Burns
Burns that involve the epidermis and part of the dermis are classified as this type.
What is partial-thickness?
This type of shock causes hypotension and bradycardia after a cervical SCI.
What is neurogenic?
The most severe form of spina bifida involving protrusion of spinal cord and meninges.
What is meningomyelocele?
The four classic motor symptoms of Parkinson’s disease.
What are tremor, rigidity, akinesia/bradykinesia, and postural instability (TRAP)?
The priority intervention in the first 24 hours after a major burn.
What is fluid resuscitation?
The temporary loss of all motor, sensory, and reflex activity below the injury level immediately after SCI.
What is spinal shock?
What is cauda equina?
Parkinson’s medications should be given at this specific time interval.
What is exactly on time?
A burn complication characterized by swelling and decreased circulation in an enclosed space.
What is compartment syndrome?
The target MAP range used to prevent secondary spinal cord injury in acute SCI.
What is 85-90?
The highest priority nursing concern for a newborn with an open spinal lesion.
What is preventing infection/sepsis?
Drooling and coughing with meals place the patient at risk for this complication.
What is aspiration?
The ulcer associated with burns.
What is Curling's?
A life‑threatening condition that develops after spinal shock resolves in injuries at or above T6.
What is autonomic dysreflexia?
The correct position for an infant with myelomeningocele before surgery.
What is prone?
Nursing care and meals should be scheduled during these medication periods when medications are working the best.
What are "on" periods?
After the resuscitative phase, burn patients enter the acute phase where this is the most life threatening complication.
What is infection/sepsis?
Hypotension, bradycardia, and hypoxia after SCI require intervention primarily to prevent this type of injury.
What is secondary spinal cord injury?
Decreased urine output in spina bifida suggests this dysfunction, which can silently damage kidneys.
What is neuorgenic bladder?
The safest timing for a swallow study in a Parkinson’s patient who can take prescribed oral Parkinson's medications.
What is after carbidopa-levadopa, but before all other medications/oral intake?