Question

section 2: fill in the blank
select from the following terms to fill in the blank: concussion, postconcussion syndrome, second - impact syndrome, intercranial hematoma, battle sign, contrecoup, and tinnitus. note that not every term will be used.

1. an athlete who has discoloration behind the ear as a result of a skull fracture is said to have __________.
2. the persistence of concussion symptoms is called __________.
3. a set of symptoms resulting from more than one concussion in a relatively short time is called __________.
4. a __________ is the temporary impairment of brain function caused by impact to the head.
5. an __________ is severe bleeding within the brain caused by a blow to the head.

Explanation:

1. Battle - sign is characterized by discoloration behind the ear due to a skull fracture.
2. Post - concussion syndrome is the persistence of concussion symptoms.
3. Second - impact syndrome results from multiple concussions in a short time.
4. Concussion is a temporary impairment of brain function from head impact.
5. Intercranial hematoma is severe brain bleeding from a head blow.

Answer:

1. Battle sign
2. Postconcussion syndrome
3. Second - impact syndrome
4. Concussion
5. Intercranial hematoma