Spinal Cord Injuries Part 2

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    Local pain

    • At site of injury
    • Nerve root pain
    • Phantom pain
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Explore advanced topics in spinal cord injuries, focusing on neurological impacts and management strategies for complications like autonomic dysreflexia and sexual dysfunction.

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  • 2. 

    With autonomic dysreflexia a noxious stimuli below level of lesion triggers a massive sympathetic response.

    • True

    • False

    Correct Answer
    A. True
    Explanation
    Autonomic dysreflexia is a condition that occurs in individuals with spinal cord injuries. It is characterized by a hyperactive sympathetic response to a noxious stimulus below the level of the spinal cord lesion. This means that any painful or irritating stimulus below the level of injury can cause a sudden and severe increase in blood pressure, sweating, and other autonomic symptoms. Therefore, the statement that a noxious stimuli below the level of the lesion triggers a massive sympathetic response is true.

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  • 3. 

    Radicular pain

    • Phantom pain

    • Deep bone pain

    • Nerve root pain

    Correct Answer
    A. Nerve root pain
    Explanation
    The term "radicular pain" refers to pain that radiates along the nerve root, typically caused by compression or irritation of the nerve. "Phantom pain" refers to pain felt in a body part that has been amputated. "Deep bone pain" refers to pain originating from within the bone. Therefore, the most appropriate and related term to the given options is "nerve root pain," which specifically describes pain originating from the nerve root.

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  • 4. 

    Autonomic dysreflexia happens with lesions below T6

    • True

    • False

    Correct Answer
    A. False
    Explanation
    above

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  • 5. 

    Spinal center for urination is in the caudus equinus - S1-S2

    • True

    • False

    Correct Answer
    A. False
    Explanation
    conus medularis S2-S4

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  • 6. 

    Dysesthesias

    • No pain

    • Nerve root pain

    • Phantom pain

    Correct Answer
    A. Phantom pain
    Explanation
    Dysesthesias refers to abnormal sensations that can be experienced by individuals, such as tingling, burning, or numbness. It is a condition that can occur due to various reasons, including nerve damage or dysfunction. The other options provided, "no pain" and "nerve root pain," do not accurately describe dysesthesias. However, "phantom pain" is a term used to describe pain felt in a body part that has been amputated or is no longer present. This aligns with the concept of abnormal sensations and can be considered as a possible explanation for the given term "dysesthesias."

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  • 7. 

    What is not true about women and sexual dysfunction following a spinal cord injury?

    • Menstruation is not interrupted

    • Complications with pregnancy

    • Can become pregnant

    Correct Answer
    A. Menstruation is not interrupted
    Explanation
    Women with spinal cord injuries may experience sexual dysfunction, including difficulties with arousal, orgasm, and lubrication. However, menstruation is not directly affected by spinal cord injuries. This means that women with spinal cord injuries can still have regular menstrual cycles. The other options mentioned, complications with pregnancy and the ability to become pregnant, are true and can be affected by spinal cord injuries.

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  • 8. 

    What is not true of what happens with a patient in autonomic dysreflexia

    • Can stop breathing

    • Can have retinal hemorrhage

    • Can have dangerously low BP

    • Can have seizures

    • Death is possible

    Correct Answer
    A. Can have dangerously low BP
    Explanation
    High BP

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  • 9. 

    Male sexual response with an upper motor neuron lesion causes a psychogenic response

    • True

    • False

    Correct Answer
    A. False
    Explanation
    causes a reflexogenic response

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  • 10. 

    Name 4 possible causes of autonomic dysreflexia

    • Noxious stimuli

    • Full bladder

    • Full bladder

    • Kinked catheter

    • Rapidly changing temperature in the environment

    Correct Answer(s)
    A. Noxious stimuli
    A. Full bladder
    A. Full bladder
    A. Kinked catheter
    A. Rapidly changing temperature in the environment
    Explanation
    Autonomic dysreflexia is a condition characterized by an abnormal response of the autonomic nervous system to certain stimuli. Noxious stimuli, such as pain or irritation, can trigger autonomic dysreflexia. A full bladder can also cause this condition, as the increased pressure can stimulate the autonomic nervous system. Similarly, a kinked catheter can lead to autonomic dysreflexia by causing bladder distention. Lastly, rapidly changing temperature in the environment can be a cause, as it can stimulate the autonomic nervous system and trigger the condition.

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  • 11. 

    What is not true about thermoregulation

    • Body has a hard time regulating temperature

    • Below level of lesion

    • Lesions above T6 - vasodilation

    • Ability to sweat and shiver is lost

    Correct Answer
    A. Lesions above T6 - vasodilation
    Explanation
    vasoconstriction

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  • 12. 

    What is not a secondary complication of spinal cord injuries

    • DVT

    • Changes in calcium metabolism

    • UTI

    • Postural hypertension

    • Kidney stones

    Correct Answer
    A. Postural hypertension
    Explanation
    hypotension

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