Final Review Chap. 1 & 4

Question 1

Acquired brain injury

Answer 1

injury to brain that is not hereditary, congenital, degenerative, or induced by birth trauma

occur after birth and following normal brain development

this is an umbrella term for things that happen internally and from external force

Not acquired brain injuries: CP, Parkinson’s, Huntington’s, Down’s

Question 2

Olmstead Decision

Answer 2

in 1999, supreme court ruling that people with disability are allowed to live in the community
relates to title II of ADA

Question 3

TBI act of 1996

Answer 3

single most important piece of legislation

gave funding for CDC, NHI, and HRSA services

Question 4

HRSA

Answer 4

???

Question 5

COMBI

Answer 5

center for outcome measurement of brain injury

online center with outcome measures used for people with brain injury

Question 6

mTBI incidence

Answer 6

75%

Question 7

mTBI definition

Answer 7

loss of consciousness <30 mins
GCS 13-15
PTA: 0-1 day
AOC: 0 - 24 hrs

Question 8

second impact syndrome

Answer 8

after 1st concussion, rare but fatal injury

athletes <24 yrs are at higher risk

Question 9

mTBI course of recovery

Answer 9

most symptoms resolve in 2-4 weeks

Question 10

mTBI symptoms post 4 weeks

Answer 10

Persistent Post Concussion Syndrome

Question 11

mTBI and CTE

Answer 11

rare and progressive condition - tau proteins
most DO NOT get it
DAI -> Tau -> progressive dementia

Question 12

most common complaint after mTBI

Answer 12

headache with exertion ; reduce symptoms by managing environment ; go to PT