NEURO RBE REVIEWER Flashcards
it is the most common cause of death and clinical deterioration after TBI
D. All of the above (Intracranial Hematoma)
this is caused by rupture of the bridging veins in the subdural space
Subdural hematoma
these are usually caused by fracture of the temporal bone
Epidural hematoma
these are usually caused by rupture of the middle meningeal artery
Epiduarl hematoma
these result from damage to blood vessels in the posterior fossa stalk
Subarachnoid hematoma
this can lead to increased intracranial pressure due to mass effect
D. All of the above (Intracranial hematoma)
one of its characteristics is the presence of blood in the cerebrospinal fluid
Subarachnoid hematoma
this type of hematoma is commonly found between the dura mater and the skull
Epidural hematoma
this type of hematoma often occurs due to fall or blunt trauma, resulting in venous bleeding
Subdural hematoma
this hematoma can present with sudden onset severe headache and neck stiffness
Subarachnoid hematoma
a type of brain injury involves a break in the skull
Open Brain Injury
a penetrating injury from a knife that enters the skull
Open Brain Injury
this may not show immediate symptoms, making it difficult to diagnose
Close Brain Injury
a type of injury can lead to diffuse axonal injury due to rotational forces
Close Brain Injury
A px presents with no external wound to the skull but shows signs of brain swelling
Close Brain Injury
there’s a higher risk of infection due to exposure of brain tissue
Open Brain Injury
it can cause death if not treated immediately
C. Both (Open/Close Injury)
a motorcycle accident leads to a fractured skull & brain exposure
Open Brain Injury
a type of injury that result from a fall or a violent shaking of the head
Close Brain Injury
this type of injury to the brain can be caused by a gunshot wound
Open Brain Injury
primary disorder of CNS pain modulation
Tension HA
usually occurs in the afternoon after long stressful work hours or after exam
Tension HA
type of HA has no accompanying nausea, vomiting, or sensitivity to light
Tension HA
it has a genetic predisposition
Migraine
it has different theories to explain its pathophysiology
Migraine
HA occurring during a short time span
Cluster HA
px may be free 6 months to 1 year before another cluster of headaches occurs
Cluster
accounts for 90% of all headaches
D. All (Primary HA)
intrinsic dysfunction of the nervous systemm
D. All (Primary HA)
