All of the Following Are Treatments for a Spinal Cord

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Multiple Choice

All of the following are treatments for a spinal cord injury except:

• A)the use of a spinal board and cervical collar in the ambulance.
• B)the use of traction to the skull.
• C)a ventriculoperitoneal shunt.
• D)a corticosteroid drug to decrease inflammation.

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Definitions:

Cold Therapy

A treatment method using low temperatures to relieve pain and swelling in injured or inflamed areas of the body.

Inflammatory Responses

The body's defense mechanism against infection or injury, characterized by redness, swelling, heat, and pain.

Cryotherapy

The use of extreme cold in medical therapy to treat a variety of tissue lesions and reduce pain and inflammation.

Muscle Spasm

Involuntary contraction of a muscle that can cause pain and interfere with function.