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Ch 2 - TBI: Prognosis Flashcards

1
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Describe the motor response scores for GCS.

A 
1- None
2- Decerebrate posturing to pain
3- Decorticate posturing to pain
4- Withdraws limbs to pain
5- Localizes to pain
6- Obeys verbal commands
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Describe the verbal response scores for GCS.

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1- None
2- Unitelligible sounds
3- Inappropriate words
4- Confused
5- Alert and oriented
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Describe the eye opening scores for GCS.

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1- None
2- Opens to pain
3- Opens to loud voice
4- Opens spontaneously

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What is the severity of TBI based on GCS score?

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Severe: 3 to 8
Moderate: 9 to 12
Mild: 13 to 15

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At what GSC score is a patient considered comatose?

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GSC <8

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Which GCS category is the best acute predictor of outcome in TBI?

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Best motor response

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What is the Fronto-orbicular reflex?

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Orbicularis oculi contraction on percussion of the glabella

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What is the Oculocardiac reflex?

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Bradycardia induced by increasing pressure on the eyeball

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Describe the relationship between length of coma and disability.

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Coma <2 weeks: Severe disability unlikely

Coma >4 weeks: Good recovery unlikely

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When does the resolution of Posttraumatic amnesia (PTA) occur?

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Incorporation of ongoing daily events occurs in the working memory

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Describe the relationship between length of PTA and disability.

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PTA <2 mo: severe disability unlikely

PTA >3 mo: good recovery unlikely

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What is the Galveston Orientation and Amnesia Test (GOAT)?

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Structured interview that quantifies the patient’s orientation and recall of recent events to assess PTA

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What score on GOAT defines the end of PTA?

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Score 75 or > for 2 consecutive days

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What is the length of PTA defined by?

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of days beginning at the end of the coma to the time the patient attains the first of two successive GOAT scores >75

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15
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At what GOAT score do neuropsychological assessments become productive?

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Consistent scores >70

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16
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What is the severity of TBI based on duration of PTA?

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Very mild: <5 min
Mild: 5-60 min
Moderate: 1-24 hr
Severe: 1-7 days
Very severe: 1-4 weeks
Extremely severe: >4 weeks
17
Q

How does age affect TBI prognosis?

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Higher mortality: <5 yo and >65 yo

Children and young adults have more positive prognosis

18
Q

Which parts of the eye exam indicate good prognosis in TBI?

A

Reactive pupils

Conjugate eye movement

19
Q

What period does most recovery happen after TBI?

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First 6 months post-injury

20
Q

Which posturing has a better prognosis?

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Decorticate>decerebrate or flaccid tone

21
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What is the disability rating score?

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30-point scale of 8 dimensions developed specifically for brain injury providing quantitative index of disability

22
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What are the 8 dimensions of the disability rating score?

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  1. Eye opening
  2. Verbalization/communication
  3. Motor responsiveness
  4. Feeding*
  5. Toileting*
  6. Grooming*
  7. Overall level of functioning/dependence
  8. Employability
    * Measuring cognitive skills only in these categories
23
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What is a Rancho Los Amigos Level I?

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No response

24
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What is a Rancho Los Amigos Level II?

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Generalized response to stimulation

25
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What is a Rancho Los Amigos Level III?

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Localized response to stimuli

26
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What is a Rancho Los Amigos Level IV?

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Confused and agitated behavior

27
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What is a Rancho Los Amigos Level V?

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Confused with inappropriate behavior (non-agitated)

28
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What is a Rancho Los Amigos Level VI?

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Confused but appropriate behavior

29
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What is a Rancho Los Amigos Level VII?

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Automatic and appropriate behavior

30
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What is a Rancho Los Amigos Level VIII?

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Purposeful and appropriate behavior

31
Q

What are the categories of Functional Independence Measure (FIM)?

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Self care
Sphincter control
Mobility
Communication
Psychosocial adjustment
Cognitive function
32
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What are the level of function scoring of Functional Independence Measure (FIM)?

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7- Complete independent
6- Modified Independent
5- Supervision
4- Minimal assist
3- Moderate assist
2- Maximal assist
1- Total Assist
33
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What is the Halstead–Reitan Neuropsychological Battery (HRNB)?

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Diagnostic test to assess for brain damage location prior to CT scans

34
Q

What is the Wechsler Adult Intelligence Scale-Revised (WAIS–R) used for?

A

Most frequently used measure of general IQ

35
Q

What is Minnesota Multiphasic Personality Inventory (MMPI)?

A

550 true/false questions that

yield information about aspects of personality

36
Q

Which test has a 90% sensitivity for diagnosing aphasia?

A

Token test

37
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What is the Token test?

A

Increasingly complex oral commands laid out horizontally to test auditory comprehension and language production

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