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How severe are brain injuries?
They can range from mild to severe.
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You can always see brain injuries on brain imaging techniques such as MRIs and CT scans.
Myth - not all brain injuries will appear on these scans (especially concussions)
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Brain injuries can cause symptoms that fall under which categories:
Physical Cognitive Behavioural/ Emotional Communication A and B All of the above
all of the above
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Who experiences more traumatic brain injuries?
A) Men B) Women C) Both
A.
Although men and women are equally as likely to get brain injuries, there are differences in clinical manifestations and outcomes. Additionally, it is proven that more men leave hospitals before being fully recovered. Thus, leaving them with a higher rate of TBI |
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What does TBI stand for?
Traumatic Brain Injury
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For Canadians under 35 years old, brain injuries are the leading cause of death and disability
Fact - The highest rate of brain injury occurs between 15-24 years old
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TBIs are frequently missed in older adults mainly due to:
A.Older adults being less likely to reach out for medical support once they experience symptoms B.The symptoms of TBI’s overlapping with other medical conditions that are common in older adults (e.g., Dementia) C.Both A and B
B) The symptoms of TBI’s overlapping with other medical conditions that are common in older adults (e.g., Dementia)
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Name two different types of brain injuries:
Focal
Diffuse |
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What does ABI stand for?
Acquired Brain Injury
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Concussions are an example of a TBI.
Fact - A concussion is a mild TBI caused by a bump, blow, or jolt to the head
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When should a high school athlete return to play after a concussion?
A. In no more than 3 weeks B. When the athlete feels ready to return C. The athlete should avoid returning D. After the athlete is seen by a health care provider and declared free of symptoms
The correct answer is D. After the athlete is seen by a health care provider and declared free of symptoms (according to CDC)
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What is the main cause of brain injuries?
Motor Vehicle Collisions
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One person experiences a traumatic brain injury every __ in Canada.
3 Minutes
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The year 2051 will be the first year where traumatic brain injury (TBI) is among the most common neurological conditions affecting Canadians, along with Alzheimer's disease and other dementias, and epilepsy.
MYTH: The year 2031 is the expected year!
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You have been told by your child’s healthcare provider to watch your child at home after a mild head injury. Which of these symptoms should give you cause for concern?
A) Continuous vomiting B) Your child takes a nap but can be awakened easily C) Your child is confused and not acting normal D) A and C
D) A & C
Symptoms: Vomits multiple times Has a bad headache that gets worse Becomes drowsy and is hard to wake up Acts different than normal Has difficulty walking Has speech or vision problems Has a stiff neck Has a seizure Has weakness or numbness in any part of the body |
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Which one of the following is true
A) Acquired Brain Injury is a form of Traumatic Brain Injury. B) Traumatic Brain Injury is a form of Acquired Brain Injury. C) Both Acquired and Traumatic Brain injury are forms of Cerebral Palsy.
B) Traumatic Brain Injury is a form of Acquired Brain Injury
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If someone has taken a blow, jolt, or bump to the head and they feel completely fine without even a headache, a brain injury can be ruled out.
MYTH: Traumatic Brain Injuries do not always show symptoms right away and the absence of headache or the severity and duration of headache is not a good indicator of the presence or severity of brain injury. The only way to be sure TBI has not occurred is to get checked out by a medical professional.
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Things that require you to concentrate hard can help you get better after a concussion.
A. True B. False
The correct answer is B. Things like school tests that require you to concentrate or focus can actually slow your recovery. To recover, you need to rest both physically and mentally
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Wearing a helmet has been proven to reduce TBI in cyclists by how much?
A) 23% B) 53% C) 83% D)100%
B) 53%
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