TBI & Concussion Exam Questions With Complete
Solutions
Battle Sign Correct Answer ecchymosis behind ears
(postauricular)
Concussion Correct Answer temporary loss of consciousness
with no apparent structural damage
Grade 1 vs Grade 2 Concussion Correct Answer 1: symptoms
resolve in less than 15 mins
2: resolves in greater than 15 mins
Halo Sign Correct Answer ring of fluid around blood stain
from CSF drainage (nose)
How can you get an ICP? Correct Answer ventriculostomy
How does mannitol work? Correct Answer takes fluid from
brain and removes it through diuresis
How long should a person be intubated before moving to trach?
Correct Answer 2 weeks
How many mL is a big brain bleed? Correct Answer 30mL or
more
How often are neuro assessments performed in the neuro ICU?
Correct Answer every hour
, In what grade of concussion is there a loss of conciousness?
Correct Answer Grade 3
In what hematomas is surgery possible? Correct Answer
epidural & subdural
Is a diffuse axonal injury a bleed? Correct Answer no
What are neuro fevers? Correct Answer blood around
hypothalamus so they cannot control temp
What are some manifestations of a brain injury? Correct
Answer change in vitals, sense, movement, reflexes, headache,
seizures
What are the CM of chronic subdural hematoma? Correct
Answer dull headache, focal seizures, gradual confusion,
nausea
What are the two signs of a skull fracture? Correct Answer
Battle and Halo Sign
What are the types of intracranial bleeds? Correct Answer
epidural, subdural, intracerebral hemorrhage & hematoma
What are three three parts in the skull? Correct Answer 80%
brain, 10% blood, 10% CSF
What are treatments for a intracerebral hemorrhage? Correct
Answer ABCs, keep systolic <150, give fluids,& monitor BP
Solutions
Battle Sign Correct Answer ecchymosis behind ears
(postauricular)
Concussion Correct Answer temporary loss of consciousness
with no apparent structural damage
Grade 1 vs Grade 2 Concussion Correct Answer 1: symptoms
resolve in less than 15 mins
2: resolves in greater than 15 mins
Halo Sign Correct Answer ring of fluid around blood stain
from CSF drainage (nose)
How can you get an ICP? Correct Answer ventriculostomy
How does mannitol work? Correct Answer takes fluid from
brain and removes it through diuresis
How long should a person be intubated before moving to trach?
Correct Answer 2 weeks
How many mL is a big brain bleed? Correct Answer 30mL or
more
How often are neuro assessments performed in the neuro ICU?
Correct Answer every hour
, In what grade of concussion is there a loss of conciousness?
Correct Answer Grade 3
In what hematomas is surgery possible? Correct Answer
epidural & subdural
Is a diffuse axonal injury a bleed? Correct Answer no
What are neuro fevers? Correct Answer blood around
hypothalamus so they cannot control temp
What are some manifestations of a brain injury? Correct
Answer change in vitals, sense, movement, reflexes, headache,
seizures
What are the CM of chronic subdural hematoma? Correct
Answer dull headache, focal seizures, gradual confusion,
nausea
What are the two signs of a skull fracture? Correct Answer
Battle and Halo Sign
What are the types of intracranial bleeds? Correct Answer
epidural, subdural, intracerebral hemorrhage & hematoma
What are three three parts in the skull? Correct Answer 80%
brain, 10% blood, 10% CSF
What are treatments for a intracerebral hemorrhage? Correct
Answer ABCs, keep systolic <150, give fluids,& monitor BP
