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?

    <p>Intracerebral hematoma</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Arachnoid and pia mater</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Hemiparesis, or weakness of one half of the body</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary concern with comminuted fractures?

    <p>Bone fragments</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>To check for glucose in the discharge</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the typical management for linear fractures?

    <p>Bed rest and observation</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Battle's Sign</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the confirmatory test for fracture diagnosis?

    <p>CT Scan</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the surgical intervention required for comminuted fractures?

    <p>Debridement and removal of bone fragments</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

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

    What is the most common type of Skull Fracture?

    <p>Linear Fracture</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Age (15-44 years old)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Allowing bacteria to enter the brain</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Penetrating Trauma</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

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

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