TBI for Demand Drafters

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What are the main components of the Central Nervous System (CNS)?

  • Heart and lungs
  • Brain and spinal cord (correct)
  • Liver and kidneys
  • Stomach and intestines

Which area of the brain is responsible for coordinating voluntary movements and maintaining posture and balance?

  • Primary motor cortex
  • Parietal lobes
  • Cerebellum (correct)
  • Limbic system

Where is the primary somatosensory cortex located, which is responsible for processing sensory information from the body?

  • Frontal lobes
  • Parietal lobes (correct)
  • Temporal lobes
  • Occipital lobes

What type of brain injury is described as a mild form that temporarily affects brain function?

<p>Concussion (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which imaging technique is often the first used in emergency settings to quickly detect brain abnormalities?

<p>CT (Computed Tomography) (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does a Diffusion Tensor Imaging (DTI) scan detect in the brain?

<p>Disruptions in the normal water diffusion process often resulting from brain trauma (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are neuropsychological assessments used for in the context of brain injuries?

<p>Evaluating cognitive functions such as memory, attention, and problem-solving (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which symptom is not a physical sign of a brain injury?

<p>Difficulty concentrating (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which type of brain injury involves damage to the brain without any fracture in the skull?

<p>Closed injury (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What role does the frontal lobe play in personality?

<p>It's involved in higher cognitive functions such as planning, decision-making, and controlling impulses, affecting personality. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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