Spinal Cord Injuries
Think of some events that may result in a spinal cord injury...
True OR False: Findings indicate that early supported discharge increases length of inpatient stay
False- findings indicate that early supported discharge decreases length of inpatient stay
True OR False: The transition process is not only limited to the inpatient population
True OR False: Violence is a factor that may result due to an impairment of physical, mental, and social health
True
During the Spinal Injury Assessment, what does a Grade Strength of 0 indicate?
Total Paralysis
What are some at-home tasks that a quadriplegic patient may require assistance with?
How many Properties are there in the Transitions Theory?
5
Select All That Apply:
Nearly half of the population with spinal cord injury suffered mental health problems of:
- Depression
- Anxiety
- Clinical-level stress
- Post-traumatic stress disorder
All of the above
For Autonomic Dysreflexia to emerge, where does the spinal cord injury have to occur?
Above the T6 Level
What are the two main financial supports available in Ontario?
Ontario Works (short-term assistance) & The Ontario Disability Support Program (ODSP) (long-term assistance)
Which of the following is NOT a Change Trigger?
- Developmental
- Situational
- Societal
- Health-illness
- Organizational
Societal
What type of therapy may be beneficial for clients experiencing a decline in their mental health?
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
What is the American Spinal Injury Association (ASIA) Impairment Scale used for?
It is used to grade severity of neurological loss to assess patient's level of injury (complete vs incomplete injury)
The __________ Program can help patients with a long-term physical disability pay for equipment and supplies such as wheelchairs, positioning devices, walkers etc.
The Assistive Devices Program
What is the nurses role during the transition process?
To support the patient to successfully cope during the transition and promote overall quality of life
_____ expenditure was mentioned frequently by participants as something that affected their quality of life and was an important aspect of physical function and independence
energy