Traumatic Brain Injury: Causes and Consequences chapter 12 Questions with Correct Answers

TBI (Traumatic Brain Injury) Correct Answer injury to the brain sustained by physical trauma or external force TBI is NOT Correct Answer from cerebral damage from strokes, tumors, infection, progressive neurological diseases, metabolic disturbances, toxic agents, and inherited or congenital conditions Immediate concern of TBI Correct Answer medical treatment Long-term concern of TBI Correct Answer rehabilitation of the patient Prevalence of TBI Correct Answer •3-5 males to 1 female •males are more likely to die from TBI •adolescents & young adults, then toddlers and young kids •urban areas of high population & low socioeconomic status •African American at risk •poor inner cities=assault, guns, & other violence •poor elderly=target of criminal attack Common causes of TBI Correct Answer •car accidents (seatbelts) •pedestrian in traffic accidents (older children at risk) •motorcycle riders high TBI & death rates (helmet laws) •bicycle riders •falls (children=falls & abuse, elderly, 75 y/o) •interpersonal violence -assault •sports and recreational activities •abuse of alcohol/drugs •serious learning d/o, psychiatric d/o •prior history of TBI •TBI highest from may-october Type of brain injuries Correct Answer 1. Open head injuries (penetrating injuries) 2. Closed head injuries (non penetrating injuries) Open head injuries Correct Answer •involve an open wound in the head •fractured or perforated skull, torn brain coverings (meninges -system of membranes), brain tissues damage •bullets, nail guns, darts, knives, crossbows, are described as missiles because they travel through air and strike the head Causes of open head (penetrating) brain injuries Correct Answer basic cause is the piercing of the skull by an external object, injury may be of 1. High velocity (impact) or 2. Low velocity