Acquired brain injury (ABI) is an injury to the brain that is not hereditary, congenital, degenerative, or caused by birth.
True or False - ANSWER True
Acquired brain injury (ABI) can include both traumatic (i.e., blow to the head) and non-traumatic (i.e. a stroke) injuries to the brain.
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Acquired brain injury (ABI) is an injury to the brain that is not hereditary, congenital,
degenerative, or caused by birth.
True or False - ANSWER True
Acquired brain injury (ABI) can include both traumatic (i.e., blow to the head) and non-
traumatic (i.e. a stroke) injuries to the brain.
True or False - ANSWER True
The CDC estimates that __________ people sustain a traumatic brain injury (TBI) each
year. - ANSWER 2.5 Million
Causes of traumatic brain injury (TBI) include all of the following, except:
a. Fall
b. Assault
c. Motor Vehicle Accident (MVA)
d. Electric Shock
e. Shaken Baby Syndrome - ANSWER d. Electric Shock
Metabolic imbalance, cell membrane permeability, and free radical generation are
examples of: - ANSWER Secondary injury events
Which is not a risk factor for TBI?
a. Age
b. Alcohol use
c. Helmet and seat belt use
d. Domestic violence - ANSWER c. Helmet and seat belt use
Where is the Centre for Neuro Skills on the Brain Injury Continuum of Care? (Circle all
that apply)
a. In-patient Medical Care
, b. In-patient Acute Care
c. Post-acute rehabilitation
d. Community-based rehabilitation and long-term care - ANSWER c. Post-acute
rehabilitation
d. Community-based rehabilitation and long-term care
The estimated annual cost for brain injury in the U.S. is: - ANSWER $76.5 billion
What court decision required people with disabilities to be served through cost-effective
community based services? - ANSWER The Olmstead Decision
What is the most common type of traumatic brain injury (TBI) and represents about
75% of all TBI's? - ANSWER Mild TBI (mTBI)/Concussion
What is the most common complaint after a mild TBI (mTBI)? - ANSWER Headache
Most people, about 85-90%, report resolution of mTBI symptoms within 2-4 weeks of
injury.
True or False - ANSWER True
__________ is a rare, progressive, degenerative condition of the brain caused by
repetitive brain trauma. - ANSWER Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy (CTE)
The human brain weighs less than one pound at birth and grows to be about
__________ pounds in an adult. - ANSWER 3 pounds
The reticular activating system is responsible for modulating arousal and alertness.
True or False - ANSWER True
Broca's area is located in the __________ region and is responsible for __________. -
ANSWER Left frontal temporal region
Speech Production
The medulla is responsible for facial sensation/movements, hearing, and eye
coordination.
True or False - ANSWER False
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