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.
Cat skull
Bones of the skull.
Skull Right Lateral View Labeled
Post Care of a Hip Fracture
An X-ray of the complete fracture of a radius.
skull