Certified Brain Injury Specialist Exam (CBIS) Exam Guide - Part
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How can someone be screened for metabolic syndrome? -ANSWERS-
regular medical screenings including weight/abdominal girth
measurements, serial blood pressure readings, blood work
What are some health challenges specific to women with disabilities? -
ANSWERS-UTIs, depression, osteoporosis, endocrine disorders,
dysmenorrhea, PCOS, migraines, premenstrual mood dysphoria, and an
increased risk for cardiovascular disease over time
Why are women with disabilities at an increased risk for earlier onset of
menopause d/t medications? -ANSWERS-particularly d/t the use of
anti-seizure meds as well as impact of seizure activity on the
hypothalamic-pituitary axis
What is the largest of the body's organ systems? -ANSWERS-the
integumentary system (skin); accounts for about 12-15% of total body
weight and covers nearly 2 sq meters of surface area
,What are the most frequently seen skin complications of brain injury? -
ANSWERS-resultant incisions, wounds, abrasions, and lacerations of
initial trauma; pressure sores; bacterial/fungal infections; slow-healing
wounds; cellulitis, dermatitis
What are pressure sores? -ANSWERS-wounds that develop from
prolonged immobilization in bed and pressure in one area
How can pressure sores be prevented? -ANSWERS-keeping skin clean
and dry, changing position every 2 hours, and using pressure-reliving
devices including specialty mattresses, cushions, and TIS wheelchairs
How are pressure ulcers staged? -ANSWERS-from 1-4 with severity and
tissue destruction increasing with each stage
Where do bacterial/fungal infections appear most? -ANSWERS-where
moisture accumulates such as between skin folds, in the perineal
region, in the rectal area, between buttocks, under breasts, between
toes, and in any area where contractures/spasticity are present
MRSA infections are typically a product of poor... -ANSWERS-hygiene,
including poor hand washing by care providers and repeated use of
soiled clothing
What is an infection? -ANSWERS-invasion of body tissues by disease-
causing micro-organisms
,What are some reasons persons with brain injuries are susceptible to
infection? -ANSWERS-they have open wounds, use in-dwelling devices,
or are immuno-suppressed
What are common infections in individuals with brain injury? -
ANSWERS-meningitis, respiratory infections, UTIs/urosepsis, surgical
site infections, and cellulitis
What is meningitis? -ANSWERS-an infection resulting from a
virus/bacteria entering the membranes surrounding the brain and
spinal column
More than 60% of individuals with BI will experience a UTI within ____
weeks of their injury. -ANSWERS-6 weeks
What is cellulitis? -ANSWERS-a skin infection caused by bacteria
What is post-traumatic hyper-somnia? -ANSWERS-a disorder of
excessive sleepiness that occurs as a result of a traumatic event
involving the CNS
What is narcolepsy? -ANSWERS-sudden periods of sleepiness during the
day
, What is cataplexy? -ANSWERS-sudden onset of muscle weakness
What is central vs obstructive sleep apnea? -ANSWERS-central -
decreasing or stopping of breaths during sleep is usually associated
with decreased O2 in the blood; OSA -- repetitive episodes of upper
airway obstruction that occur during sleep usually associated with
reduced blood oxygenation
What is periodic limb movement disorder? -ANSWERS-sleep disorder
c/b periodic episodes of repetitive/highly stereotyped limb movements
that occur during sleep; person is usually unaware of these
What is insomnia? -ANSWERS-recurring problems in falling or staying
asleep; treated with lifestyle modifications, exercise, regular sleep
schedule, avoiding naps, limiting fluid before bed, and decreasing
caffeine
What are common neurologic complications of brain injury? -
ANSWERS-seizure, chronic pain, and headache
What are the three separate categories of seizures occurring following
a TBI? -ANSWERS-Immediate post-traumatic convulsions (IPTC), early
post-traumatic seizures (EPTS), and late post-traumatic seizures (LPTS)
What are immediate post-traumatic convulsions (IPTC)? -ANSWERS-
involve LOC and involuntary movement within seconds of impact, more
I EXAM ACTUAL EXAM 2026 || MOST RECENT EXAM
2026|2027 ACTUAL COMPLETE REAL EXAM QUESTIONS AND
CORRECT ANSWERS (VERIFIED ANSWERS) ALREADY GRADED
A+ | GUARANTEED SUCCESS!! NEWEST EXAM | JUST
RELEASED!!
How can someone be screened for metabolic syndrome? -ANSWERS-
regular medical screenings including weight/abdominal girth
measurements, serial blood pressure readings, blood work
What are some health challenges specific to women with disabilities? -
ANSWERS-UTIs, depression, osteoporosis, endocrine disorders,
dysmenorrhea, PCOS, migraines, premenstrual mood dysphoria, and an
increased risk for cardiovascular disease over time
Why are women with disabilities at an increased risk for earlier onset of
menopause d/t medications? -ANSWERS-particularly d/t the use of
anti-seizure meds as well as impact of seizure activity on the
hypothalamic-pituitary axis
What is the largest of the body's organ systems? -ANSWERS-the
integumentary system (skin); accounts for about 12-15% of total body
weight and covers nearly 2 sq meters of surface area
,What are the most frequently seen skin complications of brain injury? -
ANSWERS-resultant incisions, wounds, abrasions, and lacerations of
initial trauma; pressure sores; bacterial/fungal infections; slow-healing
wounds; cellulitis, dermatitis
What are pressure sores? -ANSWERS-wounds that develop from
prolonged immobilization in bed and pressure in one area
How can pressure sores be prevented? -ANSWERS-keeping skin clean
and dry, changing position every 2 hours, and using pressure-reliving
devices including specialty mattresses, cushions, and TIS wheelchairs
How are pressure ulcers staged? -ANSWERS-from 1-4 with severity and
tissue destruction increasing with each stage
Where do bacterial/fungal infections appear most? -ANSWERS-where
moisture accumulates such as between skin folds, in the perineal
region, in the rectal area, between buttocks, under breasts, between
toes, and in any area where contractures/spasticity are present
MRSA infections are typically a product of poor... -ANSWERS-hygiene,
including poor hand washing by care providers and repeated use of
soiled clothing
What is an infection? -ANSWERS-invasion of body tissues by disease-
causing micro-organisms
,What are some reasons persons with brain injuries are susceptible to
infection? -ANSWERS-they have open wounds, use in-dwelling devices,
or are immuno-suppressed
What are common infections in individuals with brain injury? -
ANSWERS-meningitis, respiratory infections, UTIs/urosepsis, surgical
site infections, and cellulitis
What is meningitis? -ANSWERS-an infection resulting from a
virus/bacteria entering the membranes surrounding the brain and
spinal column
More than 60% of individuals with BI will experience a UTI within ____
weeks of their injury. -ANSWERS-6 weeks
What is cellulitis? -ANSWERS-a skin infection caused by bacteria
What is post-traumatic hyper-somnia? -ANSWERS-a disorder of
excessive sleepiness that occurs as a result of a traumatic event
involving the CNS
What is narcolepsy? -ANSWERS-sudden periods of sleepiness during the
day
, What is cataplexy? -ANSWERS-sudden onset of muscle weakness
What is central vs obstructive sleep apnea? -ANSWERS-central -
decreasing or stopping of breaths during sleep is usually associated
with decreased O2 in the blood; OSA -- repetitive episodes of upper
airway obstruction that occur during sleep usually associated with
reduced blood oxygenation
What is periodic limb movement disorder? -ANSWERS-sleep disorder
c/b periodic episodes of repetitive/highly stereotyped limb movements
that occur during sleep; person is usually unaware of these
What is insomnia? -ANSWERS-recurring problems in falling or staying
asleep; treated with lifestyle modifications, exercise, regular sleep
schedule, avoiding naps, limiting fluid before bed, and decreasing
caffeine
What are common neurologic complications of brain injury? -
ANSWERS-seizure, chronic pain, and headache
What are the three separate categories of seizures occurring following
a TBI? -ANSWERS-Immediate post-traumatic convulsions (IPTC), early
post-traumatic seizures (EPTS), and late post-traumatic seizures (LPTS)
What are immediate post-traumatic convulsions (IPTC)? -ANSWERS-
involve LOC and involuntary movement within seconds of impact, more
