Test Questions & Answers Ch35 Spinal Cord Injury and Disease - Adult Physical Conditions 1e Complete Test Bank by Amy J Mahle. DOCX document preview.
Chapter 35: Spinal Cord Injury and Disease: Factors and Essential Care
Multiple Choice
1. An OTA is working with a client who sustained a nontraumatic T5 SCI. Which of the following would have caused this issue?
a. Pneumonia
b. Gunshot wound
c. Sports injury
d. Inflammation
OBJ: 35.1
2. A 21-year-old client has sustained a SCI to the cervical region of the spine. What is the correct term for the result of this injury?
a. Tetraplegia
b. Quadriplegia
c. Paraplegia
d. Hemiplegia
OBJ: 35.1
3. A client has sustained a complete C5 SCI. What will this client most likely experience?
a. Some preserved motor function in the S4–S5 segments
b. Total lack of function in the S4–S5 segments
c. Some preserved sensory function in the S4–S5 segments
d. All sensory and motor function in the S4–S5 segments
OBJ: 35.2
4. A client has a tumor at the L5 level of the spinal cord. On a recent evaluation, the client was able to demonstrate some sphincter control for toileting. What type of SCI would this individual most likely have?
a. Complete
b. Incomplete
c. Lumbosacral
d. Tetraplegia
OBJ: 35.2
5. An OTA is working with a client with a SCI who is losing motivation in the rehabilitation process. Which of the following factors could place this person at risk for the development of depression?
a. Post-injury personality
b. Low level of impairment
c. Past coping mechanisms
d. High levels of anxiety
OBJ: 35.3
6. A client with a C7 complete SCI is complaining of a headache during treatment. The OTA notices that the client is also sweating above her level of injury and has goosebumps. Upon close examination, the OTA notes a kink in the client’s catheter and immediately notifies the medical team. What condition is this client demonstrating?
a. Orthostatic hypotension
b. Autonomic dysreflexia
c. Deep vein thrombosis
d. Urinary sepsis
OBJ: 35.3
7. An OTA is working with a client who is complaining of pain after her SCI. How can the OTA work with the client to empower her to manage the pain after discharge?
a. Prioritize daily activities, including rest breaks.
b. Refer the client to her physician for pain medication.
c. Reduce the amount of exercise to rest the muscles.
d. Teach the client to perform pressure relief every hour.
OBJ: 35.4
8. A client with an incomplete SCI is working on a bowel management program. The client is rather upset and states that he cannot meet his friends for social events anymore. Why would the client be feeling this way?
a. He fears that his bowel management program takes too much time.
b. He is unsure if his favorite locations have accessible restrooms.
c. He is afraid of an episode of incontinence.
d. He does not like the idea of digital stimulation.
OBJ: 35.4
9. An OTA is working with a client who has a C5 SCI. Which activity would be the most appropriate for this individual?
a. Use of a universal cuff for functional activities
b. Directing care during ADLs
c. Use of a tenodesis grasp for picking up items
d. Grasp-and-release activities
OBJ: 35.5
10. An OTA is working with a client who has a T1 SCI. The client prefers the use of a manual wheelchair. What should the OTA address with the client as a part of mobility training?
a. Combined wheelchair and ambulation techniques
b. Safe transfers between surfaces
c. Tolerating getting out of bed with mobility equipment
d. How to safely lock the breaks during transfers
OBJ: 35.5
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