What, If Any, Is the Difference Between Subdural Hematoma and Epidural

question 15

Multiple Choice

What, if any, is the difference between subdural hematoma and epidural hematoma?

• A)There is no difference. These terms may be used interchangeably.
• B)A subdural hematoma occurs above the dura, whereas an epidural hematoma occurs under the dura.
• C)A subdural hematoma usually is formed from venous blood that collects slowly, whereas an epidural hematoma is formed from arterial blood that collects rapidly.
• D)A subdural hematoma usually forms from bleeding within the skull such as an aneurysm eruption, whereas an epidural hematoma occurs from trauma outside the skull such as a blunt force trauma.