Brain Teasers
Agitation Station
Take A Chill Pill
MRHS TBI Trivia
Use Your Head
100

When is Brain Injury Awareness month?

March

100

What is the name of the evaluation tool that is used to describe the patterns or stages of recovery typically seen after a brain injury?

The Rancho Levels of Cognitive Functioning

100

Which medication(s) would make a patient sleepy in the morning if given too late? Trazadone, Ritalin, Amantidine

Trazadone

100

What activities can count as a community re-entry activity for PI compliance?

Friday outing, solarium, Memorial Garden, Gift Shop, Cafeteria, and/or the ATM on the 2nd floor

100

Head injuries are categorized into two broad types. What are they?

Penetrating (Open) Head Injury and Non-Penetrating (Closed) Head Injury

200

Who is typically the attending TBI physician on staff?

Dr. Miller

200

What Rancho Level can be characterized by attempting to crawl out of bed, remove restraints, aggressive, and/or verbalizations inappropriate to activity environment?

Level IV - Agitated/Confused

200

Which medication(s) if given too late will keep the patient up for an all-night dance part? Melatonin, Modafanil, Tylenol?

Modafanil

200

Where in the patient's room can the Daily Journal/Education Packet be found?

In the Go Beyond Binder, which is usually stored inside the orange Go Beyond drawstring bag

200

What is the difference between a craniotomy and a craniectomy?

Craniotomy - the surgical removal and replacement of part of the skull to relieve pressure on the brain

Craniectomy - the surgical removal of part of your skull to relieve pressure on the underlying brain (often not replaced during same procedure)

300

When is the Memorial Brain Injury Support group?

The last Monday of the month from 2-4pm in the auditorium

300

List 3 environmental measures to assist in reducing agitation:

Limit visitors, reduce light, minimize distractions, reduce noise, turn off the TV, maintain a consistent schedule/staff, timed toileting, manage pain, reduce cell phone use

300

True or False: It's okay to order Xanax for a patient with anxiety

False - Benzodiazepines like Xanax can cause sedation and mask progress in therapy

300

What is the code to turn off the wander guard when transporting patient's on/off the 6N unit?

3600A

300
Which patient should wear a helmet after brain surgery.. a craniotomy or a craniectomy?
A craniectomy
400

Who do you contact to set up a peer mentor for a patient?

Recreation therapy at #18-2111

400

What Rancho Level can be characterized by the ability to follow simple commands, not oriented, impaired recent memory, generally not agitated and/or poor problem solving?

Level V - Confused, Inappropriate, Non-Agitated

400

Where can you find the ABS (Agitated Behavioral Scale) in a patient's room?

In the plastic cover next to the door (near where the rounding sheet is)

400

Where can you find the Daily Journal/Education Packet if it is not in the patient's "Go Beyond" Binder?

In the 6th floor rehab gym

400

Describe how a penetrating (open) head injury occurs:

Occurs when an object pierces the skull (e.g. a bullet, shrapnel, bone fragment, or by a weapon such as hammer or knife) enters the brain tissue; typically a penetrating TBI damages only part of the brain

500

What is the most common cause of traumatic brain injury?

Falls - according to data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)

500

What Rancho Level can be characterized by inconsistent orientation, vague recognition of staff, emerging awareness, and supervision of old learning and/or requires assistance with basic problem solving?

Level VI - Confused Appropriate

500

List at least three categories of medications that are typically prescribed to patients who have suffered a TBI:

Anti-anxiety medication: to lessen feelings of nervousness and fear

Anticoagulants: to prevent blood clots

Anticonvulsants: to prevent seizures

Antidepressants: to treat symptoms of depression and mood instability

Muscle relaxants: to reduce muscle spasms

Stimulants: to increase alertness and attention

500

What three items should be reviewed after every therapy session?

Agitated Behavior Scale, Daily Journal/Education Packet, Ranchos Los Amigos Scale
500

Describe how a non-penetrating (closed) head injury occurs:

Caused by an external force that is strong enough to move the brain within the skull. Causes include falls, motor vehicle crashes, sports injuries, blast injuries, or being struck by an object