TRAUMATIC BRAIN INJURY
Question 1
Which system is the brain located in?
Central Nervous System
Peripheral Nervous System
Question 2
What is a brain injury?
Damage to the skull only
Damage to the brain due to impact, lack of oxygen or disease
A minor headache after exercise
Injury to muscles only
Question 3
Which part of the brain is the largest and composed of right and left hemispheres?
Cerebellum
Brainstem
Cerebrum
Medulla oblongata
Question 4
Which of the following is a common symptom of an open (penetrating) TBI?
Low infection risk
Direct destruction of brain tissue
No bleeding
Mild headache only
Question 5
Which type of traumatic brain injury involves bruising of brain tissue?
Concussion
Contusion
Diffuse Axonal Injury
Open TBI
Question 6
Diffuse Axonal Injury (DAI) usually occurs due to:
Infection in the brain
Lack of oxygen
Violent shaking or rotational force
A slow head movement
Question 7
If a stroke occurs on the right side of the brain, which effect is most likely?
Weakness in the right arm
Loss of balance only
Weakness or paralysis of the left arm or leg
Breathing problems
Question 8
Which feature clearly differentiates an open (penetrating) TBI from a closed TBI?
Presence of dizziness
Skull remains intact
Object enters the brain tissue
Loss of consciousness
Question 9
Which condition below is classified as a non-traumatic brain injury (NTBI)?
Concussion
Contusion
Stroke
Diffuse Axonal Injury
Question 10
Why is rehabilitation important in brain injury treatment?
It prevents infection
It replaces damaged brain tissue
It helps patients regain lost physical and cognitive skills
It stops bleeding in the brain