Question 80 · LEK · Traumatic brain injuries
The following symptoms, such as rapid and irregular breathing, extension of the limbs in reaction to external stimuli, bilateral Babinski sign, impaired pupil reaction to light, increased blood pressure, pulse acceleration and increased sweating indicate the contusion of:
- A. brain stem.
- B. cerebellar hemisphere.
- C. frontal lobes.
- D. occipital lobe.
- E. temporal lobe.
Hint
Abnormal breathing, extensor posturing, pupillary changes and autonomic instability point to injury of a structure containing vital centres.
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