Traumatic and Acquired Brain Injury - BPOC 736, Module I, Chapter 30

Question 1

What is “acquired brain injury”?

Answer 1

A brain injury that occurs after birth, no related to a congenital or degenerative disease; may disrupt the normal function of the brain

Question 2

What impairments can result from acquired brain injury?

Answer 2

Physical, emotional, and intellectual difficulties

Question 3

What is a traumatic brain injury?

Answer 3

An injury caused by a blow to the head or a penetrating head injury

Question 4

What is a closed head injury?

Answer 4

The skull remains intact; the injury is to the tissue inside the skull

Question 5

What is an open head injury?

Answer 5

An object penetrates the skull and enters the brain

Question 6

Name examples of traumatic brain injuries.

Answer 6

Concussion, violence, blast injuries, struck by or against something, falls, motor vehicle crash, abusive head trauma, shaken baby syndrome, sports injuries

Question 7

What is a nontraumatic brain injury?

Answer 7

Injuries caused by an internal event rather than an external force; are as serious and life-altering as TBIs

Question 8

Name examples of nontraumatic brain injuries.

Answer 8

Stroke, drug-induced, anoxic brain injury, exposure to toxins, meningitis and encephalitis, brain tumors, near drowning, infection, aneurism

Question 9

What is the leading cause of traumatic brain injury?

Answer 9

Falls

Question 10

Who is at greatest risk of a TBI?

Answer 10

Children 0-4 and 16-19; adults 75+; domestic violence survivors; athletes; adult and juvenile offenders; homeless; veterans

Question 11

Which lobe of the brain controls thought, memory, and behavior?

Answer 11

The Frontal Lobe

Question 12

Which lobe of the brain controls hearing, learning, and emotions?

Answer 12

The Temporal Lobe

Question 13

Which lobe of the brain controls breathing, heart rate, and temperature?

Answer 13

The Brain Stem

Question 14

Which lobe of the brain controls visual processing?

Answer 14

The Occipital Lobe

Question 15

Which lobe of the brain controls language and touch?

Answer 15

The Parietal Lobe

Question 16

Which lobe of the brain controls balance and coordination?

Answer 16

The Cerebellum

Question 17

Name some ways you can prevent brain injury in children.

Answer 17

Keep stairs and floors clear of clutters; secure area rugs, install window guards, use nonslip mats in bathtubs, use safety gates at the top and bottom of stairs, get swim lessons early (even babies can learn to swim); don’t allow children to play on ledges, fire escapes, and balconies; never leave children unattended in the bath or a pool

Question 18

What is the acronym “PURPLE” used to convey?

Answer 18

P = Peak of crying U=Unexpected R=Resists Soothing P=Pain-Like Face L=Long Lasting E=Evening

Question 19

What Texas law requires coaches and trainers for school districts be trained on managing concussions?

Answer 19

Natasha’s Law

Question 20

When should you look for signs of brain injury?

Answer 20

Following motor vehicle crashes, falls, slips, and trips; falls from heights; domestic violence, child abuse, neglect assaults, when the head has been hit or jolted

Question 21

What symptoms may indicate head injury?

Answer 21

Confusion and disorientation, loss of consciousness, severe headaches, nausea or vomiting, dizziness, blood or clear fluid draining from nose or ears, weakness, numbness, or tingling in limbs; trouble walking; slurred speech or vision; seizures

Question 22

Name symptoms of a stroke.

Answer 22

Sudden numbness, tingling, weakness, or loss of movement, especially on only one side of the body; a sudden severe headache; sudden confusion or trouble understanding simple statements; sudden problems with walking or balance, sudden vision changes, sudden trouble speaking

Question 23

What is the meaning of “FAST”?

Answer 23

F= Face drooping A=Arm weakness S=Speech difficulty T=Time to call 9-1-1