EXSS 288 Brain Injury Questions With Complete Solutions!

What are the three major parts of the brain? - ANSWERSCerebrum/cortex (4 lobes), Cerebellum, and Brain Stem (Pons, Midbrain, Medulla Oblongata) What are the Meninges? - ANSWERSDura mater (epidural space, subdural space), arachnoid (subarachnoid space), and Pia mater. The membranes covering the brain and spinal cord. Where is cerebrospinal fluid ? - ANSWERScontained between arachnoid and Pia mater membranes. Cerebral Concussion (Mild Traumatic Brain Injury) MOI - ANSWERSDirect blow to the head or body. Causes the head to "snap" (coup vs. countercoup) Cerebral Concussion (Mild Traumatic Brain Injury) Symptoms - ANSWERSheadache, nausea/vomiting, dizziness, blurry vision, sensitive to light/noise, concentration/memory problems, groggy, confusion Cerebral Concussion (Mild Traumatic Brain Injury) Signs - ANSWERSappears dazed, can't remember sports plays, is confused about assignment, moves clumsily, answers questions slowly, loses consciousness, behavior/personality changes, can't recall events prior or after hit Cerebral Concussion (Mild Traumatic Brain Injury) When to call emergency services? - ANSWERSrepeated vomiting, seizures, slurred speech, worsening headache, inability to recognize people, pupils unequal size, numbness in arms/legs, unconscious, increasing irritability/ confusion Cerebral Concussion (Mild Traumatic Brain Injury) What to do for unconscious individual? - ANSWERSAlways treat as cervical neck injury. If not life threatening, maintain in-line stabilization and wait for EMS Cerebral Concussion (Mild Traumatic Brain Injury) History ? - ANSWERSThe two main goals are to find out if the patient lost consciousness and if they have amnesia. Cerebral Concussion (Mild Traumatic Brain Injury) Observation? - ANSWERSVacant stare or inability to focus? Slurred speech, emotional responses, physical coordination, straw-colored fluid from ears, delayed verbal, memory deficits Cere