Intracranial Regulation: TBI; Mobility: SCI

Question 1

S/S of TBI - Thinking/Remembering

Answer 1

Difficulty thinking clearly, feeleing slowed down, difficulty concentrating and remembering new information

Question 2

S/S of TBI - Physcial

Answer 2

Headache, fuzzy/blurry vision, N/V, dizziness, sensitivity to noise & light, blance problems, feeling tired/having no energy

Question 3

S/S of TBI - Emotional/Mood

Answer 3

Irritability, sadness, more emotional, nervousness/anxiety

Question 4

S/S of TBI - Sleep

Answer 4

more/less than usual, trouble falling or staying asleep.

Question 5

The Cranial Nerves (12 total)

Answer 5

1.Olfactory 2.Optin 3.Oculomotor 4.Trochlear 5.Trigeminal 6.Abducens 7.Facial 8.Acoustic 9.Glossopharyngeal 10.Vagus 11.Spinal Accessory 12.Hypoglossal

Question 6

Epidural Hematoma

Answer 6

Between skull and dura

Question 7

Subdural Hematoma

Answer 7

Between duran and arachnoid

Question 8

Concussion

Answer 8

Bleeding in sub-arachnoid space

Question 9

Intercerebral Hematoma

Answer 9

Bleeding within brain tissue

Question 10

Basilar Skull Fracture

Answer 10

Most Serious; closetest to brain/stem

Question 11

Depressed Skull Fractures

Answer 11

Open/closed; damaging tissue

Question 12

Linear Skull Fractures

Answer 12

Cracks; vascular area more severe

Question 13

TBI: Severity GCS/Post-Traumatic Amnesia/LOC

Mild

Answer 13

GCS: 13 to 15
PostTraumatic Amnesia: < 1 hour
LOC: < 30 minutes
s/s: N/V; headache; fatigue; < concentration

Question 14

TBI: Severity GCS/Post-Traumatic Amnesia/LOC

Moderate

Answer 14

GCS: 9 - 12
Post Traumatic Amnesia: 30 min - 24 hrs
LOC: 1 - 24 hrs
s/s: last for weeks - permanent

Question 15

TBI: Severity GCS/Post-Traumatic Amnesia/LOC

Severe

Answer 15

GCS: 3 to 8
Post Traumatic Amnesia: > one day
LOC: > 24 hrs