NEURO RBE REVIEWER

Question 1

it is the most common cause of death and clinical deterioration after TBI

Answer 1

D. All of the above (Intracranial Hematoma)

Question 2

this is caused by rupture of the bridging veins in the subdural space

Answer 2

Subdural hematoma

Question 3

these are usually caused by fracture of the temporal bone

Answer 3

Epidural hematoma

Question 4

these are usually caused by rupture of the middle meningeal artery

Answer 4

Epiduarl hematoma

Question 5

these result from damage to blood vessels in the posterior fossa stalk

Answer 5

Subarachnoid hematoma

Question 6

this can lead to increased intracranial pressure due to mass effect

Answer 6

D. All of the above (Intracranial hematoma)

Question 7

one of its characteristics is the presence of blood in the cerebrospinal fluid

Answer 7

Subarachnoid hematoma

Question 8

this type of hematoma is commonly found between the dura mater and the skull

Answer 8

Epidural hematoma

Question 9

this type of hematoma often occurs due to fall or blunt trauma, resulting in venous bleeding

Answer 9

Subdural hematoma

Question 10

this hematoma can present with sudden onset severe headache and neck stiffness

Answer 10

Subarachnoid hematoma

Question 11

a type of brain injury involves a break in the skull

Answer 11

Open Brain Injury

Question 12

a penetrating injury from a knife that enters the skull

Answer 12

Open Brain Injury

Question 13

this may not show immediate symptoms, making it difficult to diagnose

Answer 13

Close Brain Injury

Question 14

a type of injury can lead to diffuse axonal injury due to rotational forces

Answer 14

Close Brain Injury

Question 15

A px presents with no external wound to the skull but shows signs of brain swelling

Answer 15

Close Brain Injury

Question 16

there’s a higher risk of infection due to exposure of brain tissue

Answer 16

Open Brain Injury

Question 17

it can cause death if not treated immediately

Answer 17

C. Both (Open/Close Injury)

Question 18

a motorcycle accident leads to a fractured skull & brain exposure

Answer 18

Open Brain Injury

Question 19

a type of injury that result from a fall or a violent shaking of the head

Answer 19

Close Brain Injury

Question 20

this type of injury to the brain can be caused by a gunshot wound

Answer 20

Open Brain Injury

Question 21

primary disorder of CNS pain modulation

Answer 21

Tension HA

Question 22

usually occurs in the afternoon after long stressful work hours or after exam

Answer 22

Tension HA

Question 23

type of HA has no accompanying nausea, vomiting, or sensitivity to light

Answer 23

Tension HA

Question 24

it has a genetic predisposition

Answer 24

Migraine

Question 25

it has different theories to explain its pathophysiology

Answer 25

Migraine

Question 26

HA occurring during a short time span

Answer 26

Cluster HA

Question 27

px may be free 6 months to 1 year before another cluster of headaches occurs

Answer 27

Cluster

Question 28

accounts for 90% of all headaches

Answer 28

D. All (Primary HA)

Question 29

intrinsic dysfunction of the nervous systemm

Answer 29

D. All (Primary HA)