MFA Exit Exam • Set 4 Question 29 of 30
Contusions are:
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Direct Answer
Option D: Very serious for the patient due to increased pressure in the brain.
Intracranial contusions are serious injuries where the brain surface is bruised, leading to swelling inside the confined space of the skull, which can cause rapidly increasing intracranial pressure.
All Options
A
Almost always seen in children.
B
Usually associated with scalp lacerations
C
Usually controlled with direct pressure
D
Very serious for the patient due to increased pressure in the brain.
(Correct Answer)
Detailed Explanation & Context
Intracranial contusions are serious injuries where the brain surface is bruised, leading to swelling inside the confined space of the skull, which can cause rapidly increasing intracranial pressure.
Relevant Framework: STCW 2010 Manila Amendments • DG Shipping E-Learning & Exit Exam Standards • Medical First Aid (MFA).
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