NCS Spinal Cord Injury

Question 1

What is the difference between complete and incomplete spinal cord injury?

Accepted Answer

Complete means total loss of function below the injury; incomplete means some function is preserved

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They are the same

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Complete always means paralysis of all four limbs

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Incomplete is always more severe

Question 2

What is spinal shock?

Accepted Answer

Temporary loss of all spinal cord function below the injury level immediately after trauma

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Emotional shock from the injury

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A type of treatment

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Electric shock to the spine

Question 3

What is autonomic dysreflexia?

Accepted Answer

A life-threatening condition in SCI above T6 where noxious stimuli cause dangerous hypertension

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Low blood pressure after SCI

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A psychological condition

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A medication side effect

Question 4

What is neurogenic bladder?

Accepted Answer

Bladder dysfunction resulting from damage to the nervous system controlling urination

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A kidney infection

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A type of catheter

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A medication side effect

Question 5

What are the levels of SCI and their functional implications?

Accepted Answer

Cervical injuries affect arms and legs (tetraplegia); thoracic/lumbar injuries affect legs (paraplegia)

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All injuries are the same

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Only cervical injuries cause paralysis

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Lumbar injuries affect arms

Question 6

What is the ASIA Impairment Scale?

Accepted Answer

A classification system for SCI severity from A (complete) to E (normal function)

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An Asian medical organization

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A type of brain scan

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A medication dosing scale