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TBI Flashcards

1
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what is a TBI due to

A

an impact from an external force causing brain cell and vascular damage
=leads to hypoxia and death

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an impact from an external force causing brain cell and vascular damage leads to what

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=leads to hypoxia and death

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3
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what are some examples of vascular damage

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compression, shearing, tension, laceration)

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4
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what are the 3 types of TBI

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1) closed type
2) open type
3) coup contrecoup

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5
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define a closed type TBI

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=non penetrating may result in increased intracranial pressure

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6
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=non penetrating may result in increased intracranial pressure

which type of TBI

A

closed ctype

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7
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define open type TBI

A

penetrating
(ex: skull fragments penetrate brain)

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8
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penetrating
(ex: skull fragments penetrate brain)
which type of TBI

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open type

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9
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define coup contre coup TBI

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injury on one side but the rebound causes second injury on opposite side

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10
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injury on one side but the rebound causes second injury on opposite side

which type of TBI

A

coup cotnrecoup

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11
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true or false: there is secondary damage assocaited with TBI

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true

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12
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define how secondary damage can be caused in TBI

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increased intracranial pressure/hemorage
cerebral hypoxia/schemia
electrolyte imbalance
seizures/infecture

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13
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what does the area of the brain affected in TBI depend on

A

the area of force

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14
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the area of the brain affected by TBI depends on BLANK

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the area of force

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15
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which lobe is often injured in TBI

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frontal

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16
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if patient is in a coma, that means there is damage where

A

brainstem RF (severe TBI)

17
Q

what is the leading cause of death disabilities for canadians under then age of 40

A

brain injiry

18
Q

brain injury is the leading cause of death disabilities for canadians under the age of what

A

age of 40

19
Q

what gender is there higher incidence for TBI

A

men

20
Q

what are some common causes of TBI

A

falls
medical conditions (hypotension, visual issues)
motor vehicle/pedestrian/work accidents

21
Q

which ages are at risk for TBI

A

most common death/disabilities for people unser the age of 40

children under 4 and above 60 are also at a higher risk

22
Q

what are the symptoms of a mild brain injury (table)

A

brief if any loss of conciousness
vomiting/dizze
lethargy
mem lost

23
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brief if any loss of conciousness
vomiting/dizze
lethargy
mem lost

which type of TBI (MILD, moedirat, severe)

A

mild

24
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what are the symptoms of a moderate brain injury (table)

A

unconscious up to 24 hours
signs of brain trauma/injury on imagery
contusions or bleeding

25
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unconscious up to 24 hours
signs of brain trauma/injury on imagery
contusions or bleeding

which type of brain injury (mild, mod, severe?)

A

moderate

26
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what are the symptoms of a severe brain injury (table)

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unctuousness exceeding 24 h(coma)
no sleep wake cycle during LOC
signs of injury on imagine

27
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name some of the common syntpms of TBI

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cranial n damage (altered smell, vision, paralysis of facial muscles, dyshpgia, dizzy and hearing loss)

motor impairement
coordination/balance issues

cognitive difficulties (attention, memory)
behavioural changes (impulsivity, personality)
aphasia

28
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what are some of the assocaited conditions of TBI

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seizures, hydrocephalus, vertigo

=multiple TBI leads to increased risk of alziegmers/dementia, parkison

29
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true or false: multiple TBI leads to increased risk of parkinsons only

A

false parkinsons but also alzeigmenrs/demetioa

30
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what are the 5 functional implications of tbi

A

1) decreased autonomy in transfers and ambulation

2) decrease ADLS

3) decreased caregiving

4) decreased leisure participation and commiunity

5) decreased physical and cognitive status

31
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what are the general types of treatment fro TBI

A

medical/surgery
OT/PT
SLP
Dieticians
social worker
neuropsychologist

32
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how can medical treatment help TBI

A

reduce risk of secondary damage post TBI (maybe surgery)

33
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how can OT treatment help TBI

A

adls ,productivity leisure
=throught treatment and adaption

34
Q

how can PT treatment help TBI

A

muscle strength
ROM
coordination
gait

35
Q

how can SLP treatment help TBI

A

help with dyshphasia and aphasia for communication

36
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how can dietian treatment help TBI

A

diet and nutrion

37
Q

how can social worker help TBI

A

for family supper

38
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how can a neuropsychological help

A

with cognitive impairments related to school and work

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