CBIS Study Guide Chapters 1-8 with Complete Solutions

How many Americans are affected by stroke and TBI? - Correct Answer estimated 10 million Brain injury is the ________ most prevalent injury and disability in the US. - Correct Answer second What is the definition of TBI? - Correct Answer an insult to the brain caused by an external physical force that may produce a diminished or altered state of consciousness which results in an impairment in cognitive abilities or physical functioning. It can also result in disturbance of behavioral or emotional functioning. Can a TBI be congenital or degenerative in nature? - Correct Answer no Are TBI impairments temporary or permanent? - Correct Answer They can be either temporary or permanent What is an acquired brain injury? - Correct Answer An ABI is an injury to the brain that occurred after birth , does not include injuries induced by birth trauma. The injury commonly results in a change in neuronal activity, which affects the physical integrity, the metabolic activity or the functional ability of the cell. Are acquired brain injuries hereditary, congenital or degenerative? - Correct Answer no What 3 areas of functioning are affected by acquired brain injuries? - Correct Answer cognition, physical functions and psychosocial behavior Most brain injury research is done with what population? - Correct Answer TBIs in the military What percent of brain injuries are mild? - Correct Answer 80% What percent of brain injuries are moderate? - Correct Answer 10-30% What percent of brain injuries are severe? - Correct Answer 5-25% What is a mild TBI that often goes undiagnosed? - Correct Answer concussion What is a mild score for the glasgow coma scale? - Correct Answer 13-15 What is a moderate score for glasgow coma scale? - Correct Answer 9-12 What is a severe score for glasgow coma scale? - Correct Answer 3-8