Chapter 28 Flashcards
1
Q
Battle sign
A
Bruising behind and ear indicates skull fracture
2
Q
Cerebral edema
A
Brain swelling
3
Q
Concussion
A
Temporary loss of part of the brains abilities without physical damage to the brain
4
Q
Coup-contrecoup injury
A
Dual impact of the brain into the skull
Coup impact injury occurs at the point of impact
Contrecoup injury occurs on the opposite side of the impact
5
Q
ICP
A
intracranial pressure
6
Q
Meninges
A
Three distinct layers of tissue surrounding and protect the brain and spinal cord within the skull and spinal canal
7
Q
Raccoon eyes
A
Bruising under the eyes indicating a skull fracture
8
Q
TBI
A
Traumatic brain injury
