NUR 2016: TRAUMA TEST 2 QUESTIONS WITH COMPLETE
SOLUTIONS
1) What is a traumatic brain injury? -- Answer ✔✔ When force is applied to the skull
and results in direct brain injury. Can be mild, moderate, or severe.
2) What are the symptoms of mild trauma brain injuries? -- Answer ✔✔ Brief change in
LOC with return to baseline
3) What are the symptoms of severe trauma brain injuries? -- Answer ✔✔ More
extended period of unconsciousness or amnesia
4) What are possible complications of traumatic brain injuries? -- Answer ✔✔
Headaches, pupillary changes, possible seizure disorder, DI, SIADH, CSW, seizures,
herniation, brain death
5) What are the two pathways in which traumatic brain injuries occur? -- Answer ✔✔
Primary injury is injury resulting directly from the initial event. Secondary injury is
injury resulting from complications AFTER the initial event.
