Traumatic Brain Injury Quiz

Question 1 of 15

1. Question

Traumatic Brain injury is caused by:

Blow to the head or violent movement of the head
Blow to the hands
Twisted ankle
None of the above

Question 2 of 15

2. Question

Brain injury is defined as.

Injury to the cells
Loss of memory functions
Damage to the brain that causes death of brain cells and loss of function.
Injury to body functions

Question 3 of 15

3. Question

Who is Most at risk for Traumatic Brain Injury:

About twice as many males as females have a TBI.
Risk is highest for young people up to 19 years of age and people over 65 years old.
There is a higher incidence of TBI in Native American and Alaskan Native communities than in the general population. Nationally, African Americans have the highest death rate from TBI.
All of the above

Question 4 of 15

4. Question

What is the largest part of the Brain;

cerebral cortex
Cerebrum
Brain stem
None of the above

Question 5 of 15

5. Question

Brain stem connects the brain to the spine and is responsible for regulating many life support mechanisms, including:

Heart rate and Digestion
Breathing
Sleeping and waking
All of the above

Question 6 of 15

6. Question

Adults with Traumatic brain injury may have problems with body movement, also known:

Shaking syndrome
Motor impairment
Eye impairment
None of the above

Question 7 of 15

7. Question

Changes in hearing, taste, and smell are common following a TBI

True
False

Question 8 of 15

8. Question

A person with a TBI dealing with motor impairment and balance issues may benefit from working with a:

Nutritionist
Counselor
Psychic
Physical therapist
None of the Above

Question 9 of 15

9. Question

What is a disorganized electrical activity in the brain that is sometimes called convulsions, which causes a person’s body to shake in a rapid, out-of-control way?

Blindness
Seizures
Numbness
All of the above

Question 10 of 15

10. Question

In case of a seizure what should you do:

Turn the person on his or her side, and remove any hard or sharp objects from the area.
Loosen restrictive clothing, such as a collar or belt.
Place something soft and flat under the person’s head.
Call 911 if the seizure lasts more than two minutes
All of the Above

Question 11 of 15

11. Question

Many people with a TBI have trouble swallowing and are at an increased risk of choking as a caregiver what can you do to help reduce the chances of your client choking?

Encourage the person to take his or her time when eating, drinking, or speaking and help the person sit upright while drinking or eating.
Have your client lie down while eating making sure they are as comfortable as possible
Have them have a detailed conversation with you while chewing
Have them take big bites of food and eat fast as possible

Question 12 of 15

12. Question

Adults with TBIs often have headaches and other kinds of pain long after the injury. Be alert for nonverbal signs of pain. This is especially important if the person with a TBI is not able to say he or she is in pain. Signs to look for include:

Agitation and restlessness.
Aggressive behavior, such as yelling or striking out when touched.
Inability to sleep.
All of the Above

Question 13 of 15

13. Question

If the person is endangering his or her safety or that of others, call 911 or the crisis line in your area immediately.

True
False

Question 14 of 15

14. Question

Use the A-B-C method to try to discover what is causing or leads up to poor behavior.

True
False

Question 15 of 15

15. Question

Traumatic brain injury patients lose all of their skills:

True
False