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What is the difference between a head injury and a traumatic brain injury (TBI)?
A TBI is more severe and interferes with daily life compared to a general head injury.
What is the most common cause of traumatic brain injuries (TBIs) according to the text?
Falls
Which age group is least likely to sustain a traumatic brain injury (TBI) according to the text?
Adults 20 to 50 years
What percentage of TBI patients are treated in the emergency department (ED) and then released?
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What is the primary injury as defined in the text?
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Which of the following is NOT a contributor to secondary injury?
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What is the main focus of early management of severe TBI according to the text?
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What can be a factor contributing to complex changes that compromise an injured brain?
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What hypothesis is mentioned in the text that relates to changes in intracranial pressure?
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What is the greatest opportunity for decreasing Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) according to the text?
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