Med Surg-Quiz 10

Question 1

spasm of the Sternocleidomastoid; Presents as: rotation away from and lateral flexion toward the affected side.

Answer 1

Torticollis

Question 2

a decrease in the size of a passage or opening; such as the spinal foramen, or spinal canal.

Answer 2

Stenosis

Question 3

progressive deterioration of fibrous layers and the nucleus pulposus. Brings vertebrae closer together, decreasing the interforaminal space (causing stenosis)

Answer 3

Degenerative Disc Disease- (DDD)

Question 4

any change in the shape of the annulus that causes it to protrude beyond its natural aligned position

Answer 4

Herniation

Question 5

nucleus material shifts into the layers of the annulus or ligaments

Answer 5

Protrusion

Question 6

rupture of nuclear material into the vertebral canal

Answer 6

Prolapse

Question 7

Results from pinching on a nerve and nerve root. Radiating pain down the affected extremity

Answer 7

Radiculopathy

Question 8

Used to alleviate spinal stenosis. Removal of the lamina- the connecting parts of the vertebra.

Answer 8

Laminectomy

Question 9

To fix a compression fracture in the spine

Answer 9

Balloon Kyphoplasty

Question 10

Fracture of pars interarticularis (Connects the facet joints)

Answer 10

Spondylolysis

Question 11

slippage of one vertebra on another. Can be anterior or posterior slip. (Typically anterior). *Extension precautions!! Think of the mechanics… extension pushes the vertebra forward. Not good…can cause severe damage. Two etiologies known:
Degenerative
Isthmic

Answer 11

Spondylolisthesis

Question 12

lateral curvature of the spine

Answer 12

Scoliosis

Question 13

unilateral elevation of the innominate bones

Answer 13

Sacroiliac Dysfunction: Upslip

Question 14

rotation of the sacrum; anterior tilt, posterior tilt or left/right rotation

Answer 14

Sacroiliac Dysfunction: Torsion