Neurological

Question 1

what is Traumatic brain injury and causes

Answer 1

• alteration in brain function, caused by an external force.
• blow, shake or jolt to the head or body or a penetrating injury that disrupts the function of the brain

Question 2

Traumatic brain injury long term symptoms

Answer 2

• fatigue,
• cognition changes (attention, concentration, memory)
• behavioural changes

Question 3

What are the sections of a neuro exam

Answer 3

1. eye opening response (4 = spontaneous, 1 = no response)
2. verbal response (5. orientated, 1. no response)
3. motor response (6. obeys commands, 1 no response).

Question 4

head injury vs TBI

Answer 4

head injury = involves scalp and skull injury
TBI = involes brain injury