Which of the following findings is most consistent with a skull fracture?
a. Bruising behind the ear that develops several hours after the injury
b. Bilateral dilated pupils that do not respond to light
c. A hematoma in the occipital area of the head
d. Altered mental status
Question 2
You are participating in training OEC candidates and are asked about cerebral contusions. You would explain to the class that a cerebral contusion is:
a. an open skull fracture with increased pressure within the skull.
b. the formation of a pocket of blood within the brain tissue.
c. bruising and swelling of the brain tissue.
d. active bleeding between the brain and the skull.
M. g. antecedens skull
Bone fracture.
A closed fracture.
skull
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