Traumatic Brain Injury Quiz

What is the annual incidence of traumatic brain injury (TBI) in the United States?

• 1 million

• 2 million

• 500,000

• 1.7 million

Which area of the brain is mainly involved in traumatic brain injury (TBI)?

• Brain stem

• Cerebellum

• Occipital and parietal

• Frontal and temporal

What is the male to female ratio for traumatic brain injury (TBI)?

• 1:1

• 3:1

• 1:2

• 2:1

Which type of traumatic brain injury (TBI) results from a nonpenetrating injury and causes a transient altered mental status?

• Extra-axial Hematoma

• Contusion

• Diffuse Axonal Injury

• Concussion

What is the Monro-Kellie hypothesis related to traumatic brain injury (TBI)?

• It outlines the management strategies for TBI

• It describes the mechanism of action of hyperbaric oxygen therapy

• It explains the pathophysiology of post-traumatic seizures

• It explains the relationship between intracranial volume and pressure

Which imaging modality is used to detect axonal injury for mild to moderate traumatic brain injury (TBI)?

• Functional MRI (fMRI)

• MRI

• Diffusion tensor imaging (DTI)

• CT head

What is the primary goal of traumatic brain injury (TBI) management?

• To prevent secondary cerebral ischemia and infarct

• To perform decompressive craniectomy

• To induce hypothermia in the patient

• To administer hyperbaric oxygen therapy

What is the most common symptom associated with concussion/mild traumatic brain injury (TBI)?

• Nausea

• Headache

• Visual disturbances

• Memory loss

What is the primary treatment modality for gait problems following traumatic brain injury (TBI)?

• Physical Rehabilitation

• Psychotherapy

• Medications

• Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy (HBO2)

What is the annual number of deaths in the US as a result of traumatic brain injury (TBI)?

• 10,000

• 25,000

• 40,000

• 52,000