LATEST 2024 EXAM 3 High Acuity

Acceleration/deceleration injuries are the result of what type of impact? a. Cranial loading force b. Penetrating trauma c. Linear striking of head by a moving blunt object d. Rotational movement of the brain in the skull c. Linear striking of head by a moving blunt object Which mechanism of injury commonly results in the tearing of axons in the brain? a. Rotational b. Acceleration c. Deceleration d. Penetrating a. Rotational The administration of narcotics to a patient with a traumatic brain injury may have which effect? a. It will make the pain worse b. It may mask neurological changes in the patient c. It allows the injury to heal quicker d. It may increase intracranial pressure b. It may mask neurological changes in the patient Which problems can cause secondary injury? (Select all that apply.) a. Hypoxia and ischemia b. Cerebral swelling c. Inflammation of cerebral tissue d. Skull fracture a. Hypoxia and ischemia b. Cerebral swelling c. Inflammation of cerebral tissue Which condition is NOT associated with increased intracranial volume? a. Subdural hematoma b. Hypotension c. Subarachnoid hemorrhage d. Meningioma b. Hypotension ICP can be increased by anything that does what? a. Increases intracranial volume b. Results in high compliance c. Results in low elastance d. Decreases carbon dioxide levels a. Increases intracranial volume Accumulation of CSF results in what condition? a. Herniation b. Cerebral dilation c. Hydrocephalus d. Seizures c. Hydrocephalus What phrase describes a downward shift of brain tissue through the foramen magnum that results in compression of the medulla and upper cervical spinal cord? a. Cingulate herniation b. Uncal transtentorial herniation c. Lateral transtentorial herniation d. Infratentorial herniation d. Infratentorial herniation A brief loss of consciousness followed by a period of being alert and oriented and then a loss of consciousness again is a typical presentation for which condition? a. Subdural hematoma b. Epidural hematoma c. Intracranial hematoma d. Subarachnoid hemorrhage b. Epidural hematoma What is the term used to describe an accumulation of blood within the parenchyma? a. Intracerebral hematoma b. Subarachnoid hemorrhage c. Epidural hematoma d. Subdural hematoma a. Intracerebral hematoma