Head- level 1 & 2

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

Question 3

Raccoon Eyes

Answer 3

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

Question 4

Sinusitis

Answer 4

Inflammation/infection of the sinuses, causes sinus pressure.

Question 5

Anterior Fontanel

Answer 5

Anatomical feature of an infant’s skull, also called a soft spot. The fontanel is a space between the frontal and parietal bones which normally closes within 18-24 months.
(Level 2 word)

Question 6

Normocephalic

Answer 6

The head is of normal shape and normal size

Level 2 word