ATI RN
ATI Pediatrics Exam 1 Questions
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A 17-year-old with a spinal cord injury from diving into shallow water.
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A 17-year old was injured after diving into shallow water. He was transported to the emergency department where imaging indicated he suffered a spinal cord injury. Based on this information, what mechanism likely caused the spinal cord injury?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The correct answer is B: Compression. When a person dives into shallow water and hits the bottom, the force is transmitted vertically through the spinal column, causing compression of the spinal cord. This can lead to damage and injury. Hyperextension (
A) usually occurs when the head is forcefully bent backward. Flexion-rotation (
C) involves a combination of forward bending and twisting of the spine. Flexion (
D) refers to forward bending of the spine. In this scenario, compression is the most likely mechanism given the impact of diving into shallow water.
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