CBIS EXAM REVIEW CORRECT QUESTIONS & ANSWERS(RATED A+)

Why is Brain Injury considered the silent epidemic? - ANSWER Many problems that result from a brain injury are not always readily apparent. a. The effects of the brain injury (BI), such as changes in thinking, may not be readily apparent to an outside observer b. Negative consequences occur when the general public and medical providers do not recognize the effect of BI: i. Problems at work/ school ii. Changes in personal relationships iii. Legal problems iv. Homelessness True or False? Brain Injury is frequently not identified. - ANSWER True Define Acquired Brain Injury - ANSWER An injury to the brain that is not hereditary, congenital, degenerative, or induced by birth trauma Acquired brain injury is an umbrella definition as it includes injuries caused by both __________ and __________ factors - ANSWER external; internal Match the following ABI with its cause: Traumatic Impact- Open & Closed Causes (bank): Blast Assault GSW Hypoxia/ anoxia Fall Stabbing Ischemia Neurotoxic poisoning MVC Sports Tumor Infection CVA - ANSWER Open: GSW, stabbing, fall, sports, MVC Closed: Blast, Assault, Fall, Sports, MVC Match the following ABI with its cause: Traumatic Internal: (3) - ANSWER Sports, MVC, Fall Match the following ABI with its cause: Non-Tramatic Causes (bank): Blast Assault GSW Hypoxia/ anoxia Fall Stabbing Ischemia Neurotoxic poisoning MVC Sports Tumor Infection CVA - ANSWER Tumor, infection, CVA, hypoxia/anoxia, ischemia, neurotoxic poisoning.