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What is a symptom of a cerebral compression?
What is a symptom of a cerebral compression?
- Brief period of impaired consciousness
- Mild, generalized headache
- Weakness/paralysis on one side of the face/body
- Deteriorating level of consciousness (correct)
What is the first step in responding to a head injury?
What is the first step in responding to a head injury?
- Monitor, record vital signs and reassure the casualty
- Look for any wounds on the head
- Check for response, use A.V.P.U.to determine level of response (correct)
- Dial 999 to activate EMS
What is characterized by 2 or more recurring seizures?
What is characterized by 2 or more recurring seizures?
- Epilepsy (correct)
- Brain tumour
- Convulsions
- Seizures
What is a symptom of a stroke?
What is a symptom of a stroke?
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What is an abnormal involuntary contraction of muscles also known as?
What is an abnormal involuntary contraction of muscles also known as?
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What is a symptom of a head injury?
What is a symptom of a head injury?
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What is a temporary disturbance in the electrical activity of the brain?
What is a temporary disturbance in the electrical activity of the brain?
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What should you do if the casualty's condition deteriorates?
What should you do if the casualty's condition deteriorates?
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What is a symptom of cerebral compression?
What is a symptom of cerebral compression?
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What should you do after checking for response and using A.V.P.U.to determine level of response?
What should you do after checking for response and using A.V.P.U.to determine level of response?
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