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krzymel · **on:** Jun 25, 2018

Spinal shock is characterized by:

a. loss of voluntary motor function with preservation of reflexes.
b. cessation of spinal cord function below the lesion.
c. loss of spinal cord function at the level of the lesion only.
d. temporary loss of spinal cord function above the lesion.

Question 2

A patient has excessive movement. What disorder will the nurse see documented on the chart?

a. Hypokinesia
b. Akinesia
c. Hyperkinesia
d. Dyskinesia

jointhecircus · **Reply #1 on:** Jun 25, 2018

Answer to Question 1

ANS: B
Spinal shock is the complete cessation of spinal cord function below the lesion. The reflexes are not preserved in spinal shock. Spinal shock is the complete cessation of spinal cord function be-low the lesion, not at the lesion only.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: C
Excessive movement is the definition of hyperkinesia. Hypokinesia is decreased movement. Akinesia is loss of movement. Dyskinesia is abnormal movement.