Secondary Brain Injury Mechanisms Quiz

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What anatomical and physiological differences in the pediatric population modify the outcomes of Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) in these patients?

Smaller head size and reduced oxygen consumption

Ongoing myelination and synaptogenesis (correct)

Decreased brain content and slower synapse development

Higher center of gravity and lower cerebral blood flow

What is a major direct cause that falls under educational and vocational considerations in TBI?

Physical assistance and classroom adaptations (correct)

Genetic predisposition

Inadequate social support

Low socioeconomic status

Which demographic group has the highest percentage of injuries attributed to falls according to the text?

Abuse/Assault

Sports/Recreational Activities

Gunshot wounds

Motor vehicle accidents (correct)

What type of injury is characterized by an external, mechanical force impacting the head?

Traumatic Brain Injury Signup and view all the answers

What kind of functional outcomes can result from a Traumatic Brain Injury according to the text?

Partial or total functional disability Signup and view all the answers

Which factor contributes to greater oxygen consumption in pediatric TBI patients compared to adults?

Greater cerebral blood flow Signup and view all the answers

Which scale is used to assess the severity of traumatic brain injury?

Glasgow Coma Scale Signup and view all the answers

Which type of cerebral palsy has a poorer prognosis in severe traumatic brain injury cases?

Spastic Quadriparesis Signup and view all the answers

What is a possible mechanism responsible for primitive infantile reflex in infants?

Postural Abnormalities Signup and view all the answers

Which medical complication is commonly associated with traumatic brain injury?

Intracranial Hemorrhage Signup and view all the answers

In cerebral palsy, which type is characterized by involuntary muscle movements?

Dyskinetic CP Signup and view all the answers

What is the main purpose of the Glasgow Coma Scale in pediatric TBI cases?

Severity assessment and monitoring of consciousness levels Signup and view all the answers

Which neurologic abnormality is typically associated with diffuse axonal injury?

Initial loss of consciousness Signup and view all the answers

In pediatric traumatic brain injuries, what leads to bulging of fontanels and separation of sutures?

Posttraumatic hydrocephalus Signup and view all the answers

What is the major mechanism produced by acceleration-deceleration injuries in traumatic brain injury?

Rotation of brain around its axis Signup and view all the answers

In pediatric patients, what can edema with increased intracranial pressure lead to?

Multiple cerebral infarctions Signup and view all the answers

What type of injury is characterized by injured neurons releasing excitatory neurotransmitters and oxygen-free radicals?

Hypoxic-Ischemic Injury Signup and view all the answers

Which neural condition is typically associated with separation of sutures and brain shift post-TBI in pediatric patients?

(CP) Cerebral Palsy Signup and view all the answers