Head

Question 1

Temporal

Answer 1

The sides of the head, near the temples

Question 2

Atraumatic, Normocephalic

Answer 2

ATNC; Normal external head inspection

Question 3

Fontanel

Answer 3

Anatomical feature of an infant’s skull, the soft-spot

Question 4

Meningitis

Answer 4

Infection of the meninges, the membranes that contain the brain and spinal cord

Question 5

Racoon eyes

Answer 5

Bruising around the eyes, indicative of a basilar skull fracture

Question 6

Occipital/Occiput

Answer 6

The most posterior part of the skull

Question 7

Frontal

Answer 7

the forehead and the anterior top of the skull

Question 8

Encephalopathy

Answer 8

A general term for any disease of the brain that alters brain function or structure

Question 9

Facial angioedema

Answer 9

Swelling of the face often secondary to an allergic reaction

Question 10

Sinusitis

Answer 10

Infection of the sinuses, usually causing sinus pressure

Question 11

Battles sign

Answer 11

Bruising behind the ears, indicative of a basilar skull fracture

Question 12

Cephalgia

Answer 12

Headache

Question 13

Parietal

Answer 13

Location across the posterior top of the skull