NCS Traumatic Brain Injury

Question 1

What is the Glasgow Coma Scale?

Accepted Answer

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

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A pain scale

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A brain scan type

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A surgical rating

Question 2

What are the classifications of TBI severity?

Accepted Answer

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

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Only mild and severe

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All TBI is the same severity

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TBI is not classified by severity

Question 3

What is post-concussion syndrome?

Accepted Answer

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

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A surgical complication

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A type of brain tumor

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A psychological disorder unrelated to injury

Question 4

What is the role of neuropsychological testing in TBI?

Accepted Answer

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

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To diagnose the injury type

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To determine need for surgery

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To measure brain swelling

Question 5

What is vestibular rehabilitation?

Accepted Answer

Therapy addressing balance and dizziness problems through specific exercises

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Only inner ear surgery

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Medication for dizziness

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Bed rest

Question 6

What are the stages of the Rancho Los Amigos Scale?

Accepted Answer

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

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Five stages of grief

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Three levels of consciousness

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Two types of brain injury