18.
An acute epidural hematoma is _______________________________________
________________________________________________________________
19.
An acute subdural hematoma is ______________________________________
________________________________________________________________
20.
The Glasgow Coma Scale defines the level of a patient's consciousness according
to three functions. These functions are:
a
_____________________________________________
b. _____________________________________________
c.
_____________________________________________
21.
Part of a neurological examination is an examination of the patient's pupils for
equality and reaction to light. List four abnormal reactions in this area:
a. _____________________________________________
b. _____________________________________________
c.
_____________________________________________
d. _____________________________________________
22.
A patient with a total point count of 9 to 12 points on the Glasgow Coma Scale
as (what level) ______________________ head injury
23.
When evaluating a patient with a head injury, always assume that the patient
may also have a ______________ injury and a _________________ injury.
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