If You Received a Blow to Your Head That Left

question 48

Multiple Choice

If you received a blow to your head that left a visible bump, which of the following professionals would refuse to perform an assessment on you until the bump subsided?

• A) A hair dresser
• B) A phrenologist
• C) A psychologist
• D) A psychiatrist

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Definitions:

Behavioral Changes

Alterations in an individual's actions or reactions, often stemming from internal or external influences.

Generalized

A term describing conditions or symptoms that affect multiple areas or systems of the body rather than being localized to one spot.

Hemispheres

The two halves of the brain, each responsible for different functions; the left hemisphere typically controls speech and language, the right hemisphere more so spatial abilities.

Intracranial Pressure (ICP)

The pressure within the skull, influenced by the brain, blood, and cerebrospinal fluid; vital for assessing and managing patients with head injuries or conditions affecting the brain.