Week 6 Mobility Disorders Part 2

Question 1

Multiple sclerosis (MS)

Answer 1

Is persistent, slowly progressive disease
Myelin, which covers nerve fibres in the brain and spinal cord, is destroyed
Nerve impulses are disrupted

Question 2

Symptoms for MS

Answer 2

Vision difficulties
Fatigue
Loss of balance
Cognitive challenges

Vocab

Question 3

What is Canada known for

Answer 3

Having the highest rate of MS in the world

Question 4

MS starts between

Answer 4

20 and 40 years old

Question 5

MS is characterized as

Answer 5

Exacerbation and remission

Question 6

Cure for multiple sclerosis

Answer 6

There is no cure

Question 7

Pain that comes with MS

Answer 7

Neuropathic pain
Musculoskeletal pain

Question 8

Treatment for MS

Answer 8

Exercises
NSAIDs
Position changes

Question 9

Parkinson’s disease

Answer 9

The destruction of the cells reduce the amount of neurotransmitters dopamine being released

Question 10

Dopamine

Answer 10

Crucial to human movement

Question 11

Acetylcholine

Answer 11

Another neurotransmitter works in conjunction with the dopamine system to produce smooth movement

Question 12

Signs and symptoms of Parkinson’s disease

Answer 12

Tremors
Stiff muscles
Slow movement
Mask-like expression

Question 13

Care given for Parkinson’s

Answer 13

Anti-Parkinsonian
Exercise
Assist with ADLs
Regular rest periods

Question 14

Amyotrophic later sclerosis (ALS)

Answer 14

Attacks the nerve cells that control voluntary muscles

Question 15

Spinal cord injury

Answer 15

Damage to the spinal cord disrupts the messages between the brain and other parts of the body
Total or partial paralysis may occur

Question 16

The rule of thumb for spinal injuries

Answer 16

The higher the level of injury, the more function lost

Question 17

Care for clients with spinal cord injuries

Answer 17

Assist with ADLs
Assist with transfers
Assist with feeding
Emotional support