MRCP UK EXAMINATIONS

NEUROLOGY

SURGERY

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
A patient has a severe neurologic impairment from a head trauma. Which does the nurse recognize is the type of posturing that occurs with the most severe neurologic impairment?
A
a. Decerebrate
B
b. Decorticate
C
(c. Flaccid
D
d. Rigid
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The most common short-term complications associated with TBIs include cognitive impairment, difficulties with sensory processing and communication, immediate seizures, hydrocephalus, cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) leakage, vascular or cranial nerve injuries, tinnitus, organ failure, and polytrauma.

Detailed explanation-2: -Diagnosis of TBI Assessment usually includes a neurological exam. This exam evaluates thinking, motor function (movement), sensory function, coordination, eye movement, and reflexes. Imaging tests, including CT scans and MRI scans, cannot detect all TBIs.

Detailed explanation-3: -Complications. A severe head injury can result in pressure being placed on the brain because of bleeding, blood clots or a build-up of fluid. This can sometimes lead to brain damage, which can be temporary or permanent.

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