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What is a common cause of head injuries resulting in concussions?
What is a common cause of head injuries resulting in concussions?
- Motor vehicle accidents (correct)
- Falls
- Sports-related accidents
- Physical assaults
Which type of hematoma is characterized by bleeding between the skull and the Dura?
Which type of hematoma is characterized by bleeding between the skull and the Dura?
- Intracerebral hemorrhage
- Epidural hematoma (correct)
- Subdural hematoma
- Subarachnoid hemorrhage
What type of head injury is considered an open (penetrating) head injury?
What type of head injury is considered an open (penetrating) head injury?
- Skull fracture (correct)
- Intracerebral hemorrhage
- Concussion
- Scalp wound
What is a consequence of a hematoma occurring in the brain?
What is a consequence of a hematoma occurring in the brain?
What should a patient with a minor head injury avoid taking for pain relief?
What should a patient with a minor head injury avoid taking for pain relief?
Why might a patient with a head injury be given diuretics?
Why might a patient with a head injury be given diuretics?
In the case of severe head injuries, what is one possible reason for emergency surgery?
In the case of severe head injuries, what is one possible reason for emergency surgery?
What type of rehabilitation may be needed for a patient with a serious brain injury?
What type of rehabilitation may be needed for a patient with a serious brain injury?
What is the cause of edema in the brain after an injury?
What is the cause of edema in the brain after an injury?
How does a skull fracture make a head injury more serious?
How does a skull fracture make a head injury more serious?
Why is swelling in the brain more serious than in other body tissues?
Why is swelling in the brain more serious than in other body tissues?
What symptoms differentiate a minor head injury from a severe head injury?
What symptoms differentiate a minor head injury from a severe head injury?
