PANCE: 14-year-old Girl with Impact Injury to the Head
About the Lecture
The lecture PANCE: 14-year-old Girl with Impact Injury to the Head by John Albanese, DMSc, MPA, PA-C is from the course PANCE Question Walkthroughs.
Included Quiz Questions
What type of brain problem is a concussion?
- Functional disturbance
- Structural hemorrhage
- Skull deformity
- Psychological issue
- Permanent neuron loss
How is concussion primarily diagnosed?
- Clinical history and exam
- CT imaging
- MRI imaging
- EEG testing
- Blood biomarkers
Which symptom is most typical of concussion?
- Headache and dizziness
- Severe focal paralysis
- Complete vision loss
- Persistent high fever
- Incontinence
How long should initial relative rest last after concussion?
- 24 to 48 hours
- 6 to 8 hours
- 3 to 5 days
- Two full weeks
- Two months
Which is a red flag after head injury requiring urgent evaluation?
- Repeated vomiting
- Mild headache
- Brief dizziness
- Isolated sleepiness
- Transient nausea
Which ionic change occurs in concussed neurons?
- Potassium efflux, calcium influx
- Potassium influx, calcium efflux
- Sodium efflux only
- Chloride influx only
- No ionic changes
In which situation is emergent CT head indicated?
- Basilar skull fracture signs
- Normal exam, mild headache
- Simple dizziness only
- Isolated sleep disturbance
- Single mild nausea
What is standard advice for uncomplicated concussion discharge?
- Cognitive and physical rest
- Immediate full-contact sports
- Prolonged bed rest only
- No monitoring needed
- Start anticoagulant therapy
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Author of lecture PANCE: 14-year-old Girl with Impact Injury to the Head
John Albanese, DMSc, MPA, PA-C
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