NM II Final Exam Questions And
Answers 2024/2025
Describe the difference between TBI and ABI -
correct answer ✅TBI is a traumatic brain injury, a brain injury
caused by blunt trauma from external forces, rapid
acceleration/deceleration, or explosion
ABI is anoxic brain injury, a brain injury resulting from lack of
oxygen to the brain such as stroke, heart attack, or drowning
The best thing to do with a patient with rising ICP is to elevate their
feet (T/F) -
correct answer ✅False
Levels of Arousal -
correct answer ✅Coma: limited to no arousal
Vegetative State: awake, non-purposeful movement/actions,
unpredictable sleep/wake cycles
Minimally Conscious State: inconsistent in awareness
Please describe the scoring of the Glasgow Coma Scale -
correct answer ✅3 response scales assessing motor (6), verbal (5),
eye opening (4)
<8 is severe with poor prognosis
,NM II Final Exam Questions And
Answers 2024/2025
9-12 moderate injury
13-15 mild injury
Describe decorticate posturing -
correct answer ✅Sustained contraction and posturing of the
upper limbs
in flexion and the lower limbs in extension. The elbows,
wrists, and fingers are held in flexion with shoulders
adducted tightly to the sides while the legs are held in
extension, internal rotation, and plantarflexion
Describe decerebrate posturing -
correct answer ✅Abnormal extensor response
Sustained contraction and posturing of the trunk and
limbs in a position of full extension. The elbows are
extended with shoulders adducted, forearms pronated,
and wrist and fingers flexed. The legs are held in stiff
extension with plantarflexion.
,NM II Final Exam Questions And
Answers 2024/2025
Describe the HiMat -
correct answer ✅The High Level Mobility Assessment tool is a high
level balance and mobility objective measure
Patient must be I in amb for at least 20m
There are 2 versions, and it is a reliable and valid outcome measure
for brain injury
Activity
Describe the Community Balance and Mobility Scale -
correct answer ✅Outcome measure for higher level TBI, and is
recommended for use by TBI Edge Task Force
Allows individuals to wear orthotics, but they must be able to
amb /s AD
Activity
, NM II Final Exam Questions And
Answers 2024/2025
Describe the Community Integration Questionnaire -
correct answer ✅Self or Caregiver administered questionnaire
addressing
1) Home integration
2) Social Integration
3) Productive Activities
Participation
What are the most common causes of TBI? -
correct answer ✅Falls, Motor vehicle accidents, violence
Why is increasing intracranial pressure a significant concern? What
can result? -
correct answer ✅Increased ICP compresses the neural tissue and
causes further damage. Herniation of the brain can result
Name 2 areas of concern that are unique to persons with TBI? -
correct answer ✅Cognition and behavior changes
Answers 2024/2025
Describe the difference between TBI and ABI -
correct answer ✅TBI is a traumatic brain injury, a brain injury
caused by blunt trauma from external forces, rapid
acceleration/deceleration, or explosion
ABI is anoxic brain injury, a brain injury resulting from lack of
oxygen to the brain such as stroke, heart attack, or drowning
The best thing to do with a patient with rising ICP is to elevate their
feet (T/F) -
correct answer ✅False
Levels of Arousal -
correct answer ✅Coma: limited to no arousal
Vegetative State: awake, non-purposeful movement/actions,
unpredictable sleep/wake cycles
Minimally Conscious State: inconsistent in awareness
Please describe the scoring of the Glasgow Coma Scale -
correct answer ✅3 response scales assessing motor (6), verbal (5),
eye opening (4)
<8 is severe with poor prognosis
,NM II Final Exam Questions And
Answers 2024/2025
9-12 moderate injury
13-15 mild injury
Describe decorticate posturing -
correct answer ✅Sustained contraction and posturing of the
upper limbs
in flexion and the lower limbs in extension. The elbows,
wrists, and fingers are held in flexion with shoulders
adducted tightly to the sides while the legs are held in
extension, internal rotation, and plantarflexion
Describe decerebrate posturing -
correct answer ✅Abnormal extensor response
Sustained contraction and posturing of the trunk and
limbs in a position of full extension. The elbows are
extended with shoulders adducted, forearms pronated,
and wrist and fingers flexed. The legs are held in stiff
extension with plantarflexion.
,NM II Final Exam Questions And
Answers 2024/2025
Describe the HiMat -
correct answer ✅The High Level Mobility Assessment tool is a high
level balance and mobility objective measure
Patient must be I in amb for at least 20m
There are 2 versions, and it is a reliable and valid outcome measure
for brain injury
Activity
Describe the Community Balance and Mobility Scale -
correct answer ✅Outcome measure for higher level TBI, and is
recommended for use by TBI Edge Task Force
Allows individuals to wear orthotics, but they must be able to
amb /s AD
Activity
, NM II Final Exam Questions And
Answers 2024/2025
Describe the Community Integration Questionnaire -
correct answer ✅Self or Caregiver administered questionnaire
addressing
1) Home integration
2) Social Integration
3) Productive Activities
Participation
What are the most common causes of TBI? -
correct answer ✅Falls, Motor vehicle accidents, violence
Why is increasing intracranial pressure a significant concern? What
can result? -
correct answer ✅Increased ICP compresses the neural tissue and
causes further damage. Herniation of the brain can result
Name 2 areas of concern that are unique to persons with TBI? -
correct answer ✅Cognition and behavior changes
