Trauma Care and Brain Injury Quiz

What is the importance of Triage in Trauma care?

• To provide psychological support

• To define the type of brain injury

• To prioritize patients based on the severity of their injuries

• To administer medication immediately

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Which of the following is an example of a common type of brain injury?

• Fracture

• Concussion

• Laceration

• Sprain

What is included in the general intervention for TBI (Traumatic Brain Injury)?

• OT assessment only using RLA or GCS

• Management of Respiratory functions

• Management of residual limbs

• Progress patient to next level on GCS or RLA

What should be considered in the special OT considerations for TBI? How does the clinician keep the patient and staff safe? Which of the below is NOT a consideration?

• Type of antibiotic the patient is receiving.

• Level of supervision required

• Oral intake abilities / dietary restrictions

• Presence of combativeness

Which of the following is not a common diagnosis included in the learning material?

• Concussion

• Cerebral Contusion/TBI

• Mild, Moderate, Severe Brain Injury

• Bone Marrow Contusion

What term is used to describe a type of brain injury where the brain tissue is not penetrated?

• Open brain injury

• Closed brain injury

• Primary injury

• Secondary injury

Which term refers to a condition that may follow a concussion?

• Posttraumatic amnesia (PTA)

• Postconcussion syndrome (PCS)

• Minimally conscious

• Diffuse axonal injury (DAI)

What is the term for a severe form of brain injury characterized by widespread tearing of nerve fibers across the whole brain?

• Open brain injury

• Closed brain injury

• Diffuse axonal injury (DAI)

• Secondary injury

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What does PTA stand for in the context of brain injuries?

• Posttraumatic amnesia

• Posttraumatic anxiety

• Posttraumatic alignment

• Posttraumatic assessment