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

Answer

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

Question 2

What are the classifications of TBI severity?

Accepted Answer

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

Answer

Severity classifications guide treatment decisions and predict outcomes.

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

Answer

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

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

Answer

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

Question 5

What is vestibular rehabilitation?

Accepted Answer

Therapy addressing balance and dizziness problems through specific exercises

Answer

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

(NCS) Neurologic Clinical Specialist Practice Test