A Victim of a Motor Vehicle Crash Is Diagnosed with a Neck

question 11

Multiple Choice

A victim of a motor vehicle crash is diagnosed with a neck whiplash.Which manifestation should the nurse expect to assess in this patient?

• A) Bladder dysfunction
• B) Loss of proprioception
• C) Ipsilateral loss of motor function
• D) Pain below the level of the injury

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Definitions:

Organs

Structures made up of different tissues that perform specific functions necessary for the life and maintenance of an organism.

Contrast Medium

A substance used in medical imaging to improve the contrast of structures or fluids within the body in scans such as X-rays, MRIs, and CT scans.

Myelogram

A diagnostic imaging test that uses a dye and X-rays or CT scans to view the spinal cord's structure, particularly to detect abnormalities or injuries.

Spinal Cord

The major nerve pathway from the brain through the spine, responsible for transmitting signals to and from the brain to various parts of the body.