Head injury Flashcards
1
Q
Mannitol is used in the prevention/management of which one of the following conditions associated with a head injury? - is a diuretic
A
Raised intracranial pressure
2
Q
stretched and damaged - can result in raised ICP
A
Diffuse axonal injury
3
Q
In the context of a coup - contrecoup brain injuries the contra-coup component relates to which one of the following situations within the skull?
A
A rebound injury of the brain at the opposite side of the heat to the initial impact as a result of deceleration forces
4
Q
brain jury - possible raised ICP
A
Secondary brain injury as a result of hypoxia
5
Q
diffuse axonal injury
A
Stretching of axons within the brain
