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Concussions Flashcards

(17 cards)

1
Q

Concussion

A

Mild traumatic brain injury that affects brain function

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2
Q

Cranium

A

Skull (Bone that forms the head)

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3
Q

Coup

A

Brain injury that occurs when the head strikes an object causing brain damage

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4
Q

Contrecoup

A

Brain injury that occurs on the opposite side of the head impact

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5
Q

Amnesia

A

Memory loss

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6
Q

Photophobia

A

A condition where your eyes are more sensitive to the light.

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7
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Phonophobia

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A persistent and abnormal fear of sound.

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8
Q

Tinnitus

A

“Hearing” noises in your ears

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9
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2 signs of concussion

A
  1. Loss of consciousness
  2. Vomitting
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10
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2 symptoms of concussion

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  1. Blurry vision
  2. Nauseous
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11
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LOC

A

Loss of consciousness

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12
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Retrograde amnesia

A

Neurological condition characterized by the inability to recall events, information, or experiences that occurred before the onset of amnesia.

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13
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Anterograde amnesia

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Type of memory loss where you can’t gain more memories

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14
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Epidural hematoma

A

extra-axial collection of blood within the potential space between the outer layer of the dura mater and the inner table of the skull

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15
Q

Battle sign

A

Middle cranial fossa

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16
Q

Glasgow coma scale

A

Describe the extent of impaired concussions in all types of acute medical and trauma patients

17
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Q-collar

A

Simple device that applies light pressure to the jugular veins