MRCP UK EXAMINATIONS

NEUROLOGY

SURGERY

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
A patient sustained a head injury during a fall and has changes in personality and affect. Which part of the brain does the nurse identify has been affected in this injury?
A
Frontal lobe
B
Parietal lobe
C
Occipital lobe
D
Temporal lobe
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The frontal lobe is located at the front of the brain. Trauma or injury to this part of the brain can cause personality and behavior changes.

Detailed explanation-2: -Frontal Lobes This brain region is often affected by TBI from motor vehicle accidents, especially injuries caused by rapid acceleration-deceleration type events.

Detailed explanation-3: -The frontal lobe, for example, helps govern personality and impulsivity. If damaged, there might be no “braking mechanism” for self-control. A person may find he cannot control his anger or aggression. He may also make inappropriate comments to friends or strangers not realizing they are off color.

Detailed explanation-4: -A head injury can cause a person to lose control over their emotional expressions. This condition, also known as emotional lability, changes the way the patient reacts to certain situations, which plays a large role in apparent personality changes.

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