Spinal Cord Injuries

Which of the following is NOT example of a description for the Level of Injury?

• C6
• T3
• L6
• Cervical section vertebrae 2

This type of injury causes damage that extends through the entire spinal cord.

• Incomplete
• Complete
• Lordosis 
• Kyphosis 

Using the Level of Injury Chart...  Which best describes the affected muscles/movement when you injure C8?

• Finger movement and Knee straightening 
• Elbow bending and Finger Movement
• Extends Toes and Wrist Extension
• Control of the chest and diaphragm movement

Using the Level of Injury Chart...  Which best describes the affected muscles/movement when you injure L3?

• Bend foot upward and Elbow straightening 
• Knee straightening and Finger Movement
• Bend foot upward and areas for urinating 
• Control of the chest and diaphragm movement

Which type of paralysis does the following describe:  Loss of movement and sensation in both arms and legs?

• Tetraplegia
• Quadraplegia
• Paraplegia
• Tetraplegia and Quadraplegia

What is the ASIA score for the following functions... Patient has feeling of movement in more than 50% of the body.

• ASIA A
• ASIA B
• ASIA C
• ASIA D

What is the ASIA score for the following functions... Patient has feeling below the level of injury but no abilty to control movement.

• ASIA A
• ASIA B
• ASIA C
• ASIA D

Which ASIA score indicate a complete SCI?

• ASIA A
• ASIA B
• ASIA C
• ASIA D

The following is an example of what type of impact that a SCI patient may have?  Dependent on others for grooming

• Physical
• Emotional
• Daily Living

Which section of the Spinal Cord has nerves that control your Hips, Knees, Feet (upward), and Toes?

• Cervical
• Thoracic 
• Lumbar
• Sacral