Basal Skull Fracture Description and Characteristics
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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?

  • 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?

  • 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?

    <p>Scalp Injury</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main advantage of MRI over CT scans?

    <p>Better resolution for soft tissues</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a common challenge in neurologic assessment for older adults?

    <p>Hearing and visual deficits</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In what circumstances is surgical intervention needed for skull fractures?

    <p>Depressed skull fractures</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is emphasized as the best approach to head injury?

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

    Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a preventive measure for head injuries?

    <p>Riding in the back of pickup trucks</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary form of brain damage from traumatic injury?

    <p>Primary injury</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is mentioned as an educational program for TBI prevention?

    <p>Violence and suicide prevention</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main characteristic of a basal skull fracture?

    <p>Leakage of cerebrospinal fluid from the nose or ears</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a diastatic fracture characterized by?

    <p>Widening or separation of the bones at the suture site</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How can diastatic fractures be identified?

    <p>Through X-rays or CT scans only</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the typical symptoms of basal skull fractures?

    <p>Hemorrhage from nose, pharynx, or ears and leakage of cerebrospinal fluid from the nose or ears</p> Signup and view all the answers

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