Assessment and Types of Brain Injury
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What distinguishes a contusion from a concussion?

  • Presence of cerebral edema (correct)
  • Unconsciousness for more than a few seconds
  • Involuntary evacuation of bladder and bowels
  • Cool and pale skin

    • Which symptom may indicate a diffuse axonal injury?

  • Convex/lens-shaped hematoma
  • Loss of consciousness
  • Faint pulse
  • Lucid intervals (correct)

    • What type of hematoma is characterized by a temporary improvement in the patient's condition followed by deterioration after traumatic brain injury?

  • Subdural
  • Intraventricular
  • Epidural (correct)
  • Intracerebral

    • Which management strategy is NOT recommended for contusion?

    <p>Valsalva Maneuver</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a symptom of post-concussion syndrome?

    <p>Difficulty awakening</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of brain injury involves a temporary loss of neurologic function with no apparent structural damage to the brain?

    <p>Concussion</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What can be a common symptom after a direct impact injury?

    <p>Feeling pressure in the head</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which region of the brain may exhibit bizarre irrational behavior in cases of concussion?

    <p>Frontal lobe</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What symptom is common in acceleration-deceleration injuries?

    <p>Slurred speech</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a characteristic of the blast injury type of brain injury?

    <p>Slurred speech</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a clinical manifestation of a Basilar Skull Fracture?

    <p>Periorbital ecchymosis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary injury associated with traumatic brain injury?

    <p>Contusions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the mechanism of a Coup injury in a closed head injury?

    <p>The brain strikes the skull on the side of impact</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a common symptom of concussion?

    <p>Runny nose (Rhinorrhea)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What age group is most at risk for skull fracture due to head trauma?

    <p>&lt; 5 years old</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the term 'Countercoup' refer to in brain injury?

    <p>Opposite side of impact on the skull</p> Signup and view all the answers

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