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What is the difference between a head injury and a traumatic brain injury (TBI)?
What is the difference between a head injury and a traumatic brain injury (TBI)?
- A TBI only occurs in older adults.
- A TBI is more severe and interferes with daily life compared to a general head injury. (correct)
- A head injury and a TBI are synonymous terms.
- A head injury always results in a TBI.
What is the most common cause of traumatic brain injuries (TBIs) according to the text?
What is the most common cause of traumatic brain injuries (TBIs) according to the text?
- Motor vehicle crashes
- Being struck by objects
- Falls (correct)
- Assaults
Which age group is least likely to sustain a traumatic brain injury (TBI) according to the text?
Which age group is least likely to sustain a traumatic brain injury (TBI) according to the text?
- Children 0 to 4 years
- Adolescents 15 to 19 years
- Adults 20 to 50 years (correct)
- Adults 65 years and older
What percentage of TBI patients are treated in the emergency department (ED) and then released?
What percentage of TBI patients are treated in the emergency department (ED) and then released?
What is the primary injury as defined in the text?
What is the primary injury as defined in the text?
Which of the following is NOT a contributor to secondary injury?
Which of the following is NOT a contributor to secondary injury?
What is the main focus of early management of severe TBI according to the text?
What is the main focus of early management of severe TBI according to the text?
What can be a factor contributing to complex changes that compromise an injured brain?
What can be a factor contributing to complex changes that compromise an injured brain?
What hypothesis is mentioned in the text that relates to changes in intracranial pressure?
What hypothesis is mentioned in the text that relates to changes in intracranial pressure?
What is the greatest opportunity for decreasing Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) according to the text?
What is the greatest opportunity for decreasing Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) according to the text?
