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Exam NCLEX-RN topic 1 question 72 discussion

Actual exam question from Test Prep's NCLEX-RN
Question #: 72
Topic #: 1
[All NCLEX-RN Questions]

Hematotympanum and otorrhea are associated with which of the following head injuries?

  • A. Basilar skull fracture
  • B. Subdural hematoma
  • C. Epidural hematoma
  • D. Frontal lobe fracture
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Suggested Answer: A 🗳️
(A) Basilar skull fractures are fractures of the base of the skull. Blood behind the eardrum or blood or cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) leaking from the ear are indicative of a dural laceration. Basilar skull fractures are the only type with these symptoms. (B, C, D) These do not typically cause dural lacerations and CSF leakage.

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Pom_24
2 months ago
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