Signs and Symptoms of Basilar Skull Fracture and Cardiac Monitoring in Eye Injuries
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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?

  • Basilar skull fracture (correct)
  • Sense of smell loss
  • Loss of hearing
  • Facial muscle weakness

    • 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?

    <p>The external ear cartilage</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a common cause of epiglottitis in adults?

    <p>Infection with Haemophilus influenzae type b virus</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why has the incidence of epiglottitis decreased over time?

    <p>Widespread adoption of the Hib vaccine</p> Signup and view all the answers

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