Head and Face Flashcards
brain injury occur as a result of…
a direct blow or sudden snapping of the head. forward, backward or side rotation
4 possible symptoms of traumatic brain injury
loss of consciousness
disorientation or amnesia
motor deficits
cognitive deficits
what kind of bleeding is present in cerebral contusions
small hemorrhages or intracerebral bleeding within the cortex, brain stem or cerebellum
what kind of action commonly leads to cerebral contusions
head hit by stationary object
what is an epidural hematoma caused by
blow to head or skull fracture that tears the meningeal arteries
Are the symptoms and signs of an epidural hematoma gradual?
yes
what is one of the biggest signs of an epidural hematoma
dilation of one pupil on the side of the injury
Are CT scans necessary for prognosis of epidural hematomas
yes
what is a major difference between epidural and subdural hematomas?
epidural hematomas have compression outside the dura whereas subdural hematomas have compression withing the dura
with scalp injuries, wounds larger than ____ inch in depth should be referred to a physician
1/8
how should small wounds to the scalp be managed
covered with protective covering and gauze, braid hair for support if possible.
After a small scalp injury, can a person return to play once cleared of brain injury?
yes
Mandibular luxation is specific to what joint?
temporomandibular joint (TMJ)
T or F. Mandibular luxation don’t need to be managed medically?
False, they should be managed medically and it is important to rehab properly.
what injury is related to disk-condyle derangement
Temporomandibular joint dysfunction
Zygomatic complex fractures affect what area?
The cheekbone
Epistaxis is commonly know as…
a nose bleed
for how many hours should someone who experiences an epistaxis refrain from blowing their nose?
2 hours
Which type of dental fracture requires an x-ray
root fractures
What is the difference between an uncomplicated and a complicated dental fracture
complicated produces bleeding and tooth chamber is exposed, uncomplicated produces fragments and does not bleed
what is the difference between a tooth subluxation, luxation, and avulsion?
sublux: loose within socket, little to no pain
luxation: no fracture but has displacement
avulsion: completely knocked from oral cavity
What is the common word for auricular hematoma, and what causes it
cauliflower ear, caused by compression or shearing injury to the ear (single or repeated)
when assessing an eye injury should you palpate the eyeball directly?
No, only palpate the orbital rim for tenderness and bony deformity
what is the common word for orbital hematoma
black eye
what is subconjunctival hemorrhaging
bleeding within the eye
after an acute injury to the eye, is it ok to blow your nose?
no
what type of injury requires the use of fluorescein strips for diagnosis
corneal abrasions and lacerations
what is the main sign of hyphema
visible red tinge to the anterior chamber of the eye
what is the common name for acute conjunctivitis
pink eye
