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What does CSF drainage from the ears or nose indicate in a patient?
What does CSF drainage from the ears or nose indicate in a patient?
- Facial muscle weakness
- Eye injury
- A tear in the dura mater (correct)
- A fracture in the basilar skull
Which symptom is commonly known as 'racoon eyes'?
Which symptom is commonly known as 'racoon eyes'?
- Facial muscle weakness
- CSF drainage from the ears
- Periorbital ecchymosis (correct)
- Mastoid process bruising
What is the function of the auricle (pinna)?
What is the function of the auricle (pinna)?
- Collect sounds into the ear canal (correct)
- Connect the ear to the brain
- Aid in balance disorders
- Regulate sense of smell
Why should cardiac monitoring be used for patients with eye injuries?
Why should cardiac monitoring be used for patients with eye injuries?
What can cause a vagal response in a patient with an eye injury?
What can cause a vagal response in a patient with an eye injury?
What is a common cause of epiglottitis in adults?
What is a common cause of epiglottitis in adults?
Why has the incidence of epiglottitis decreased over time?
Why has the incidence of epiglottitis decreased over time?
What can be a possible consequence of a basilar skull fracture?
What can be a possible consequence of a basilar skull fracture?
Why do some patients with basilar skull fractures experience a loss of hearing or sense of smell?
Why do some patients with basilar skull fractures experience a loss of hearing or sense of smell?
Which symptom may indicate a basilar skull fracture?
Which symptom may indicate a basilar skull fracture?
Why is cardiac monitoring recommended for patients with eye injuries?
Why is cardiac monitoring recommended for patients with eye injuries?
What could happen as a result of untreated epiglottitis in adults?
What could happen as a result of untreated epiglottitis in adults?
What is the function of the auricle (pinna)?
What is the function of the auricle (pinna)?
What has contributed to the decreased incidence of epiglottitis over time?
What has contributed to the decreased incidence of epiglottitis over time?
What is the significance of CSF drainage from the ears or nose in a patient?
What is the significance of CSF drainage from the ears or nose in a patient?
Why do some patients with basilar skull fractures experience facial muscle weakness?
Why do some patients with basilar skull fractures experience facial muscle weakness?
Why is it important to monitor cardiac activity in patients with eye injuries?
Why is it important to monitor cardiac activity in patients with eye injuries?
Which condition may result from untreated epiglottitis in adults?
Which condition may result from untreated epiglottitis in adults?
How does the incidence of epiglottitis differ between children and adults?
How does the incidence of epiglottitis differ between children and adults?
Why might some patients with basilar skull fractures experience a loss of balance?
Why might some patients with basilar skull fractures experience a loss of balance?
