Basilar Skull Fracture Signs and Cardiac Monitoring in Eye Injuries
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Basilar Skull Fracture Signs and Cardiac Monitoring in Eye Injuries

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What is indicated by CSF drainage from the ears or nose in a patient with a basilar skull fracture?

  • Infection of the sinuses
  • Swelling of the optic nerve
  • Tear in the dura mater (correct)
  • Dislocated jaw

    • Which symptom of basilar skull fracture is commonly known as 'racoon eyes'?

  • Balance disorders
  • Facial muscle weakness
  • Loss of sense of smell
  • Periorbital ecchymosis (correct)

    • Why is cardiac monitoring recommended for patients with eye injuries?

  • Ocular pressure can stimulate the vagus nerve (correct)
  • Eye medication raises blood pressure
  • Eye drops can lead to bradycardia
  • Eye injuries increase heart rate

    • What is the function of the auricle (pinna)?

    <p>Collect sounds into the ear canal</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one consequence of epiglottitis as it progresses in adults?

    <p>Tracheal blockage leading to airway obstruction</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why has the incidence of epiglottitis decreased over time?

    <p>Widespread adoption of the Hib vaccine</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is indicated by periorbital ecchymosis (racoon eyes) in a patient with a basilar skull fracture?

    <p>Bruising near the eyes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is cardiac monitoring recommended for patients with eye injuries?

    <p>To prevent vagal responses due to ocular pressure</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary function of the auricle (pinna)?

    <p>To collect sounds into the ear</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What can happen as a result of mastoid process bruising in a patient with a basilar skull fracture?

    <p>Loss of hearing</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why has the incidence of epiglottitis decreased over time?

    <p>Increase in Hib vaccine adoption</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In patients with basilar skull fractures, what does CSF drainage from the ears or nose indicate?

    <p>Tear in the dura mater</p> Signup and view all the answers

    CSF drainage from the ears or nose indicates a tear in the ______

    <p>dura mater</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Periorbital ecchymosis is also known as 'racoon eyes' in patients with a basilar skull ______

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

    Mastoid process bruising is also known as 'battle ______' in patients with a basilar skull fracture

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

    Auricle is another term for ______

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

    Epiglottitis is the inflammation of the ______

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

    In adults, epiglottitis may block the ______ and obstruct the airway

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

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