CBIS Exam Review Questions
and Complete Solutions
Graded A+
Why is Brain Injury considered the silent epidemic? - Answer: 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. - Answer: True
Define Acquired Brain Injury - Answer: 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 - Answer: 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 - Answer: Open: GSW, stabbing, fall, sports, MVC
Closed: Blast, Assault, Fall, Sports, MVC
Match the following ABI with its cause:
Traumatic Internal: (3) - Answer: 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 - Answer: 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. -
Answer: True
True or False?
83% of all TBI's are mild - Answer: False, 75%
True or False?
After the first brain injury, a person is 3x more likely to have another brain injury and 10x more likely
after a second to have a third. - Answer: False, 8x
Falls are the highest rate of TBI's in what age range? - Answer: 0-4 y/o (50% of all TBIs)
65+ y/o (61% of all TBIs)
Highest rate of TBIs from firearms are in what age ranges? - Answer: 20-24 and 75+ y/o
, True or False?
2/3 children under the age of 3 y/o who are physically abused have TBIs - Answer: True
What percent of women who suffer domestic violence also have TBIs?
A. 64%
B. 67%
C. 70%
D. 72% - Answer: B. 67%
True or False?
TBI signs and symptoms frequently go undiagnosed in the community, sports, prisons, military, children
and domestic violence. - Answer: True
True or False?
Progress along the continuum of care only goes in one direction - Answer: False
What are the 2 national accreditation agencies? - Answer: 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 - Answer: D. 76.5 billion
Which of the following is not part of the Home and Community-Based waiver programs?
A. Homemaker services
B. Personal care
C. Adult day
and Complete Solutions
Graded A+
Why is Brain Injury considered the silent epidemic? - Answer: 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. - Answer: True
Define Acquired Brain Injury - Answer: 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 - Answer: 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 - Answer: Open: GSW, stabbing, fall, sports, MVC
Closed: Blast, Assault, Fall, Sports, MVC
Match the following ABI with its cause:
Traumatic Internal: (3) - Answer: 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 - Answer: 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. -
Answer: True
True or False?
83% of all TBI's are mild - Answer: False, 75%
True or False?
After the first brain injury, a person is 3x more likely to have another brain injury and 10x more likely
after a second to have a third. - Answer: False, 8x
Falls are the highest rate of TBI's in what age range? - Answer: 0-4 y/o (50% of all TBIs)
65+ y/o (61% of all TBIs)
Highest rate of TBIs from firearms are in what age ranges? - Answer: 20-24 and 75+ y/o
, True or False?
2/3 children under the age of 3 y/o who are physically abused have TBIs - Answer: True
What percent of women who suffer domestic violence also have TBIs?
A. 64%
B. 67%
C. 70%
D. 72% - Answer: B. 67%
True or False?
TBI signs and symptoms frequently go undiagnosed in the community, sports, prisons, military, children
and domestic violence. - Answer: True
True or False?
Progress along the continuum of care only goes in one direction - Answer: False
What are the 2 national accreditation agencies? - Answer: 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 - Answer: D. 76.5 billion
Which of the following is not part of the Home and Community-Based waiver programs?
A. Homemaker services
B. Personal care
C. Adult day
