CAISS FULL SOLUTION PAPER UPDATED ACTUAL Exam
Questions and CORRECT Answers | Final Revision Notes and
Verified Answers | Grade A+
Question 1.
Branches of vessels
Correct Answer: these are not coded unless they are named or listed with a
specific descriptor
Question 2.
Boxed and Bold Text
Correct Answer: Represent AIS coding rules and conventions
Question 3.
Brackets
Correct Answer: Denote inclusive or exclusive information
Question 4.
Semicolons
Correct Answer: Separate injury descriptors that are comparable in severity
Question 5.
Bold Type
Correct Answer: Identifies anatomical structure
Question 6.
Supratentorial
Correct Answer: Described as blood along the tentorium and is coded to the
Cerebrum
Question 7.
Temporal Bone
Correct Answer: Consists of three portions: the squamous/shell-like portion (in
vault), and the mastoid and petrous portions (in base) of the skull
Question 8.
Interpeduncular Fossa (Cistern)
, Correct Answer: Coded as hemorrhage in the brainstem
Question 9.
Pterygoid Plates
Correct Answer: Is part of the sphenoid bone and is coded to the skull base if
in isolation (not coded additionally if part of a LeFort fracture)
Question 10.
Skull Base
Correct Answer: Occipital Condyles are coded to what part of the skull?
Question 11.
Vasospasm
Correct Answer: Is a transient occurrence that may or may not show up on
imaging and is the result of injury to the artery and cannot be coded
Question 12.
Laceration
Correct Answer: Unless contusion or laceration is specified, code total loss of
nerve function (paralysis) as a
• Contusion -✓✓Unless contusion or laceration is specified, code partial loss of
nerve function (paresis) as
Question 13.
Optic Nerve (II)
Correct Answer: Includes chiasm and tracts
Question 14.
Brain Stem
Correct Answer: Includes the hypothalamus, medulla, midbrain, and pons
Question 15.
Cerbellum
Correct Answer: Infratentorial and posterior fossa are coded to what part of
the brain
Questions and CORRECT Answers | Final Revision Notes and
Verified Answers | Grade A+
Question 1.
Branches of vessels
Correct Answer: these are not coded unless they are named or listed with a
specific descriptor
Question 2.
Boxed and Bold Text
Correct Answer: Represent AIS coding rules and conventions
Question 3.
Brackets
Correct Answer: Denote inclusive or exclusive information
Question 4.
Semicolons
Correct Answer: Separate injury descriptors that are comparable in severity
Question 5.
Bold Type
Correct Answer: Identifies anatomical structure
Question 6.
Supratentorial
Correct Answer: Described as blood along the tentorium and is coded to the
Cerebrum
Question 7.
Temporal Bone
Correct Answer: Consists of three portions: the squamous/shell-like portion (in
vault), and the mastoid and petrous portions (in base) of the skull
Question 8.
Interpeduncular Fossa (Cistern)
, Correct Answer: Coded as hemorrhage in the brainstem
Question 9.
Pterygoid Plates
Correct Answer: Is part of the sphenoid bone and is coded to the skull base if
in isolation (not coded additionally if part of a LeFort fracture)
Question 10.
Skull Base
Correct Answer: Occipital Condyles are coded to what part of the skull?
Question 11.
Vasospasm
Correct Answer: Is a transient occurrence that may or may not show up on
imaging and is the result of injury to the artery and cannot be coded
Question 12.
Laceration
Correct Answer: Unless contusion or laceration is specified, code total loss of
nerve function (paralysis) as a
• Contusion -✓✓Unless contusion or laceration is specified, code partial loss of
nerve function (paresis) as
Question 13.
Optic Nerve (II)
Correct Answer: Includes chiasm and tracts
Question 14.
Brain Stem
Correct Answer: Includes the hypothalamus, medulla, midbrain, and pons
Question 15.
Cerbellum
Correct Answer: Infratentorial and posterior fossa are coded to what part of
the brain
