Brain Anatomy
ABI Facts
Safety Tips
Exercise Programming
Miscellaneous
100
What is the fundamental unit/cell of the brain and nervous system?
Neuron
100
True or False: Parkinson's Disease is a type of acquired brain injury.
False - Neurodegenerative conditions are excluded from the ABI category
100
True or False: You should always call 911 when a seizure occurs.
False
100
True or False: Sit-to-stands are a good example of a functional exercise.
True
100
True or False: Sleep disturbances can be an effect of a TBI.
True
200
In which hemisphere of the brain are the language centers found?
Left hemisphere
200
Aphasia and dysarthria describe difficulties with ____?
Speech
200
What is the first step in doing a transfer?
Lock the wheelchair
200
What is the goldilocks method?
Exercises should be ‘just right’ - not too hard or too easy
200
How long should you wait to intervene after a poor behavior is exhibited?
Immediately after the behavior occurs
300
What part of the brain controls motor function (highlighted in orange here)?
Cerebellum
300
Hemorrhagic and ischemic are two types of ______?
Stroke
300
Describe the correct way to grip a gait belt.
300
Exercises that emphasize increased coordination and proprioception are important for individuals with ___________?
Parkinson's Disease
300
Name three examples of stimuli that can influence someone’s behavior.
Pain
Boredom
Addiction
Anger
Illness
Lack of sleep
Mood disorder
Lack of control
Thirst or hunger
Medication side effects
Adjustment to disability issues
Fight with family/housemate/staff
400
In which lobe is the primary motor cortex located?
Frontal
400
Which lobe of the brain is most commonly injured in a TBI?
Frontal
400
What is a circumstance in which a seizure would be considered an emergency?
The person has never had a seizure before.
The person has difficulty breathing or waking after the seizure.
The seizure lasts longer than 5 minutes or the person has another seizure soon after the first one.
The person is physically hurt during the seizure.
The person has a health condition like diabetes, heart disease, or is pregnant.
400
Name two cognitive/psychosocial considerations when designing an exercise program for a brain injury survivor.
•Executive dysfunction
•Disinhibition
•Depression/anxiety
•Previous athletic career
•Lack of motivation
•Uncomfortable in a fitness setting
400
What are two executive functioning skills?
Planning, organization, self-control, time management, metacognition, working memory, attention, flexibility, perseverance, task initiation
500
The temporal lobe plays an important role in verbal and visual _________?
Memory
500
What type of memory involves things like riding a bike or driving?
Procedural
500
What should you do with your feet when performing a transfer?
You should stand close to the person and take small steps as you do the transfer. Your feet should point towards the direction you're headed.
500
Name one overuse injury that is common is manual wheelchair users.
Carpal tunnel syndrome
Lateral epicondylitis (tennis elbow)
Rotator cuff injury
Shoulder impingement
500
Who is the President of SLI?
Peter Noonan