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CBIS EXAM ACTUAL QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS WITH
COMPLETE SOLUTIONS VERIFIED LATEST UPDATE
2025/2026
Acute Brain Injury An injury to the brain that is not
hereditary, congenital, degenerative, or
induced by birth trauma
An alteration in brain function, or other
evidence of brain pathology, caused by
Traumatic Brain Injury an external force
2 Mechanisms
*trauma impact
* traumatic inertial forces
Non-traumatic brain Lack of O2, decreased nutrients to cells,
injury exposure to toxins, pressure from tumor
or blockage or other neuro disorder
ABI Prevalence 2nd most prevalent disability in U. S.
* 13.5 million Americans
* non-accidental trauma cause of 80% of deaths
Children & TBI in children under 2yo
* 2/3 of children under 3yo that are abused have
TBIs
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*falls cause 1/2 of TBI in 0-14yo
domestic violence 67% of women in domestic violence had TBI
symptoms
*concussion
*LOC > 30 min
*loss of memory >24hrs
Mild TBI *CGS 13-15
*normal CT or MRI
*any AMS at time of incident
*LOC up to 24hrs
*neuro signs of brain trauma
Moderate TBI * CGS 9-12
*may have focal findings on CT
Severe TBI *LOC <24hrs
*GCS 3-8
ACE - acute
concussion eval
HELPS
Screens for TBI WARCAT - warrior administered
retrospective casualty assessment
tool TBIQ - traumatic brain injury
questionnaire
ImPACT OSU TBI ID
The non-profit organization that assists
JCAHO (Joint healthcare facilities by providing
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Commission) accreditation
3 year award
CARF (Rehabilitation The Organization that oversees the
Accreditation accreditation of brain injury
Commission) programs 3 year award
Federal Legislation
"To expand efforts to identify methods of
TBI Act of 1996 preventing TBI, to expand biomedical
research efforts or to minimize the
severity of dysfunction as a result of such
an injury, and to improve the delivery &
quality of services through the State
Demonstration projects."
HRSA - Health Money to states to improve integration
Resources Services services, establish policy & procedure
Administration financial support
CDC - Center for Carries out projects to reduce incidence of TBI
Disease Control
Set foundation for state vocational rehab
Rehabilitation act of system, a federal/state supported system
1973 of services which assists persons with
disabilities who are pursuing meaningful
careers
Diffuse axonal injury Severe brain injury caused by extreme shearing
forces
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CBIS EXAM ACTUAL QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS WITH
COMPLETE SOLUTIONS VERIFIED LATEST UPDATE
2025/2026
Acute Brain Injury An injury to the brain that is not
hereditary, congenital, degenerative, or
induced by birth trauma
An alteration in brain function, or other
evidence of brain pathology, caused by
Traumatic Brain Injury an external force
2 Mechanisms
*trauma impact
* traumatic inertial forces
Non-traumatic brain Lack of O2, decreased nutrients to cells,
injury exposure to toxins, pressure from tumor
or blockage or other neuro disorder
ABI Prevalence 2nd most prevalent disability in U. S.
* 13.5 million Americans
* non-accidental trauma cause of 80% of deaths
Children & TBI in children under 2yo
* 2/3 of children under 3yo that are abused have
TBIs
1/
17
,11/18/25, 7:42
AM
*falls cause 1/2 of TBI in 0-14yo
domestic violence 67% of women in domestic violence had TBI
symptoms
*concussion
*LOC > 30 min
*loss of memory >24hrs
Mild TBI *CGS 13-15
*normal CT or MRI
*any AMS at time of incident
*LOC up to 24hrs
*neuro signs of brain trauma
Moderate TBI * CGS 9-12
*may have focal findings on CT
Severe TBI *LOC <24hrs
*GCS 3-8
ACE - acute
concussion eval
HELPS
Screens for TBI WARCAT - warrior administered
retrospective casualty assessment
tool TBIQ - traumatic brain injury
questionnaire
ImPACT OSU TBI ID
The non-profit organization that assists
JCAHO (Joint healthcare facilities by providing
2/
17
, 11/18/25, 7:42
AM
Commission) accreditation
3 year award
CARF (Rehabilitation The Organization that oversees the
Accreditation accreditation of brain injury
Commission) programs 3 year award
Federal Legislation
"To expand efforts to identify methods of
TBI Act of 1996 preventing TBI, to expand biomedical
research efforts or to minimize the
severity of dysfunction as a result of such
an injury, and to improve the delivery &
quality of services through the State
Demonstration projects."
HRSA - Health Money to states to improve integration
Resources Services services, establish policy & procedure
Administration financial support
CDC - Center for Carries out projects to reduce incidence of TBI
Disease Control
Set foundation for state vocational rehab
Rehabilitation act of system, a federal/state supported system
1973 of services which assists persons with
disabilities who are pursuing meaningful
careers
Diffuse axonal injury Severe brain injury caused by extreme shearing
forces
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