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CBIS Exam – 169 Q&A – Brain Injury Specialist Certification Review – TBI, Seizures, Aphasia, Rehabilitation, Medical Model, PEARL, Hemiplegia, 100% Guaranteed Pass || Complete A+ Guide

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This CBIS (Certified Brain Injury Specialist) Practice Test is a comprehensive 169-question exam designed to prepare candidates for the CBIS certification exam and deepen clinical knowledge in brain injury rehabilitation and care. The test covers core domains required for certification, including: Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) Epidemiology & Legislation – Leading causes (falls, MVAs), TBI Act of 1996, Olmstead Decision, funding, and public health surveillance. Neurological & Medical Management – Seizure types (partial vs. generalized), postictal state, apraxia, aphasia, dysphagia, hemiplegia/hemiparesis, and spasticity. Rehabilitation Models & Paradigms – Medical model vs. interdependence paradigm, active treatment, inclusion, integration, and self-determination. Therapeutic Communication & Interaction – PEARL interaction style, empathy, mutual reinforcement, and avoiding negatively reciprocal interactions. Emergency & Clinical Interventions – Heimlich maneuver, seizure first aid, gastrostomy tubes, respiratory trauma, and cardiovascular complications post-TBI. Psychiatric & Behavioral Considerations – Post-traumatic agitation, mood disorders, medication management (Tegretol, Depakote), and the "no blame" concept. Service Systems & Funding – Acute vs. long-term care, TBI model systems, funding gaps, and individualized budgeting for self-determination. Each question includes answer choices and rationales, making this an ideal self-study tool, exam prep resource, or teaching aid for: Aspiring CBIS professionals Brain injury nurses, therapists, and case managers Rehabilitation students and educators Anyone working in neurorehabilitation or TBI support services.

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CBIS Exam – 169 Q&A – Brain Injury Specialist Certification

Review – TBI, Seizures, Aphasia, Rehabilitation, Medical Model,

PEARL, Hemiplegia, 100% Guaranteed Pass
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 CBIS Exam

 Brain Injury Specialist Certification Review

 TBI, Seizures, Aphasia, Rehabilitation, Medical Model,

PEARL, Hemiplegia

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, CBIS Exam – 169 Q&A – Brain Injury Specialist Certification

Review – TBI, Seizures, Aphasia, Rehabilitation, Medical Model,

PEARL, Hemiplegia, 100% Guaranteed Pass



1. If a hospital reports that they treated 200 patients with TBIs in a year, how
many of those patients would you expect to have moderate TBIs based
on the percentage provided?

20 to 60 patients

10 to 30 patients

80 to 120 patients

100 to 160 patients

2. What are the two potential causes of cardiovascular injury following brain
injury as mentioned in the text?

Complications from direct trauma

Damage to the area of the brain that controls the heart

Both A and B

Increased intracranial pressure

3. Which interaction style is specifically designed to facilitate outcome
goals, partnerships, and agreement in a professional setting?

Debating

PEARL

Listening

Watching T.V.

4. If a new public health campaign aims to reduce brain injuries among men,

, which of the following strategies would be most effective based on the
statistic that men sustain 2-3 times as many brain injuries as women?

Increasing awareness about brain injuries among women.

Implementing educational programs focused on safety in high-
risk activities predominantly undertaken by men.
Promoting brain injury awareness equally among all genders
without specific focus.

Focusing solely on rehabilitation for those already injured.

5. After the seizure, no memory or seizure, usually tired.

Ictal

Preictal

Aura

Postictal

6. If a state implements a new surveillance program for traumatic brain
injuries as a result of the TBI Act Amendments of 2000, what outcomes
might be expected from this initiative?

Improved data collection on brain injury incidence and better
prevention strategies

Increased funding for HIV research

More advisory boards with no impact on brain injury statistics

Reduction in the number of healthcare professionals trained in
brain injury care

, 7. If a patient presents with cardiovascular issues after a brain injury, which
assessment would be most critical to determine the cause?

Evaluating the patient's diet and exercise history

Monitoring blood sugar levels

Assessing for damage to the brain areas that control heart
function

Checking for signs of respiratory distress
8. Discuss the significance of motor vehicle crashes in relation to TBI
fatalities compared to other causes.

Fall-related injuries are more significant than motor vehicle crashes
in TBI fatalities.

Assaults are the leading cause of TBI fatalities.

Sports injuries are the primary concern for TBI fatalities.

Motor vehicle crashes are the leading cause of TBI fatalities,
indicating a critical area for prevention efforts.

9. Interpret the concept of integration in the context of social standards.

Integration is unrelated to social behavior.

Integration involves individuals conforming to shared standards
within a community.

Integration means that everyone must have different standards.

Integration allows for complete individualism without regard to
standards.

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