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Nervous System Case Study Questions and Correct Answers Which of the following is NOT a part of the central nervous system? a. Brain b. Spinal Cord c. Heart d. Neural Tissue c. Heart True o... r False: A motor signal sent from the brain to effector tissue is also called an afferent signal. False Spinal cord injuries can result from an injury to which of the following? a. Vertebrae b. Vertebral ligaments c. Vertebral discs d. All of the above d. All of the above Which of the following scans/tests would probably NOT be used to diagnose a spinal cord injury? a. DEXA scan b. MRI c. X-ray d. CT scan a. DEXA scan Which of the following is NOT an immediate treatment consideration after a spinal cord injury? a. Immobilizing the neck and spine b. Minimizing muscle spasticity c. Preventing shock d. Maintaining breathing b. Minimizing muscle spasticity Which of the following is NOT a symptom of spinal cord injury? a. Under-exaggerated reflexes b. Loss of urinary control c. Sexual dysfunction d. Difficulty breathing a. Under-exaggerated reflexes Which is the most common cause of spinal cord injury? a. Fall from great height b. Acts of violence (e.g. gunshot or stab wound) c. Sporting accident d. Motor vehicle accident d. Motor vehicle accident Diazepam is most commonly administered in what form? a. Oral b. Intravenous c. Intra-articular d. Intramuscular a. Oral Which of the following is NOT a special concern when treating a patient with SCI? a. They are at risk of pressure ulcers. b. Weight loss and muscle atrophy are common soon after a spinal cord injury c. Spasticity and flaccidity both are common side effects of spinal cord injury. d. Trouble with speaking and understanding d. Trouble with speaking and understanding A spinal cord injury in which spinal region typically allows the patient to still walk, but often with the help of braces or other supportive devices? a. Cervical b. Thoracic c. Lumbar d. Sacral c. Lumbar Which of the following is NOT a red flag for a physical therapist to refer a patient to another healthcare provider after suspecting a spinal cord injury? a. Loss of sensation, particularly in toes and fingers b. Loss of bladder or bowel control c. Extreme tenderness in posterior hip region d. All the above are red flags [Show More]

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