Admission of SCI patient
Admission of SCI Patient Quiz
Test your knowledge on the admission protocols and care standards for patients with spinal cord injury (SCI). This quiz contains 10 carefully crafted questions that will evaluate your understanding of critical aspects of SCI management.
- Understand skin check protocols.
- Identify signs of neurogenic shock.
- Explore DVT risk factors and preventive measures.
How often are skin checks performed on a patient with SCI?
Every 3 hours
Every hour
Every 6 hours
Once a shift
Select which items you should have ready when accepting a patient with a new SCI from ICU (choose 3).
Oxygen and suction equipment
TEDs and calf compressors
IV pole and agila pump
Wheelchair
What is another name for 'neurogenic shock'?
Who is allowed to apply/remove patients' collars and braces?
Staff who have been assessed and deemed competent
All staff who work on the SCI unit
Staff who are strong enough to lift a patient
Patients and their families
Who must hold the patient's head and be in charge during a spinal roll?
A doctor
A nurse from ICU
A registered nurse on the SCI unit who has been assessed and deemed competent
The nurse who is looking after that patient
What are some signs that neurogenic shock is starting to resolve?
Return of bowel sounds and reflexes below the level of injury
Diuresis and increased pain
Oliguria and reduced sensation
Paralytic ileus and bradycardia
What are some acute complications associated with SCI? (choose 3)
Psychological reactions to grief/loss
Respiratory problems
Kidney, urinary tract and bladder problems
Cancer of the spine
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