What Statement Is Descriptive of a Concussion

question 38

Multiple Choice

What statement is descriptive of a concussion?

• A) Petechial hemorrhages cause amnesia.
• B) Visible bruising and tearing of cerebral tissue occur.
• C) It is a transient and reversible neuronal dysfunction.
• D) It is a slight lesion that develops remote from the site of trauma.

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Definitions:

Blood Pressure

The force exerted by circulating blood upon the walls of blood vessels, often measured to assess heart health.

Emphysema

A chronic respiratory disease where the air sacs in the lungs become damaged, leading to difficulty in breathing.

Clubbing of the Fingers

A symptom characterized by bulbous enlargement of the ends of one's fingers, often associated with chronic oxygen deficiency.

Hemoptysis

The coughing up of blood or bloody mucus from the lungs or airway.