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What is the main focus of early management of severe traumatic brain injury (TBI)?
What is the main focus of early management of severe traumatic brain injury (TBI)?
- Monitoring of blood pressure
- Administration of pain medication
- Surgical intervention for intracranial pathologic processes
- Identification, prevention, and treatment of secondary injury (correct)
According to the Monro-Kellie Hypothesis, what happens if the volume of one component in the cranial vault increases?
According to the Monro-Kellie Hypothesis, what happens if the volume of one component in the cranial vault increases?
- The intracranial pressure (ICP) will not change
- The brain will automatically adjust to accommodate the increased volume
- At least one of the other two components must decrease (correct)
- The cranial vault will expand to accommodate the increased volume
What can increased intracranial pressure (ICP) lead to?
What can increased intracranial pressure (ICP) lead to?
- Decreased volume of cerebrospinal fluid (CSF)
- Increased brain metabolism
- Improved brain function
- Restriction of blood flow and decreased oxygen delivery to the brain (correct)
Which type of injury is generally considered minor and characterized by profuse bleeding due to poorly constricting blood vessels?
Which type of injury is generally considered minor and characterized by profuse bleeding due to poorly constricting blood vessels?
What is the main advantage of MRI over CT scans?
What is the main advantage of MRI over CT scans?
What is a common challenge in neurologic assessment for older adults?
What is a common challenge in neurologic assessment for older adults?
In what circumstances is surgical intervention needed for skull fractures?
In what circumstances is surgical intervention needed for skull fractures?
What is emphasized as the best approach to head injury?
What is emphasized as the best approach to head injury?
Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a preventive measure for head injuries?
Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a preventive measure for head injuries?
What is the primary form of brain damage from traumatic injury?
What is the primary form of brain damage from traumatic injury?
What is mentioned as an educational program for TBI prevention?
What is mentioned as an educational program for TBI prevention?
What is the main characteristic of a basal skull fracture?
What is the main characteristic of a basal skull fracture?
What is a diastatic fracture characterized by?
What is a diastatic fracture characterized by?
How can diastatic fractures be identified?
How can diastatic fractures be identified?
What are the typical symptoms of basal skull fractures?
What are the typical symptoms of basal skull fractures?
