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CAISS STUDY GUIDE EXAM QUESTIONS WITH CORRECT ANSWERS Are complications or sequela included in the definition of an injury? - Answer-NO Define injury? - Answer-Anatomic lesion resulting from transfer of injury. List seven (7) examples of sequela that are coded in AIS as injuries? - Answer-1) HTX/PTX 2) retroperitoneal hemorrhage 3) cerebral edema/swelling 4) ischemic brain damage r/t head trauma 5) blood loss 6) asphyxia 7) compartment syndrome Are preliminary (suspected, possi...

What does AIS define as part of the Head Correct Answer-Scalp, Skull, Brain, Intracranial Vessels, Cranial Nerves. What makes up the Meninges? Correct Answer-Dura Mater(epidural/subdural), Arachnoid(csf), pia matter(vascular membrane) What are the regions of the brain? Correct Answer-Brain Stem, Cerebellum, Cerebrum What is a Focal Brain Injury? Correct Answer-Space occupying lesion in which the brain will shift or herniate What is a Diffuse Brain Injury? Correct Answer-Global/Widesp...

CAISS 2022 Head Exam Questions and Answers All Correct Code penetrating injury to a specific anatomical structure (eg cerebrum, cerebellum, brain stem) if this information is known. If specific site is not known or if more than one structure is injured then code to penetrating injury under whole area. What is an important exception to this? - Answer-Penetrating injury to the brain stem is an AIS 6 injury and should be coded under brain stem even if two regions of the brain are involved...

CAISS Head Exam Questions with Correct Answers What does AIS define as part of the Head - Answer-Scalp, Skull, Brain, Intracranial Vessels, Cranial Nerves. What makes up the Meninges? - Answer-Dura Mater(epidural/subdural), Arachnoid(csf), pia matter (vascular membrane) What are the regions of the brain? - Answer-Brain Stem, Cerebellum, Cerebrum What is a Focal Brain Injury? - Answer-Space occupying lesion in which the brain will shift or herniate What is a Diffuse Brain Injury? - An...

CAISS Exam Latest Update with Verified Solutions Boxed & Bold Text Represent AIS coding rules and conventions and contain directives to assist in the appropriate use of specific descriptions. Brackets Denote inclusive or exclusive information. Parentheseses Include synonyms or occasionally, non-clinical terms and provide a definition for the injury description. Semicolons Separate injury descriptors that are comparable in severity. Bold Type Identifies an anatomical structure Italics Are us...

Which two descriptors do you used when only vague information is available (ex. closed head injury or TBI)? Note: These do not specify severity Correct Answer-Injuries to the Head NFS (Died of head injury without further substantiation of injuries or no autopsy confirmation of specific injuries) Head Injury NFS (involving only headache) What two elements must "Crush injury" involve? Correct Answer-Massive destruction of skull AND intracranial contents What two elements must "Avulsive i...

CAISS Head 2023 Exam Questions and Correct Answers What does AIS define as part of the Head - Answer-Scalp, Skull, Brain, Intracranial Vessels, Cranial Nerves. What makes up the Meninges? - Answer-Dura Mater(epidural/subdural), Arachnoid(csf), pia matter(vascular membrane) What are the regions of the brain? - Answer-Brain Stem, Cerebellum, Cerebrum What is a Focal Brain Injury? - Answer-Space occupying lesion in which the brain will shift or herniate What is a Diffuse Brain Injury?...

CAISS Exam with Actual Questions and Answers 2023/2024 Graded A+. Boxed & Bold Text Represent AIS coding rules and conventions and contain directives to assist in the appropriate use of specific descriptions. Brackets Denote inclusive or exclusive information. Parentheseses Include synonyms or occasionally, non-clinical terms and provide a definition for the injury description. Semicolons Separate injury descriptors that are comparable in severity. Bold Type Identifies an anatomical struc...

CAISS – Head Questions with Complete Answers Graded A+ What does AIS define as part of the Head Scalp, Skull, Brain, Intracranial Vessels, Cranial Nerves. What makes up the Meninges? Dura Mater(epidural/subdural), Arachnoid(csf), pia matter(vascular membrane) What are the regions of the brain? Brain Stem, Cerebellum, Cerebrum What is a Focal Brain Injury? Space occupying lesion in which the brain will shift or herniate What is a Diffuse Brain Injury? Global/Widespread damaging aff...