Fieldcraft 2 (68W) exam 160 + questions with verified answers A+ rated

Fieldcraft 2 (68W) exam 160 + questions with verified answers A+ rated Scalp - ANSWERS Bleeds profusely; vascular Foramen magnum - ANSWERS opening through which pressure can be released; spinal cord passes through Meninges - ANSWERS membranes that cover brain (pia, arachnoid, dura) Dura mater - ANSWERS Outermost layer, most resilient Brain Hemispheres - ANSWERS cerebrum, cerebellum, brain stem Cerebrum - ANSWERS largest part of brain, controls higher functions Cerebellum - ANSWERS controls primitive functions (coordination & balance) Brain stem - ANSWERS controls vital functions (cardio-resp) CSF created where? Absorbed by what? - ANSWERS Ventricles of brain, reabsorbed by arachnoid membrane MACE stands for? - ANSWERS Military Acute Concussion Evaluation GCS highest/lowest/significant score - ANSWERS High-15 Low-3 Significant deterioration of 2+ Baseline Assessment for mental status - ANSWERS AVPU Decorticate - ANSWERS hyper extension in legs, flexion at arms and elbows, hands towards center/core. UPPER MID BRAIN Decerebrate - ANSWERS Teeth clenched, arms and legs extended. CENTRAL MID BRAIN GCS deteriorating patients at risk for? - ANSWERS Ongoing pathological process How to determine if CSF is present in blood - ANSWERS Halo/Target sign Halo test - ANSWERS drop of blood on gauze- csf will form halo ring around blood Difference of 1+mm pupil size is considered - ANSWERS abnormal both pupils dilated but not reacting to light - ANSWERS brainstem injury pupils dilated but they react to light - ANSWERS injury is reversible dilated pupils that do/dont react to light for other reasons besides head trauma include... - ANSWERS hypothermia, anoxia, lightning, optic nerve injury, direct eye trauma, drugs If the pateint has a normal LOC, dilated pupils are not due to... - ANSWERS head injury. Look for other reasons Suspect c-spine injuries for... - ANSWERS all non-penetrating head/face/neck wounds Cushing's Tria