TBI

Question 1

Which of the following is TRUE about a closed head TBI?

A. involves penetration of a foreign substance into the brain
B. involves torn or lacerated meninges
C. if the meninges are intact, the injury may be considered to be closed head if the skull is fractured
D. regardless of the circumstances, the injury cannot be considered to be closed head if the skull is fractured

Answer 1

C. if the meninges are intact, the injury may be considered to be closed head if the skull is fractured

Closed head brain injuries are nonpenetrating. The skull and dura mater are not broken and remain intact. There is a rapid forward and backward movement of the brain inside the skull. Types of closed head injuries include contusions, concussions, intercranial hematomas, and diffuse axonal injury

Question 2

According to the CDC and prevention, TBIs are a major cause of death and disabilities and account for about 166 TBI- related deaths each day. The CDC indicates that some groups are at a greater risk of dying from a TBI. Which group is NOT identified by the CDC as having a greater risk of dying from a TBI?

A. ppl who are homeless
B. People living in rural areas
C. American indians
D. Single parents

Answer 2

D. single parents

There is a higher change of military service members, veterans, people in correctional facilities, homeless, survivors of intimate partner violence, and people in rural areas

Question 3

Which is NOT part of the Glasgow Coma Scale (GCS)?

A. eye opening
B. motor responses
C. verbal responses
D. range of motion

Answer 3

D. range of motion

The GCS determines consciousness after brain injury. It will result in a diagnosis including measurements regarding functions of eye opening as well as verbal and motor responses rated on a scale of one to five

Question 4

What is Wallenberg Syndrome

Answer 4

Stroke resulting in injury to the brainstem
Pt presents with: balance coordination, nystagmus, dizziness, hoarsenessm nausea, uncontrollable hiccups, vomiting, and dysphagia
Some experience lack of sensation to temperature or pain on one side of the fase

Question 5

What type of injury is commonly seen in pts who experience an acceleration-deceleration accident?

Answer 5

Coup-contrecoup injruy

These are identified by subsequent brain tissue and blood vessel damage. The coup location is shear directly produced during the initial impact. Durinf deceleration, the brain is jolted towards the opposite side