Head/ Face injuries

Question 1

signs and symptoms of skull fracture

Answer 1

• visable deformite
• deep laceration/ bruise
• palpable depression
• unequal pupils
• loss of sight/smell
• halo sign
• battle sign behind ear
• racoon eyes

Question 2

epidural vs subdural hematoma

Answer 2

epidural- bleeding b/w the tough outermsmbrane covering brain + skull

subdural- Blood gathers b/w inner layer of dura mater + arachnoid mater

Question 3

S+S of concussion

Answer 3

headache, nausea, amnesia

Question 4

MOI of concussion

Answer 4

Whiplash, hyper extention/flexion, contact w/ hard object, quick acceleration/deceleration

Question 5

What is used to diagnose a conc

Answer 5

SCAT form

1 MOI and 1 S+S

Question 6

5 Phases of RTP following conc

Answer 6

1. light aerobic activity 10-15mins
2. sport specific training, 30-45mins
3. Non contact prac
4. contact prac
5. game

Question 7

S+S of post conc syndrome and management

Answer 7

-decreased attention, headaches, blurred vision , irritability

management- no definitive treatment, treat symptoms

Question 8

Subconjunctival hemorrhage S+S/ treatment

Answer 8

• ruptured capillaries

- no treatment needed

Question 9

Hyphema S+S/ treatment

Answer 9

• Blunt trauma causes hemmorage

- Activate EMS

Question 10

Detached retina S+S/ treatment

Answer 10

• sudden occurrence of new floaters

- patch both eyes

Question 11

Zygomatic fracture S+S/ Treatment

Answer 11

• cheek appears flat/depressed, double vision

- ice/ immediate referal

Question 12

Orbital Blowout S+S

Answer 12

-impact from blunt object at eye, numbness below eye

Question 13

Mandibular Fracture S+S/ Treatment

Answer 13

• Common at mandibular angle/ condyles.
• inability to open mouth
• ice/ immediate referal

Question 14

Maxillary Fracture`

Answer 14

• appearence of longer face, nasal bleeding

- ice/ immediate referal

Question 15

Auricular hematoma

Answer 15

-cauliflower ear
pulls cartilage away from perichondrium
key is prevention