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Why is Brain Injury considered the silent epidemic? - Answer 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. - Answer True
Define Acquired Brain Injury - Answer 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 - Answer 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 - Answer Open: GSW, stabbing, fall, sports, MVC
Closed: Blast, Assault, Fall, Sports, MVC
Match the following ABI with its cause:
Traumatic Internal: (3) - Answer 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 - Answer 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. - Answer True
True or False?
83% of all TBI's are mild - Answer False, 75%
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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. - Answer False, 8x
Falls are the highest rate of TBI's in what age range? - Answer 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? - Answer 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 - Answer
True
What percent of women who suffer domestic violence also have TBIs?
A. 64%
B. 67%
C. 70%
D. 72% - Answer B. 67%
True or False?
TBI signs and symptoms frequently go undiagnosed in the community, sports,
prisons, military, children and domestic violence. - Answer True
True or False?
Progress along the continuum of care only goes in one direction - Answer False
What are the 2 national accreditation agencies? - Answer CARF, Joint Commission
Annual cost of TBI (medical and lost productivity) are estimated at
A. 75.6 million
B. 76.5 million
C. 75.6 billion
D. 76.5 billion - Answer D. 76.5 billion
Which of the following is not part of the Home and Community-Based waiver
programs?
A. Homemaker services
B. Personal care
C. Adult day
D. All of the above - Answer D. All of the above
Match the following:
A. Rehabilitation Act of 1973
B. Olmsted Decision
C. TBI Act of 1996
D. TBI Mod Systems
CORRECT!!
Why is Brain Injury considered the silent epidemic? - Answer 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. - Answer True
Define Acquired Brain Injury - Answer 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 - Answer 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 - Answer Open: GSW, stabbing, fall, sports, MVC
Closed: Blast, Assault, Fall, Sports, MVC
Match the following ABI with its cause:
Traumatic Internal: (3) - Answer 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 - Answer 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. - Answer True
True or False?
83% of all TBI's are mild - Answer False, 75%
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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. - Answer False, 8x
Falls are the highest rate of TBI's in what age range? - Answer 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? - Answer 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 - Answer
True
What percent of women who suffer domestic violence also have TBIs?
A. 64%
B. 67%
C. 70%
D. 72% - Answer B. 67%
True or False?
TBI signs and symptoms frequently go undiagnosed in the community, sports,
prisons, military, children and domestic violence. - Answer True
True or False?
Progress along the continuum of care only goes in one direction - Answer False
What are the 2 national accreditation agencies? - Answer CARF, Joint Commission
Annual cost of TBI (medical and lost productivity) are estimated at
A. 75.6 million
B. 76.5 million
C. 75.6 billion
D. 76.5 billion - Answer D. 76.5 billion
Which of the following is not part of the Home and Community-Based waiver
programs?
A. Homemaker services
B. Personal care
C. Adult day
D. All of the above - Answer D. All of the above
Match the following:
A. Rehabilitation Act of 1973
B. Olmsted Decision
C. TBI Act of 1996
D. TBI Mod Systems
