Hypotension, swelling, compression of the cord, or injury to the cord from movement of a damaged and unstable spinal column is a:
A) secondary spinal cord injury. B) primary spinal cord injury.
C) tertiary spinal cord injury. D) neurogenic/spinal shock.
Question 2
After four to six minutes of anoxia, restoring oxygenation and blood pressure will not restore perfusion of the cortex and is known as:
A) no-reflow phenomenon. B) subarachnoid hemorrhage.
C) atraumatic brain injury. D) intracerebral bleed.
Water movement between capillaries and interstitial fluid.
Characteristics of burns by depth of thermal injury
The spinal cord protrudes from the body.
The movement of a bolus of food from the mouth to the stomach via the esophagus.
Cellulitis indicated by redness and swelling around the eye.