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2026 CAISS – HEAD EXAM COMPLETE (82)
CURRENT TESTING QUESTIONS AND
DETAILED CORRECT ANSWERS.
CAISS
Prepare for the CAISS – Head Exam with this concise
study resource designed to reinforce key exam topics and
core concepts. It includes focused review material and
exam-style questions to support effective preparation.
Suitable for candidates preparing for the CAISS
certification exam.
What does AIS define as part of the Head ✓ ✓ ......
ANSWER ....... Scalp, Skull, Brain, Intracranial Vessels,
Cranial Nerves.
What makes up the Meninges? ✓ ✓ ...... ANSWER .......
Dura Mater(epidural/subdural), Arachnoid(csf), pia
matter(vascular membrane)
What are the regions of the brain? ✓ ✓ ...... ANSWER .......
Brain Stem, Cerebellum, Cerebrum
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What is a Focal Brain Injury? ✓ ✓ ...... ANSWER .......
Space occupying lesion in which the brain will shift or
herniate
What is a Diffuse Brain Injury? ✓ ✓ ...... ANSWER .......
Global/Widespread damaging affecting consciousness
In the skull; what does "Compound" mean? ✓ ✓ ......
ANSWER ....... Open Fracture
Coding of brain injuries should be done when? ✓ ✓ ......
ANSWER ....... At 24 hours or at initial confirmed
diagnosis if later than 24 hours.
When can LOC be coded? ✓ ✓ ...... ANSWER .......
When there is convincing evidence of head trauma and the
diagnosis is made by a physician.
Provider diagnosis the patient with a "Closed Head Injury"
how do you code this? ✓ ✓ ...... ANSWER .......
100099.9; NFS
2026 CAISS – HEAD EXAM COMPLETE (82)
CURRENT TESTING QUESTIONS AND
DETAILED CORRECT ANSWERS.
CAISS
Prepare for the CAISS – Head Exam with this concise
study resource designed to reinforce key exam topics and
core concepts. It includes focused review material and
exam-style questions to support effective preparation.
Suitable for candidates preparing for the CAISS
certification exam.
What does AIS define as part of the Head ✓ ✓ ......
ANSWER ....... Scalp, Skull, Brain, Intracranial Vessels,
Cranial Nerves.
What makes up the Meninges? ✓ ✓ ...... ANSWER .......
Dura Mater(epidural/subdural), Arachnoid(csf), pia
matter(vascular membrane)
What are the regions of the brain? ✓ ✓ ...... ANSWER .......
Brain Stem, Cerebellum, Cerebrum
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What is a Focal Brain Injury? ✓ ✓ ...... ANSWER .......
Space occupying lesion in which the brain will shift or
herniate
What is a Diffuse Brain Injury? ✓ ✓ ...... ANSWER .......
Global/Widespread damaging affecting consciousness
In the skull; what does "Compound" mean? ✓ ✓ ......
ANSWER ....... Open Fracture
Coding of brain injuries should be done when? ✓ ✓ ......
ANSWER ....... At 24 hours or at initial confirmed
diagnosis if later than 24 hours.
When can LOC be coded? ✓ ✓ ...... ANSWER .......
When there is convincing evidence of head trauma and the
diagnosis is made by a physician.
Provider diagnosis the patient with a "Closed Head Injury"
how do you code this? ✓ ✓ ...... ANSWER .......
100099.9; NFS
