10 Questions
What is a symptom of a cerebral compression?
Deteriorating level of consciousness
What is the first step in responding to a head injury?
Check for response, use A.V.P.U.to determine level of response
What is characterized by 2 or more recurring seizures?
Epilepsy
What is a symptom of a stroke?
Weakness/paralysis on one side of the face/body
What is an abnormal involuntary contraction of muscles also known as?
Convulsion
What is a symptom of a head injury?
Loss of memory immediately following the injury
What is a temporary disturbance in the electrical activity of the brain?
Seizure
What should you do if the casualty's condition deteriorates?
Manage as an unconscious casualty
What is a symptom of cerebral compression?
Unequal pupil size
What should you do after checking for response and using A.V.P.U.to determine level of response?
Dial 999 to activate EMS
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