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Spinal Cord Injury: Medical Comorbidities

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1.  Which of the following is NOT TRUE about autonomic dysreflexia? Seen in injuries that are T6 and above Response to noxious stimuli Typically seen in lower motor neuron injuries Increase in blood pressure

2.  When an individual's blood pressure is up due to autonomic dysreflexia, what is the first intervention? Place them in supine Sit them up Recline their wheelchair Put on a belly binder

3.  What is a sign of orthostatic hypotension? Light headedness Blurred vision Muscle weakness All of the above

4.  What is a symptom of a neurogenic bowel that a client may experience without a bowel program in place? Bowel accidents Increased spasticity Headaches/sweating All of the above

5.  What muscles are innervated at levels C3-C8 of the SCI that can assist with breathing? Intercostals Diaphragm/scalenes Abdominal muscles All muscles as breathing muscles are not impaired in an SCI