Understanding Traumatic Alterations in the Nervous System
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Which of the following is a sensory symptom of mild traumatic brain injury?

  • Recurrent vomiting
  • Confusion and disorientation
  • Profound confusion
  • Blurred vision (correct)

What is a cognitive symptom associated with moderate to severe traumatic brain injuries?

  • Fatigue and drowsiness
  • Sleeping more than usual
  • Nausea and vomiting
  • Persistent headache or worsening headaches (correct)

Which assessment procedure is used to determine the presence of seizure activity in traumatic brain injuries?

  • Electroencephalography (EEG) (correct)
  • X-rays
  • MRI
  • Cerebral angiography

What is a potential symptom of increased intracranial pressure (ICP) as mentioned in the text?

<p>Clear fluid draining from the nose (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which physical symptom is NOT typically associated with mild traumatic brain injury?

<p>Convulsions or seizures (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a potential cognitive symptom of mild traumatic brain injury?

<p>(+) LOC with memory problems (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is an example of a traumatic alteration to the nervous system?

<p>Concussions (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What can be a consequence of severe traumatic brain injury?

<p>Significant morbidity and devastating changes in functionality (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How do traumatic brain injuries differ from mild brain trauma?

<p>Traumatic brain injuries can be focal or diffuse (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a possible cause of traumatic brain injury according to the text?

<p>Violence (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why can traumatic brain injury lead to devastating changes in functionality?

<p>As it can have wide-ranging physical and psychological effects (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is not listed as a type of traumatic alteration in the text?

<p>Mild cold exposure injuries (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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