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What distinguishes a contusion from a concussion?
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?
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?
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?
Which management strategy is NOT recommended for contusion?
What is a symptom of post-concussion syndrome?
What is a symptom of post-concussion syndrome?
Which type of brain injury involves a temporary loss of neurologic function with no apparent structural damage to the brain?
Which type of brain injury involves a temporary loss of neurologic function with no apparent structural damage to the brain?
What can be a common symptom after a direct impact injury?
What can be a common symptom after a direct impact injury?
Which region of the brain may exhibit bizarre irrational behavior in cases of concussion?
Which region of the brain may exhibit bizarre irrational behavior in cases of concussion?
What symptom is common in acceleration-deceleration injuries?
What symptom is common in acceleration-deceleration injuries?
What is a characteristic of the blast injury type of brain injury?
What is a characteristic of the blast injury type of brain injury?
Which of the following is a clinical manifestation of a Basilar Skull Fracture?
Which of the following is a clinical manifestation of a Basilar Skull Fracture?
What is the primary injury associated with traumatic brain injury?
What is the primary injury associated with traumatic brain injury?
What is the mechanism of a Coup injury in a closed head injury?
What is the mechanism of a Coup injury in a closed head injury?
Which of the following is a common symptom of concussion?
Which of the following is a common symptom of concussion?
What age group is most at risk for skull fracture due to head trauma?
What age group is most at risk for skull fracture due to head trauma?
What does the term 'Countercoup' refer to in brain injury?
What does the term 'Countercoup' refer to in brain injury?
