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Which of the following BEST describes signs & symptoms associated with loss of the a spinothalamic Tract at T1 on the right side of the spinal cord below the level of the lesion

Which of the following BEST describes signs & symptoms associated with loss of the Corticospinal Tract at C7 on the right side of the spinal cord 3 months post injury?

A patient with a SCI presents with the following clinical signs:  loss of motor function below the level of lesion, loss of pain and temperature below the level of lesion, and intact proprioception, kinesthesia and vibratory sense below the level of lesion.  Which of the following syndromes BEST describes these findings?

Which of the following would be a CONTRAINDICATION to a PTA performing full PROM on a patient?

A PTA touches the postero-lateral aspect of the patient’s calf. Which of the following BEST describes the dermatome being assessed?

Which of the following is the most common cause of a delay in beginning rehab in patients with a SCI?

Which of the following is the MOST common cause of Autonomic Dysreflexia?

Which of the following BEST describes signs & symptoms associated with loss of the Fasciulus Gracilis and Fasciculus Cuneatus Tracts at C5 on the right side of the spinal cord 3 months post injury?

Which of the following is the most common cause of death in patients with a SCI?

A PTA is treating a patient who sustained a C5 SCI 5 days ago.  The patient has remained bedridden in ICU due to pulmonary complications.  Upon entering the patient’s room, the patient is positioning sidelying on  their right side.  The PT treatment consists of PROM.  While performing PROM to the patient’s LE’s, the PTA notes an area of redness in the patient’s posterior calf region of one of their LE’s.  Upon palpation, the area feels slightly edematous and warm to touch.  Which of the following is the MOST LIKELY cause for these findings?