Answers (2025–2026), A+ Level
What percent of women who suffer domestic violence also have TBIs?
A. 64%
B. 67%
C. 70%
D. 72% - B. 67%
What are the 2 national accreditation agencies? - CARF, Joint Commission
Annual cost of TBI (medical and lost productivity) are estimated at
A. 75.6 million
B. 76.5 million
C. 75.6 billion
D. 76.5 billion - D. 76.5 billion
Rate of vascular thrombosis embolism for individuals with multi system or major
trauma exceeds:
A. 45%
B. 50%
C. 55%
D. 60% - B. 50%
Pulmonary embolism is the ______ leading cause of death in those who survived
the first day post brain injury.
A. 1st
B. 2nd
C. 3rd
,D. 4th - C. 3rd
Why is Brain Injury considered the silent epidemic? - Many problems that result
from a brain injury are not always readily apparent.
a. The effects of the brain injury (BI), such as changes in thinking, may not be
readily apparent to an outside observer
b. Negative consequences occur when the general public and medical providers do
not recognize the effect of BI:
i. Problems at work/ school
ii. Changes in personal relationships
iii. Legal problems
iv. Homelessness
True or False?
Brain Injury is frequently not identified. - True
Define Acquired Brain Injury - An injury to the brain that is not hereditary,
congenital, degenerative, or induced by birth trauma
Acquired brain injury is an umbrella definition as it includes injuries caused by
both __________ and __________ factors - external; internal
Match the following ABI with its cause:
Traumatic Impact- Open & Closed
Causes (bank):
Blast Assault GSW Hypoxia/ anoxia Fall Stabbing Ischemia Neurotoxic poisoning
MVC Sports Tumor Infection CVA - Open: GSW, stabbing, fall, sports, MVC
Closed: Blast, Assault, Fall, Sports, MVC
Match the following ABI with its cause:
,Traumatic Internal: (3) - Sports, MVC, Fall
Match the following ABI with its cause:
Non-Tramatic
Causes (bank):
Blast Assault GSW Hypoxia/ anoxia Fall Stabbing Ischemia Neurotoxic poisoning
MVC Sports Tumor Infection CVA - Tumor, infection, CVA, hypoxia/anoxia,
ischemia, neurotoxic poisoning.
True or False?
The importance of understanding the epidemiology of a brain injury assists in
passing legislation. – True
Which of the following is not part of the Home and Community-Based waiver
programs?
A. Homemaker services
B. Personal care
C. Adult day
D. All of the above - D. All of the above
Match the following:
A. Rehabilitation Act of 1973
B. Olmsted Decision
C. TBI Act of 1996
D. TBI Mod Systems
E. Set the stage for funding of surveillance research on TBI, effectiveness research,
and improvising systems of care.
, F. Conducts prospective, longitudinal research to demonstrate the course of
recovery and outcomes following TBI
G. Typically contract with private brain injury service providers
H. People should be allowed to live in the least confining setting that they qualify -
A, G
B, H
C, E
D, F
Those that have survived a TBI have a reduced life expectancy by how many
years?
A. 5
B. 6
C. 7
D. 8 - C. 7
What percent of TBIs are considered to be Mild?
A. 50%
B. 65%
C. 75%
D. 85% - C. 75% (may be higher due to lack of reporting)
True or False?
A mild TBI can be defined as any alteration in mental state - True
Additional issues that arise post mild TBI are all of the following except:
A. Metabolic alterations
B. Diffuse atonal injury
C. Massive release of neurotransmitters glutamate