Focal Brain Injury Types and Effects

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What is a characteristic of a concussion, a type of focal brain injury?

Leakage of blood into the brain

Structural damage to the brain tissue

Scarring on the brain

Loss of consciousness and amnesia (correct)

What is a contusion of the brain?

A type of skull fracture

A type of meningitis

A type of hematoma

Bruising of the brain due to severe force (correct)

What is the most common cause of meningitis?

Bacterial infection (correct)

Viral infection

Parasitic infection

Fungal infection

What is the term for bleeding that occurs inside the cerebrum?

Intracerebral hematoma Signup and view all the answers

What are the two meningeal layers that are most affected in meningitis?

Arachnoid and pia mater Signup and view all the answers

What is a possible effect of a contusion, a type of focal brain injury?

Hemiparesis, or weakness of one half of the body Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary concern with comminuted fractures?

Bone fragments Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of a glucometer in diagnosing CSF leakage?

To check for glucose in the discharge Signup and view all the answers

What is the typical management for linear fractures?

Bed rest and observation Signup and view all the answers

What is the name of the sign that appears as discoloration before the ear?

Battle's Sign Signup and view all the answers

What is the confirmatory test for fracture diagnosis?

CT Scan Signup and view all the answers

What is the surgical intervention required for comminuted fractures?

Debridement and removal of bone fragments Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary mechanism of injury in Acceleration-Decceleration Injury?

The head rebounds within the skull, causing injury to two or more areas Signup and view all the answers

What is the most common type of Skull Fracture?

Linear Fracture Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a risk factor for Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI)?

Age (15-44 years old) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary cause of Cranial Nerve Injury resulting from a Skull Fracture?

Allowing bacteria to enter the brain Signup and view all the answers

Which type of Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) is characterized by open trauma?

Penetrating Trauma Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary cause of Vehicular Accidents leading to Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI)?

Every incident/accident causes TBI Signup and view all the answers