trauma and raised intracranial pressure.

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1. the monroe kellie hypothesis states that the constituents of the brain are approx:

  • 80% brain, 10%CSF, 10% blood.
  • 70% brain, 20% csf, 10%blood.
  • it varies from individual to individual.
  • 85% brain, 5% CSF and 15% blood.
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2. what is coning?

  • when the brain is altered by chemical changes.
  • something that always occurs as a result of epidural herniation.
  • when the brain is squeezed through structures under pressure.
  • when the brain is squeezed through structures to provide room for extra blood.

3. secondary brain injury occurs to a triad of symptoms. raised icp, hypoperfusion and hypoxia. true or false.

  • true.
  • false.

4. transtentorial hernia is known as:

  • combing.
  • combs.
  • coning.
  • cones.

5. what percentage of people presenting with secondary brain injury will die.

  • 50%
  • 60%
  • 70%
  • 49.5%
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