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Traumatic Brain Injury Flashcards

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  1. What is the Glasgow Coma Scale?

    Answer: A scoring system assessing consciousness level through eye opening, verbal response, and motor response

    GCS scores range from 3-15, with scores below 8 indicating severe TBI.

  2. What are the classifications of TBI severity?

    Answer: Mild (GCS 13-15), moderate (GCS 9-12), and severe (GCS 3-8)

    Severity classifications guide treatment decisions and predict outcomes.

  3. What is post-concussion syndrome?

    Answer: Persistent symptoms including headache, dizziness, fatigue, and cognitive difficulties lasting weeks to months after mild TBI

    PCS symptoms can persist long after the initial injury has healed, affecting quality of life and function.

  4. What is the role of neuropsychological testing in TBI?

    Answer: To objectively measure cognitive functions like memory, attention, processing speed, and executive function

    Neuropsychological tests provide detailed profiles of cognitive strengths and weaknesses guiding rehabilitation.

  5. What is vestibular rehabilitation?

    Answer: Therapy addressing balance and dizziness problems through specific exercises

    Vestibular rehabilitation uses specific exercises to retrain the balance system and reduce symptoms like vertigo and unsteadiness.

  6. What are the stages of the Rancho Los Amigos Scale?

    Answer: Eight levels describing cognitive and behavioral recovery from TBI, from no response to purposeful behavior

    The Rancho scale tracks cognitive recovery from coma through confused states to purposeful, appropriate behavior.

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