2

Catheterization

Answer 2

A procedure to enable the flow of urine by way of insertion of a latex tube into the bladder by way of the urethra when there is no voluntary control of the bowel.

Question 3

Cauda equina

Answer 3

The spinal nerves that continue beyond the exit the spinal cord, resembles a ‘horses tail’

Question 4

Credes’ maneuver

Answer 4

The application of external pressure on the abdomen with their fists, starting at the umbilicus and pressing downward to urinate

Question 5

Decubitus ulcers

Answer 5

damage to the skin as a result of pressure

Question 6

Deep vein thrombosis

Answer 6

swelling in the lower extremities, localized redness, and a low grade fever

Question 7

Heterotopic ossification

Answer 7

The abnormal formation of bone deposits on muscles, joints, and tendons

Question 8

Peristalsis

Answer 8

A process of muscle contractions resulting in the movement of food through the digestive track and a relaxation of the rectal sphincters

Question 9

Reflex arc

Answer 9

When a stimulus causes afferent impulses to enter the cord, synapse, and exit causing a contraction of the muscle fibers

Question 10

Spina bifida

Answer 10

A congenital neural tube dysfunction resulting in an incomplete closing of the vertebral column and spinal cord agenesis. May yield same symptoms as traumatic SCI.

Question 11

Spinal shock

Answer 11

A period of altered reflex activity immediately after a traumatic SCI.