True or False
TBIs are rare in the USA
False
What is anosmia?
Loss of the sense of smell
Why might something with a TBI need physical therapy?
Brain injuries often affect movement in the arms or legs even if individuals do not notice at first
Which gender is more likely to sustain a TBI?
Men are 1.5 times more likely
What are the three levels of a TBI injury?
Mild, Moderate and Severe
The average high school lineman takes the equivalent of a 25 mph car crash hit in each session
True
What are the symptoms of a mild TBI? List 3
Blurred vision, loss of consciousness, headaches, slurred speech, confusion, etc.
Name a reason in which surgery would be needed for a TBI.
Repair skull fracture, reduce swelling, stop the bleeding, relieve pressure, etc.
Which age group is most at risk for TBIs?
Babies and those 65 and older
What are all the lobes of the brain?
Temporal lobe, Occipital lobe, Frontal lobe, Parietal lobe
A stroke is a type of traumatic brain injury
True
What are 3 non-physical effects of brain injury?
Irritability, confusion, sleeping problems, difficulty managing time
Why is a CT scan useful for determining whether a patient has a brain injury?
It allows doctors to see inside the brain to diagnose fractures
What’s the leading cause of TBIs?
Falls account for 40% of all TBIs
Damage to the temporal lobe in Wernicke’s area can cause what condition?
Wernicke’s aphasia
A blow to the head only causes damage in that specific area
False
What is the Glasgow Coma Scale?
It’s a criteria used to determine the severity of a coma and a prognosis for the patient
What is Occupational Therapy (OT)?
Therapy to help with barriers that affect a person’s emotional, social and physical needs
What’s the first leading cause of TBIs in young adults?
Motor vehicle accidents
What is a cerebral contusion?
Bruising of brain tissue
1 million Americans sustain a TBI every year
False
What is post traumatic amnesia?
The time after a period of unconsciousness when the injured person is conscious and awake, but is behaving or talking in a bizarre or uncharacteristic manner
What are neuropsychological tests?
Tests used to determine how good the patient’s memory, attention and problem solving skills are, if they can drive safely and live by themselves
What’s the difference between a closed TBI and an open TBI?
A closed TBI is when the skull the is not fractured in anyway
___ is a neurodegenerative disease that can only be diagnosed after death and is caused by continuous blows to the head
CTE- Chronic traumatic encephalopathy