Questions & Answers 2023/2024 VERIFIED
Why is Brain Injury considered the silent epidemic? correct answers 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. correct answers True
Define Acquired Brain Injury correct answers 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 correct answers 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 correct answers Open: GSW, stabbing, fall, sports, MVC
Closed: Blast, Assault, Fall, Sports, MVC
Match the following ABI with its cause:
Traumatic Internal: (3) correct answers 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 correct answers 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. correct
answers True
True or False?
83% of all TBI's are mild correct answers 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. correct answers False, 8x
Falls are the highest rate of TBI's in what age range? correct answers 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? correct answers 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 correct answers True
What percent of women who suffer domestic violence also have TBIs?
A. 64%
B. 67%
C. 70%
D. 72% correct answers B. 67%
True or False?
TBI signs and symptoms frequently go undiagnosed in the community, sports, prisons, military, children
and domestic violence. correct answers True
True or False?
Progress along the continuum of care only goes in one direction correct answers False
What are the 2 national accreditation agencies? correct answers CARF, Joint Commission
Annual cost of TBI (medical and lost productivity) are estimated at
A. 75.6 million