Head

Question 1

Atraumatic

Answer 1

Not producing injury or damage. Important to document for patients who
have experienced trauma.

Question 2

Battle’s Sign

Answer 2

Discoloration/bruising behind the ears, often associated with a basilar skull
fracture (fracture at base of skull).

Question 3

Meningitis

Answer 3

Inflammation/infection of the meninges, the membranes that cover the brain.

Question 4

Raccoon Eyes (Periorbital Ecchymosis)

Answer 4

Bilateral ecchymosis (bruising) in the periorbital region (around the eyes),
suggestive of a basilar skull fracture.

Question 5

Sinusitis

Answer 5

Inflammation/infection of the sinuses, causes sinus pressure.