More Questions on Pathophysiology of the Nervous System

More Questions on Pathophysiology of the Nervous System ( 19 Questions)

A nurse is assessing a client who has a spinal cord injury at the level of T6. Which of the following functions are likely to be affected by this injury? (Select all that apply.)


Correct Answer: ["A","C","E"]

Choice A reason:

This is a correct answer, as bladder control is regulated by nerves that originate from the sacral region of the spinal cord, which is below T6.

Choice B reason:

This is an incorrect answer, as respiratory rate is regulated by nerves that originate from the cervical and thoracic regions of the spinal cord, which are above T6.

Choice C reason:

This is a correct answer, as heart rate is regulated by nerves that originate from the thoracic and lumbar regions of the spinal cord, which are below T6.

Choice D reason:

This is an incorrect answer, as arm movement is regulated by nerves that originate from the cervical region of the spinal cord, which is above T6.

Choice E reason:

This is a correct answer, as leg movement is regulated by nerves that originate from the lumbar and sacral regions of the spinal cord, which are below T6.




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