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What is the most important consideration in any head injury?
What is the most important consideration in any head injury?
- Whether there is a fracture in the skull
- If there is obstruction in the air passage
- The severity of external bleeding
- Whether the brain is injured (correct)
In a closed (blunt) traumatic brain injury, how is brain tissue damaged?
In a closed (blunt) traumatic brain injury, how is brain tissue damaged?
- By entering the brain and damaging soft brain tissue
- Through an opening in the skull and dura
- Due to excessive exposure to sunlight
- By the head accelerating and then decelerating rapidly (correct)
What happens if the blood supply to cerebral cells is interrupted for even a few minutes?
What happens if the blood supply to cerebral cells is interrupted for even a few minutes?
- Brain damage and cell death occur (correct)
- The cells become more resistant to damage
- The cells start storing excess oxygen
- The cells multiply rapidly
What type of injury occurs when an object penetrates the skull and damages soft brain tissue?
What type of injury occurs when an object penetrates the skull and damages soft brain tissue?
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What type of injuries are concussions and diffuse axonal injuries classified as?
What type of injuries are concussions and diffuse axonal injuries classified as?
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Where are most contusions usually located in the brain?
Where are most contusions usually located in the brain?
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Which statement about contusions is true?
Which statement about contusions is true?
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What causes rapid pressure on the brain in cases of epidural hematomas?
What causes rapid pressure on the brain in cases of epidural hematomas?
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Why do major symptoms of hematomas often occur after the hematoma has grown large enough?
Why do major symptoms of hematomas often occur after the hematoma has grown large enough?
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In relation to contusions, what may indicate a potential fatal condition?
In relation to contusions, what may indicate a potential fatal condition?
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