SCI: Pathophysiology

Question 1

SCI results in ____ (also referred to as quadriplegia) or paraplegia..

4.

Answer 1

tetraplegia

Question 2

Complete lesions result in the absence of motor and sensory function ____ the level of the injury.

Answer 2

below

Question 3

Incomplete lesions may involve a number of neurological segments, and ______ may be partially or completely intact.

Answer 3

sensorimotor function

Question 4

Zone of partial preservation refers to

Answer 4

complete injuries that have some innervation of dermatomes below the level of injury.

Question 5

Initial stages of SCI are called ______ and may last between 24 hours and 6 weeks.

Answer 5

spinal shock

Question 6

Initial stages of SCI are called spinal shock and may last ___ to ____

Answer 6

24 hours to 6 weeks

Question 7

With spinal shock, ______ ceases below the level of the injury, resulting in spasticity.

Answer 7

reflex activity

Question 8

With spinal shock, reflex activity ceases below the level of the injury, resulting in _____

Answer 8

spasticity.