CBIS Exam Questions with Correct Answers

Acute Brain Injury - ANSWER An injury to the brain that is not hereditary, congenital, degenerative, or induced by birth trauma Traumatic Brain Injury - ANSWER An alteration in brain function, or other evidence of brain pathology, caused by an external force 2 Mechanisms *trauma impact * traumatic inertial forces Non-traumatic brain injury - ANSWER Lack of O2, decreased nutrients to cells, exposure to toxins, pressure from tumor or blockage or other neuro disorder ABI Prevalence - ANSWER 2nd most prevalent disability in U. S. * 13.5 million Americans Children & TBI - ANSWER * non-accidental trauma cause of 80% of deaths in children under 2yo * 2/3 of children under 3yo that are abused have TBIs *falls cause 1/2 of TBI in 0-14yo domestic violence - ANSWER 67% of women in domestic violence had TBI symptoms Mild TBI - ANSWER *concussion *LOC 30 min *loss of memory 24hrs *CGS 13-15 *normal CT or MRI *any AMS at time of incident Moderate TBI - ANSWER *LOC up to 24hr