TBI TBI Prevention & Safety

Question 1

Which age group has the highest incidence of TBI in the United States?

Accepted Answer

Young children (0-4) and older adults (75+)

Answer

Middle-aged adults (40-60)

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Teenagers only

Answer

Adults aged 25-35

Question 2

Falls are the leading cause of TBI in the US. Which fall-prevention intervention is most evidence-based for older adults?

Accepted Answer

Multifactorial programs including strength/balance training, home hazard modification, and medication review

Answer

Avoiding all physical activity

Answer

Prescription of hip protectors alone

Answer

Annual vision screening only

Question 3

Proper helmet use can reduce TBI risk in bicycle accidents by approximately what percentage?

Accepted Answer

45-88%

Answer

10-20%

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25-30%

Answer

Over 95%

Question 4

Which vehicle safety feature has had the greatest population-level impact on reducing TBI from motor vehicle crashes?

Accepted Answer

Airbags combined with seatbelts

Answer

Antilock braking systems

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Rear-view cameras

Answer

Lane departure warnings

Question 5

In sports, which factor MOST increases an athlete's risk for a second concussion?

Accepted Answer

Returning to play before complete recovery from the first concussion

Answer

Being female

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Playing outdoors

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Using older equipment

Question 6

Blast-related TBI in military personnel differs from civilian TBI because it often involves which primary injury mechanism?

Accepted Answer

Pressure wave from explosion causing direct neurotrauma without external head impact

Answer

High-speed motor vehicle crash

Answer

Falls from height

Answer

Sports collision