13% Special Populations (EBIG Chapters 16, 17, and 20) Flashcards

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What are the brain maturation periods?

A

Birth to 5 years old most brain maturation
8yrs-10yrs
14yrs-15yrs
17yrs-19yrs

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2
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Define and characterize shaken baby syndrome/abusive head trauma

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Most common in infants and young children 0-5yrs old. More commonly in boys. More common to be committed by a male caregiver. Diagnosed by brain bleed; bleeding in the eyes
75%-80%= long term disability

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3
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Describe the 504 accommodations plan

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Supports students from pre-k through post-secondary education and employement. Requires schools receiving federal
funding to provide reasonable
accommodations to allow an
individual with a disability to
participate (ex. tests in quiet settings, rest breaks built into schedule, books on CD, etc)

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4
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Describe individuals with disabilities education act (IDEA)

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Federal education mandate to provide public education through special ed and support services to children with eligible disabilities.

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5
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Describe individualized education program (IEP)

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A contract between the student’s family and the school system designating the kinds and extent of services that the student needs as a result of the assessment.

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6
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Describe Individual transition plan (ITP)

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ITP has a focus on life. Helping the student outing what they will need to live, work, and play as an adult

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7
Q

What are the primary blast injuries?

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Direct impact from over pressure wave, compresses air filled organs, and catapults body backwards
(ex. middle ear damage, eye rupture)

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8
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What are the secondary blast injuries?

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Energized debris or explosive fragments impacts head or body
(ex. eye penetration, stabbed)

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9
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What are the teritary blast injuries?

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Body impacts wall, ground, or object
(ex. fracture, closed and open brain injury)

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10
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What are the quaternary blast injuries?

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Inhalation of toxic gases or substances
(ex. asthma, COPD)

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11
Q

What is the prevalence of PTSD?

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44% of service members with concussion may meet diagnostic criteria for PTSD.

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12
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Factors of return to duty

A

Clinical practice guidelines
Rest & RTD considerations
Symptom free at rest & exertion
Final decision is made by the commander

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13
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What are some family challenges post-injury?

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Key concerns include care giver burden,
optimal family functioning and family needs

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14
Q

Examples of stress for caregivers?

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Social isolation
Caregiver depression
Anxiety
Distress

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15
Q

Describe the family systems theory

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The whole is greater than the sum
Encourages practitioners to think of interactions between family members, thoughts, beliefs, and actions

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16
Q

What are some techniques for working with families?

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Family centered services- mutual respect, information sharing, & participation with the survivor and their family.
Cognitive behavioral family theory (CBFT)- talk therapy
Resilience theory- “beat the odds” mentality

17
Q

What are some unique challenges for military families?

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pre-injury stressors (ex. relocation, deployment, reintegration of the family member after deployment)

18
Q

Define and describe cognitive behavioral therapy

A

CBT is talk therapy that is often used with individuals after brain injury.
CBT helps the individual become aware of inaccurate or negative thinking. Helping them to see things more clearly and respond in a more effective way.