Intro to Head Injuries

What is the most common cause of disability and death in adults?

• Stroke

• Head injuries

• Cardiac arrest

• Cancer

How many people have a TBI each year?

• About 1.2 million

• About 1.7 million

• About 2.5 million

• About 2 million

What is the cost of head injuries to the country per year?

• More than $46 billion

• More than $76 billion

• More than $56 billion

• More than $66 billion

Which type of skull fracture is the most serious?

• Linear skull fractures

• Depressed skull fractures

• Diastatic skull fractures

• Basilar skull fracture

What is a concussion?

• A break in the skull bone

• An injury to the head area causing loss of awareness

• A type of skull fracture

• Internal bleeding in the brain

What causes bruising and internal damage to the brain?

• Coup-countrecoup mechanism

• Linear acceleration

• Chemical exposure

• Infection

What are the symptoms of a mild head injury?

• Loss of consciousness and severe headache

• Coma and vegetative state

• Raised, swollen area from a bump and headache

• Repeated nausea and vomiting

How are head injuries diagnosed?

• Only with a physical examination

• With a comprehensive medical evaluation and diagnostic testing

• By observing the symptoms only

• Using a psychological assessment

What might treatment for a head injury include?

• Exercise and diet control

• Ice and rest only

• Surgery and hospitalization for observation

• Immediate medical attention only

What is used to monitor intracranial pressure?

• An MRI scan

• Blood tests

• A catheter or bolt inserted into the brain

• A stethoscope