Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI): Definition and Classification - Online Learning Quiz

Question 1

Which of the following symptoms is NOT typically associated with a mild traumatic brain injury (mTBI)?

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Loss of consciousness for more than 30 minutes

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Headache

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Nausea

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Confusion

Question 2

What is a common cause of traumatic brain injury (TBI)?

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Work-related accidents

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Mental health conditions

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Bacterial infections

Question 3

What are some common causes of traumatic brain injury (TBI)?

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Falls

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Motor vehicle accidents

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Sports injuries

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Heart attack

Question 4

What is the BEST definition of a traumatic brain injury (TBI)?

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An injury to the brain caused by an external force, which can lead to temporary or permanent problems.

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Any injury to the head, regardless of its effect on brain function.

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A mental health condition that affects thinking skills.

Question 5

A person is in a car accident and briefly loses consciousness. They also feel confused afterward. What type of TBI is this most likely?

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Mild TBI (Concussion)

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Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy (CTE)

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Moderate TBI

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Severe TBI

Question 6

Which of these is NOT a common cause of TBI?

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High blood pressure

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Falls

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Sports injuries

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Car accidents

Question 7

Someone has a TBI and is in a coma for a long time. They also have trouble remembering things and have problems with their movements. This is most likely a ____ TBI.

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Severe TBI

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Mild TBI

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Concussion

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Moderate TBI

Question 8

How can a TBI affect someone's life?

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A TBI can cause problems with physical movement, thinking, emotions, and social interactions.

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TBI mainly affects physical abilities, but doesn't usually affect thinking.

Question 9

If someone gets a concussion during a sports game, what type of TBI is that?

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Mild TBI

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Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy (CTE)

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Moderate TBI

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Severe TBI

Question 10

Which of these is NOT a symptom of a moderate TBI?

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Being unconscious for several hours.

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Having memory problems.

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Feeling sleepy and confused.

Question 11

A construction worker falls from a scaffolding and gets a TBI. This is an example of what common cause of TBI?

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Falls

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Car accidents

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Sports injuries

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Assault

Question 12

How does the severity of a TBI affect how well someone recovers?

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People with milder TBIs usually recover better, while more serious TBIs can cause lasting problems.

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TBI severity doesn't affect how well someone recovers.

Question 13

Traumatic brain injury (TBI) is defined as an injury to the brain caused by:

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An external force.

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A psychological condition.

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An internal defect.

Question 14

A student falls and hits their head, experiencing confusion and difficulty concentrating. This scenario is MOST likely an example of which type of TBI?

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Mild TBI (concussion).

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Severe TBI.

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Moderate TBI.

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Penetrating TBI.

Question 15

Which of the following is NOT a common cause of TBI?

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Allergic reaction.

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Sports injuries.

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Falls.

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Motor vehicle accidents.

Question 16

A TBI that results in an extended period of unconsciousness and severe neurological impairments is categorized as:

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Severe TBI.

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Penetrating TBI.

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Moderate TBI.

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Mild TBI.

Question 17

Which of the following is a key characteristic of a mild TBI (concussion)?

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Temporary loss of consciousness or altered mental state.

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Permanent neurological damage.

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Significant cognitive impairments.

Question 18

A student suffers a TBI after falling from a tree. This injury would be categorized as:

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Closed TBI.

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Penetrating TBI.

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Open TBI.

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Blast TBI.

Question 19

Which of the following is NOT a typical symptom of a TBI?

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Increased appetite.

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Confusion.

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Nausea.

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Headache.

Question 20

A TBI that involves a foreign object piercing the brain is classified as:

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Penetrating TBI.

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Blast TBI.

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Closed TBI.

Question 21

The severity of a TBI is primarily determined by:

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The extent of brain damage and resulting neurological deficits.

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The type of external force.

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The patient's age.

Question 22

Which of the following is MOST likely to result in a severe TBI?

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A high-impact fall from a significant height.

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A minor bump on the head.

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A mild whiplash injury.

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A concussion during a football game.