Quiz & Test 1 Flashcards
Describe the rehab effect and how long does it last?
It’s when most of the UE recovery occurs.
Occurs within the first 6 months
What is paraplegia?
Impaired movement in both lower extremities.
Impairment at thoracic, lumbar and sacral segments of cord.
Upper extremity movement is preserved. Trunk may also be impaired depending on level of injury.
What is tetraplegia or quadriplegia?
Impaired movement in all four limbs.
Changed from quadriplegia because of impairment in cervical segments.
Describe a complete SCI?
No muscle preservation at or below level of injury. Absence of sensory and motor function below injury.
Describe an incomplete SCI?
There is partial preservation of sensory and/or motor function below the level of injury.
When is there the greatest amount of recovery of those with a SCI?
The first three months after injury
Describe Spinal Shock?
The time immediately after injury where there are symptoms of areflexia at or below the level of injury.
Areflexia = loss of reflexes.
Last 24 hours - 6 weeks
What area of the cord is damaged when there is issues with respiration?
Cervical Cord Segment in C4 and above.
C4 and above require mechanical ventilation
Describe symptoms of an Anterior Spinal Cord Injury?
Loss of all sensation (except proprioception) and motor function below the injury
Describe Brown-Sequard Syndrome?
Lateral damage to cord.
Motor paralysis and loss of proprioception on ipsilateral side of injury.
Pain, Temp and Touch loss on contralateral side of injury.
Describe Cauda Equina Syndrome?
Occurs in fractures below L2 and exhibit flacid paralysis.
Describe Central Cord Syndrom?
Paralysis and sensory loss greater in upper extremity than in lower.
Common in elderly because of narrowing of spine.
Describe Conus Medullaris syndrome?
Injury to sacral cord and lumbar nerve roots.
Loss of bowel and bladder function.
Loss of LE function.
What is a Spinal Cord Infarct?
Stroke within spinal cord
What is Transverse Myelitis?
Myelin sheath is attacked at one level of spinal cord. Paralysis below level of inflammation.
What is the initial goal of Spinal Cord Injury?
Relieving pressure on spinal cord.
Done through:
- removing portions of vertebrae.
- surgery removing masses that are causing pressure.
What is the second goal of Spinal Cord Injury?
Stabilize the Spine! If vertebrae is weak from fracture or infection may not be able to support weight of body.
Can be done with:
- Screws, Rods, Plates
- Fusing
What is the Physical Evaluation with Spinal Cord Injuries consist of?
Muscle Evaluation: ROM, MMT
Sensory Evaluation: Dermatome, Pin Prick, Muscle Tone.
What is the ASIA Scale?
Measures the disruption of motor and sensory pathways at the site of the lesion.
Tests 10 key muscles and 28 Sensory Points on each side of body.
What is the functional level on the ASIA scale?
Key muscles graded 3+ or above
Sensation is Intact
What is the difference between the Neurological Assessment Motor Index and MMT?
All testing is done in Supine.
Scale of 1-5
0 No movement
1 Visible Movement
2 Muscle is able to move at least once in GE
3 Muscle is able to move at least once AG
4 Muscle is able to move with some resistance
5 Muscle is able to exert normal force
Describe the 5 Scores on the ASIA impairment Scale?
A, B, C, D, E
What is an ASIA - A?
Complete impairment.
No motor or sensory is preserved in sacral segments. S4 - S5
What is an ASIA - B?
Incomplete Impairment
Sensory Function Intact
No Motor Function below level of injury
What is an ASIA - C?
Incomplete Impairment
Motor Function Intact below level of injury
Muscle Grade of 3 or Less
What is an ASIA - D?
Incomplete Impairment
Motor intact below level of injury
Muscle Grade of 3 or more
What is an ASIA - E?
Normal
All motor and Sensory Function
What is Autonomic Dysreflexia and what level of damage is this exhibited?
Sudden onset of high blood pressure.
T6 and above.
What is Orthostatic Hypotension and what level of damage is it exhibited?
Sudden drop in blood pressure
T6 and below
Associated with prolonged supine positioning.
What is the clinical tip when dealing with someone with high or low blood pressure?
Face turns red – Raise the head
Face turns pale – Rase the tail
What things can break down skin?
Heat, Friction, Moisture.
At what level of the cord is there bowel and bladder management issues after injury?
S2 - S5 spinal segments
Lose the ability to defecate voluntarily.
What are the Functional Expectations at an Injury at C1-C3?
Can use face and neck muscles, also can use mouth.
Total Paralysis in trunk and extreminities
Dependent on all ADLs
What are the functional expectations at an injury at C4?
Has neck function, scapular elevation, and can use diaphragm for respiration.
Paralysis of trunk and extremities.
Cannot cough
Dependent with all ADLs
What are the functional expectations at an injury at C5?
Has preserved Elbow Flexion, Supination, External Rotation, Shoulder Abduction to 90 Degrees.
No elbow extension, No hand function.
Total paralysis of trunk and LE
What are the functional expectations at an injury at C6?
Has shoulder movement, Horizontal Adduction, Supination, Radial Wrist Extension.
HAS TENDONISIS GRASP!!!!
No wrist flexion, elbow extension,
Total Paralysis trunk and LE
INDEPENDENT WITH BASIC ADLs
What are the functional expectations at an injury at C7 - C8?
HAS TRICEP FUNCTION!
Has full use of hands and UE, Limited grasp strength.
Full paralysis in trunk and UE.
What are the functional expectations at an injury at T1- T9?
Some intact spinal muscles.
Limited trunk stability
Paraplegia
INDEPENDENT WITH ADLs
What are the functional expectations at an injury at T10 - L1?
Good trunk stability
Weak LE, MAY BE ABLE TO WALK
What are the functional expectations at an injury at L2 - L5?
May have hip, knee and ankle function.
Weak LE, MAY BE ABLE TO WALK
What is the main function of acute care
Stabilize the patients medical status and address any threats to his or her life and loss of function.
What is the average length of stay in the acute care?
4.8 days
What is the range of normal blood pressure?
90/60 - 140/90
What is the range of normal respiratory rate?
12-20 breathes a minute
What is the range of normal resting heart rate?
60-100 bpm resting
What is albumin and what is the implications if it is too high or too low?
Hyperalbuminemia - severe dehydration
Hypoalbuminemia - liver disease
Take care when handling: altered mental status, balance issues, risk of bleeding.
What is the clinical implications if ammonia is out of range?
High levels: Severe liver dysfunction, altered mental status.
Decreased: Not significant
What are the implications for OT if the Blood Urea Nitrogen level is increased?
Dizziness during exercise/activity
What is the marker that can determine whether the patient had a heart attack?
Cardiac Enzymes
May want to wait for OT until the level are within normal limits and they haven’t had a heart attack.
What is the normal range for glucose?
Reference Range 70-100
What are the medical terms for increased and decreased glucose?
Hyperglycemia = Increased glucose
Hypoglycemia = Decreased glucose
What is the clinical implications if the glucose level is below 60 mg?
Patient may have low activity tolerance and overexertion may cause hypoglycemic reaction.
What are the clinical implications if the Hematocrit level is too low?
Light activity only and light or no resistance during exercise.
What machine measures hemoglobin and what are the normal ranges?
Pulse Oxymeter
Range = 12 - 18
What do low hemoglobin values mean for occupational treatment?
Result in decreased exercise tolerance.
8-10 light exercise
Less than 8 = exercise is contraindicated
could pass out if do exercise at this low rate