Brain Injuries and Concussions

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Which of the following is NOT one of the two types of brain injury?

  • Concussion
  • Traumatic brain injury
  • Hemorrhage
  • Stroke (correct)

What is the most common cause of traumatic brain injury?

  • Car accidents
  • Falls (correct)
  • Violence
  • Sports injuries

Which of the following is a symptom of concussion?

  • Memory loss (correct)
  • Loss of consciousness
  • Nausea and vomiting
  • Difficulty speaking

Which of the following is NOT a cause of non-traumatic brain injury?

<p>Birth trauma (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary difference between traumatic and non-traumatic brain injuries?

<p>The cause of the injury (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the definition of a coup injury?

<p>Brain strikes the skull on the side of impact (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which type of brain injury is caused by an alteration in brain function due to an external force?

<p>Traumatic brain injury (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are the two primary mechanisms of traumatic brain injury?

<p>Inertial forces and impact to the head (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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