Question 2 of 30
“Raccoon eyes” indicates:
A
Possible eye injury
B
Possible fracture of the jaw
C
Possible scalp laceration
D
Possible head injury
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Answer & Explanation
The correct answer is Option D: Possible head injury.
“Raccoon eyes” (periorbital ecchymosis) is a classic sign of a basilar skull fracture. The appearance of bruising around the eyes occurs as blood pools in the tissues following a fracture at the base of the cranium.