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What does CSF drainage from the ears or nose indicate?
What does CSF drainage from the ears or nose indicate?
- A fracture in the skull bones
- A muscle weakness in the face
- A tear in the dura mater (correct)
- A tear in the ear canal
What are periorbital ecchymosis and mastoid process bruising indicative of?
What are periorbital ecchymosis and mastoid process bruising indicative of?
- Basilar skull fracture (correct)
- Sense of smell loss
- Loss of hearing
- Facial muscle weakness
Why is cardiac monitoring used on patients with eye injuries?
Why is cardiac monitoring used on patients with eye injuries?
- To monitor eye pressure
- Ocular pressure stimulating the vagus nerve (correct)
- To prevent blood pressure fluctuations
- To watch for eye muscle weakness
What does the term 'auricle' refer to?
What does the term 'auricle' refer to?
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What is a common cause of epiglottitis in adults?
What is a common cause of epiglottitis in adults?
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Why has the incidence of epiglottitis decreased over time?
Why has the incidence of epiglottitis decreased over time?
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