CBIS exam
TBI -
Brain injury as result of external physical force that may produce altered state of
consciousness, leading to impaired abilities and functioning
t or f: TBI is a public healthy problem according to the CDC -
True
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Brain injury that has occurred after birth and is not congenial or degenerative, but
results in neuronal activity change that can affect physical integrity, metabolic activity, or
functional activity
T or f: ABI is more comprehensive than TBI -
True: it refers To not only injuries caused by physical force, but internal insults to the
brain as well
Cogntive functions -
Speech and language, communication, memory, attention, and reasoning, abstract
thinking, concentration
Physical functions -
Calculation, sight, hearing, balance
Causes of ABI -
1. TBI
2. tumors
3. blood clots
4. strokes
5. seizures
6. toxic exposures (substances, lead, inhalation agents)
7. Infections
8. metabolic disorders (insulin shock, diabetic coma)
9. Neurotoxicity poisoning (airway obstruction, strangulation, drowning)
10. lack of oxygen to the brain
Psychosocial functions -
Social skills, anger management, impulsivity
Open head injury -
Injury caused penetration of skull and brain is exposed
Closed head injury -
Skull is intact but brain has been impacted
Surveillance -
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, Ongoing systematic collection Process that allows for determinations to be made
regarding where, how, and which groups are most impacted by traumatic brain injuries
Epidemiology -
Branch of medical science that deals with incidence, distribution, and control of
disease in population
Prevalence -
Number of cases of a diseases present during a time, expressed as a rate
Second most prevalent injury/ disability in the U.S. -
Primarily due to strokes (10 million + affected in America)
Risk factors -
Individuals who experience TBI become 2-3x more likely for a secondary TBI; if
secondary incident occurs, 8x more likely for third incident
t or f: women are 1.5x more likely than men to experience TBI -
False: men are 1.5x more likely
Which age group is most likely to experience a TBI historically? -
15-24
Age is a strong predictor of the cause of injury for children -
Non accidental trauma- 80% of deaths from head trauma in children under 2
physical abuse- 66% of children under 3 years old with a TBI
Age is a strong predictor of the cause of injury for adults -
Roughly 52% of Brain injuries in adults older than 65 are caused by falls
T or f: 2/3 if firearm related TBIS are classified as suicidal attempts -
True
Factors of injury etiology -
alcohol, domestic violence, sports
Acute rehabilitation -
high intensity of skilled service delivery while optimizing medical condition and
improving basic function
post-acute rehabilitation -
participants are not at high medical risk and can participate more fully in
rehabilitation with focus on functional, physical, cognitive, behavioral, and emotional skills
supported living -
supports an individuals preferred lifestyle as integration occurs into the community
Accreditation and licensures -
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TBI -
Brain injury as result of external physical force that may produce altered state of
consciousness, leading to impaired abilities and functioning
t or f: TBI is a public healthy problem according to the CDC -
True
-
Brain injury that has occurred after birth and is not congenial or degenerative, but
results in neuronal activity change that can affect physical integrity, metabolic activity, or
functional activity
T or f: ABI is more comprehensive than TBI -
True: it refers To not only injuries caused by physical force, but internal insults to the
brain as well
Cogntive functions -
Speech and language, communication, memory, attention, and reasoning, abstract
thinking, concentration
Physical functions -
Calculation, sight, hearing, balance
Causes of ABI -
1. TBI
2. tumors
3. blood clots
4. strokes
5. seizures
6. toxic exposures (substances, lead, inhalation agents)
7. Infections
8. metabolic disorders (insulin shock, diabetic coma)
9. Neurotoxicity poisoning (airway obstruction, strangulation, drowning)
10. lack of oxygen to the brain
Psychosocial functions -
Social skills, anger management, impulsivity
Open head injury -
Injury caused penetration of skull and brain is exposed
Closed head injury -
Skull is intact but brain has been impacted
Surveillance -
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, Ongoing systematic collection Process that allows for determinations to be made
regarding where, how, and which groups are most impacted by traumatic brain injuries
Epidemiology -
Branch of medical science that deals with incidence, distribution, and control of
disease in population
Prevalence -
Number of cases of a diseases present during a time, expressed as a rate
Second most prevalent injury/ disability in the U.S. -
Primarily due to strokes (10 million + affected in America)
Risk factors -
Individuals who experience TBI become 2-3x more likely for a secondary TBI; if
secondary incident occurs, 8x more likely for third incident
t or f: women are 1.5x more likely than men to experience TBI -
False: men are 1.5x more likely
Which age group is most likely to experience a TBI historically? -
15-24
Age is a strong predictor of the cause of injury for children -
Non accidental trauma- 80% of deaths from head trauma in children under 2
physical abuse- 66% of children under 3 years old with a TBI
Age is a strong predictor of the cause of injury for adults -
Roughly 52% of Brain injuries in adults older than 65 are caused by falls
T or f: 2/3 if firearm related TBIS are classified as suicidal attempts -
True
Factors of injury etiology -
alcohol, domestic violence, sports
Acute rehabilitation -
high intensity of skilled service delivery while optimizing medical condition and
improving basic function
post-acute rehabilitation -
participants are not at high medical risk and can participate more fully in
rehabilitation with focus on functional, physical, cognitive, behavioral, and emotional skills
supported living -
supports an individuals preferred lifestyle as integration occurs into the community
Accreditation and licensures -
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