Exam 4: Spinal Trauma

____ shock is not localized, instead it is a systemic manifestation of spinal cord injury.

The ascending sensory nerve tract, called the ____ tract (from the spine to the thalamus), transmits sensations such as touch or proprioception to the thalamus.

Of the three spinothalamic tracts, the ____ tract transmits light touch only.

The Centers for Disease Control recommends that all patients with paralysis be transported to a trauma center based on the availability of specialists to treat this injury.

A patient with a high cervical injury may lose the ability to control the diaphragm, the intercostal muscles, or both.

There are several methods of repairing spinal cord injury.

____ is defined as loss of sensation and motor control in the arms and legs as well as the torso after an injury in the cervical spine region.

The spine moves in circular motion along the longitudinal axis. ____ injuries can be caused by a blow to the chin, which causes the sudden movement of the spinal column.

Vertebral body fractures are more common than spinal cord injuries.

The spinal cord consists of white matter and ____ matter.

During a ____ injury, the cervical spine may rotate to the left as it is being extended during a motor vehicle crash or a gymnast may flex her head as she compresses her spine.

____ is a painful sustained erection without apparent stimulation, and may be an indication of sacral nerve injury.

____ is characterized by an altered mental status secondary to traumatic brain injury and incontinence associated with sacral cord injury.

Of the three spinothalamic tracts, the ____ column transmits light touch and proprioception.

The spine moves with ____ when it bends forward, such as when touching the chin to the chest or bending to touch the toes.