Question 17 (part 2) · LDEK · Trauma
A patient approximately 55 years old, climbing the stairs to the dental office, stumbled and suddenly fell. The base of the skull injury can be suspected based on the presence of:
1) urticaria.
2) cyanosis around the mouth.
3) blood flowing from the ears and nose.
4) reduced blood glucose levels.
5) orbital haematoma around the eyes (so-called raccoon eyes).
The correct answer is:
2) cyanosis around the mouth.
3) blood flowing from the ears and nose.
4) reduced blood glucose levels.
5) orbital haematoma around the eyes (so-called raccoon eyes).
The correct answer is:
- A. only 1.
- B. 3,4.
- C. 1,2,5.
- D. 3,5.
- E. 1,2.
Hint
Look for signs of fracture of the anterior or middle cranial fossa, such as periorbital bruising and bleeding or fluid leaking from the ears or nose.
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