Exam 1 - Tetraplegia

Question 1

what muscles are innervated by C5

Answer 1

biceps
brachialis
brachioradialis
deltoid
infraspinatus
rhomboids
supinator

Question 2

what functions are completed by c5

Answer 2

elbow flx / supination
shld ER / abd / flx

Question 3

what muscles are innervated by c1-4

Answer 3

face and neck muscles
diaphram

Question 4

what are the available movements for C1-4

Answer 4

talking
mastication
sipping / blowing
scapular elevation

Question 5

what the functional capabilities of a pt with c1-4 injury

Answer 5

dependence in basic SDLs
activation of computer, light switches, call buttons

Question 6

list some of the equipment and assistance that would be required for a c1-4 injury

Answer 6

brain-computer interface
full time attendant required
independent with power wheel chair
portable ventilator (possibly)

Question 7

what are the functional capabilities of a patient with c5 level of injury

Answer 7

ADL
feeding
grooming (head and oral)
activation of computer, light switches, etc
part-time attendant required
benefit from power assisted wheel chair

Question 8

describe how a patient with c5 level of injury completes bed mobility

Answer 8

requires assitance if not dependent
bed rails and loops
pressure reducing mattress

Question 9

describe how a patient with c5 level of injury completes transfers

Answer 9

dependent
possibly able to perform with assistance and transfer board

Question 10

what muscles are innervated by c6

Answer 10

extensor carpi radialis
infraspinatus
lat
pec major
pronator teres
serratus anterior
teres minor

Question 11

what movements are available to a patient with c6 level of injury

Answer 11

shld flx / ext / ir / rt / add
scap abd / pro / upwards rt
fa pronation
wrist ext - tenodesis grasp

Question 12

what are the functional capabilities of a patient with a c6 level of injury

Answer 12

adl feeding
grooming (face and oral0
dressing
bathing
home management