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What is a subdural hematoma

Bleeding Between
Bleeding beneath the outer sheath covering the brain - called the dura mater.

What condition results after repetitive blows to the head over a long period of time

dementia pugilistica (A+)

What is the leading cause of death-related traumatic brain injury

firearms

How will medical personnel assess an injury in which a piece of metal appears to be protruding from the side of the victim's head

all of the answers are correct

What are the two main causes of traumatic brain injury in the US

A+ falls and automobile

What was one of the first biological problems found when scientists began to study the effects of alcoholism on the brain

the brain is actually smaller and lighter due to shrinkage.

What type of injury results in bruising and swelling of tissue without breaking the skin

You can be describing a number of injuries from a contusion, sprain or strain to even a broken bone. Not all broken bones break the skin.

Which disorders are not included in the substance-induced classification

alcoholism A+

previous answer was incorrect, this one is right

Which of these is an effect of depressant use

all

What is a difference between the symptoms of traumatic brain injury for adults and children

Children are often not able to describe or report what is wrong.

What condition results in a patient being totally unconscious unresponsive and unable to be aroused

coma

What should you do if you are with someone who complains of facial and arm numbness and is having difficulty speaking

Call for an ambulance because there is a high probability of stroke.

Rachel plays forward on her school basketball team In the last game she collided with another player and fell to the floor unconscious After a minute or so she came to and was a little groggy Wha

Mild concussion

Which strategy is not suggested to lower the risk of Alzheimer's Disease

electrical stimulation of the brain, particularly the frontal lobe

Jill developed swelling of the brain What type of injury did Jason suffer

A blunt force head injury.

Which one of these statements is not correct regarding the effects of consumption of alcohol

very few die from cirrhosis as it is generally a nonfatal disease.

Is there a cure for spastic cerebral palsy

There are no known cures for child Spastic Cerebral Palsy. The lifespan of children who have Cerebral Palsy is very short. It is best to find out early about Cerebral Palsy, those children have the best chance of living a normal life.

Which of th following is true statement about the use of antidepressant medication and the treatment of ADHD

Though they are not as effective as stimulants, they are useful when stimulants don't work

Is there any true treatment for Alzheimer's disease

There are no true treatments to cure Alzheimer's but there are many treatments that can slow the effects of Alzheimer's. You can get treatments to make your Alzheimer's less noticeable but Alzheimer's cannot be cured.

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