#1
Which of the following is not a common cause of spinal cord injuries?
Car accidents
Falling from a height
Electric shock
Migraine headaches
#2
What is the most common cause of spinal cord injury in people under 65 years old?
Sports injuries
Falls
Work-related accidents
Gunshot wounds
#3
Which of the following is a potential complication of spinal cord injury that affects the respiratory system?
Pneumonia
Hypertension
Hemorrhage
Diabetes
#4
Which of the following activities should be avoided to prevent spinal cord injuries?
Wearing a helmet while cycling
Using safety harnesses when working at heights
Jumping headfirst into shallow water
Wearing seatbelts while driving
#5
What is the most common symptom of spinal cord injury?
Numbness
Paralysis
Tingling sensation
Loss of consciousness
#6
Which of the following is true regarding paraplegia?
It affects movement and sensation in the arms and legs.
It affects movement and sensation in the legs only.
It affects movement and sensation in the arms only.
It affects movement and sensation in the upper body only.
#7
Which spinal cord injury level is associated with quadriplegia?
Cervical spine
Thoracic spine
Lumbar spine
Sacral spine
#8
Which of the following is a possible complication of spinal cord injury?
Respiratory issues
Improved bladder control
Reduced risk of pressure ulcers
Increased muscle strength
#9
Which of the following is a symptom of spinal cord injury?
Muscle weakness
Increased sensation
Heightened reflexes
Improved bowel control
#10
What is the term for the protective covering of the spinal cord?
Dura mater
Pia mater
Arachnoid membrane
Subarachnoid space
#11
Which term describes the temporary loss of motor or sensory function in the spinal cord due to trauma?
Paraplegia
Spinal shock
Quadriplegia
Neurogenic shock
#12
What percentage of individuals with spinal cord injury experience chronic pain?
Less than 10%
Around 25%
About 50%
Over 75%
#13
What is autonomic dysreflexia, a condition often associated with spinal cord injury?
Increased blood pressure due to a spinal cord injury
Decreased blood pressure due to a spinal cord injury
Loss of sensation below the level of injury
Bladder infection
#14
Which of the following statements about spinal cord injuries is true?
All spinal cord injuries result in paralysis.
Spinal cord injuries only occur in older adults.
Spinal cord injuries cannot be treated or rehabilitated.
Spinal cord injuries can vary greatly in severity and outcome.
#15
Which of the following is a potential long-term consequence of spinal cord injury?
Improved motor function
Decreased risk of infections
Decreased bone density
Enhanced bladder control