Author Question: A hemangioblastoma is a vascular tumor more commonly found in the cervical or thoracic area. ... (Read 54 times)

jman1234 · **on:** Jul 18, 2018

A hemangioblastoma is a vascular tumor more commonly found in the cervical or thoracic area.

Indicate whether the statement is true or false.

Question 2

Which specific need of the spinal cord injury patient must be addressed after the injury?

a. Temperature control
b. Tactile sensation
c. Loss of vision
d. Loss of hearing

yasmina · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 18, 2018

Answer to Question 1

ANS: T
A hemangioblastoma is a vascular tumor in neural tissue. It is more common in 30- to 40-year-old males 2:1. These tumors can be associated with von Hippel-Lindau disease and are more common in the cervical or thoracic areas.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: A
The patient with a spinal cord injury loses thermoregulatory ability after injury, and a lack of vascular adaptation affects fluid balance. Because of this, pulmonary edema, left ventricular failure, and pulmonary embolism can occur.