Intracranial

Question 1

Deaths occur at three points in time after injury

Answer 1

Immediately after the injury
Within 2 hours after the injury
3 weeks after the injury

Question 2

Types of Head Injuries

Answer 2

Diffused or localized

Minor head trauma

Question 3

Epidural hematoma

Classic signs include

Answer 3

Initial period of unconsciousness
Brief lucid interval followed by decrease in LOC
Headache
Nausea, vomiting
Focal findings

Question 4

Nursing Care

Answer 4

Maintain cerebral oxygenation and perfusion.
Prevent secondary cerebral ischemia.
Monitor for changes in neurological status.
Treatment of life-threatening conditions will initially take priority in nursing care.
Major focus of nursing care relates to increased ICP.
Eye problems
Hyperthermia
Raise the head of clients leaking CSF.