A patient sustains a complete spinal cord injury at the T8 level. Upon examination, the clinician finds that the patient has some preserved sensory function in the T9 and T10 dermatomes but no voluntary motor function below T8. How should the clinician classify the zone of preservation for this patient?  

Identify 2 precautions for therapeutic exercise when working with a patient that has a diagnosis of Guillain-Barre. (Worth 2 Points) If the precautions are not adhered to, what would be the impact on the patient’s treatment progression? (Worth 2 Points)

List 2 physical therapy goals that should be addressed during the recovery phase when treating a patient with Guillain-Barre Syndrome. (Worth 2 points)

Which of the following spinal cord injuries can be complete however is frequently incomplete due to the abundant number of nerve roots in the area?

Which of the following syndromes would provide the patient with the BEST potential for ambulation?

A patient with a SCI is positioned side-lying secondary to a significant wound on his buttock. In this position he might experience pressure in particular areas where there is contact with the mat. List four areas that might be impacted by this position (Worth 4 points)

Which of the following is not a characteristic of Guillain Barre Syndrome?

Which of the following characterizes spinal shock? 1. Absence of all reflex activity below the level of the lesion 2. Loss of motor function below the level of the lesion 3. Loss of sensation below the level of the lesion

Which of the following impairments is not common following a spinal cord injury?

Identify 2 secondary complications associated with a spinal cord injury other than contractures, autonomic dysreflexia or heterotopic ossification. (Worth 2 points) How would physical therapy prevent the complications chosen above? (Worth 2 points)