EXSS 288 Exam 4 Questions & Answers 100% Correct!

A concussion is a... - ANSWERSfunctional injury A concussion is not identifiable on... - ANSWERSstandard imaging (CT or MRI) Concussion evaluation - balance - ANSWERSbalance error scoring system; 6 total trials; 3 stances, 2 surfaces; 20 second trials; eyes closed hands on hips Concussion evaluation - neurocognitive testing - ANSWERSPEARL = pupils, equal, and, reactive to, light Concussion care: TO DO - ANSWERSuse tylenol, use ice pack, sleep/rest Concussion care: DO NOT - ANSWERSdrink, drive, engage in physical/mental activity Concussion care: NO NEED TO - ANSWERSto check eyes with flashlight, wake up frequently, test reflexes, stay in bed Epidural hematoma (brain bleed) - ANSWERStear of meningeal arteries (CT scan is necessary) Subdural hematoma (brain bleed) - ANSWERStypically involve venous bleeding (more common than an epidural hematoma; imaging necessary) Unconscious head injuries - ANSWERSalways suspect and treat as a cervical neck injury Conscious head injuries - ANSWERSfirst 3 points = amnesia? anterograde? retrograde? Anterior - ANSWERStowards front Posterior - ANSWERStowards back Medial - ANSWERStoward midline of body Lateral - ANSWERSaway from midline of body Nosebleed - ANSWERSlean forward with cold compress over nose