33.
When you are assessing the injuries of an individual with a spinal cord injury, the
_____________ survey is a rapid examination to determine the patient's
condition. The ________________ survey is a head-to-toe, indepth examination
using the look, listen, and feel techniques to evaluate the body by sections.
34.
What is the goal of initial treatment for spinal cord injury?
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35.
If a patient with a spinal cord injury is handled improperly, what can happen?
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36.
What is the cause of impaired breathing from a spinal cord injury?
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37.
Spinal cord injury can sometimes result in the paralysis of nerves that control the
size of blood vessels, a condition termed _______________________________.
38.
The purpose of a cervical collar in treating a patient with a spinal cord injury is to
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