NE9 Brain Injury

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PHCY320 (Neurology) Quiz on NE9 Brain Injury, created by Mer Scott on 11/10/2019.
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Question 1

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Brain Injury – is damage to living [blank_start]tissue[blank_end] of the brain that occurs some time after birth through a traumatic (TBI) or a [blank_start]medical[blank_end] event. Sex breakdown - Female 30%, [blank_start]Male[blank_end] 70% Referrals - 40% [blank_start]Rural[blank_end] 60% Urban [blank_start]Traumatic[blank_end] injuries make up 70% of our members
Answer
  • tissue
  • medical
  • Male
  • Rural
  • Traumatic

Question 2

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Emotional and behavioural problems: Approx. [blank_start]50[blank_end]% of people with TBI will be affected by depression within the first year. This [blank_start]increases[blank_end] to 2/3 within [blank_start]7[blank_end] years. 50% TBI patients who are depressed also have significant [blank_start]anxiety[blank_end].
Answer
  • 50
  • increases
  • 7
  • anxiety

Question 3

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Concussion: • [blank_start]Mild[blank_end] Traumatic Brain Injury • Change in brain function due to either [blank_start]direct or indirect[blank_end] blow to the head – E.g. can be concussed by having a blow to the trunk; if this results in rotational, acceleration or deceleration [blank_start]forces[blank_end] to the head • Can be concussed without losing [blank_start]consciousness[blank_end] • A concussion: – Causes [blank_start]temporary[blank_end] disruption of the brain’s normal [blank_start]electrical and chemical[blank_end] processes leading to various symptoms and signs
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  • Mild
  • direct or indirect
  • forces
  • consciousness
  • temporary
  • electrical and chemical

Question 4

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These are all consequences of moderate to severe TBI. Select ALL the cognitive problems and leave the physical problems.
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  • Fatigue
  • Pain: headaches, soft tissue pain, touch sensitivity
  • Mobility problems
  • Speech articulation, swallowing difficulties
  • Sensory difficulties: hearing, taste, smell, vision, touch
  • Attention and memory problems
  • Reduced problem solving and speed of processing
  • Language difficulties
  • Impaired insight

Question 5

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Consequences of moderate to severe TBI include 'Excess of behaviour'. Includes: [blank_start]Agitation, Impulsivity,[blank_end] Perseveration - [blank_start]repetition[blank_end] of a particular response (such as a word, phrase, or gesture), Verbal and physical [blank_start]aggression[blank_end]. This causes: - Difficulty with [blank_start]social[blank_end] interaction and family/family relationships - [blank_start]Job[blank_end] loss / disruption Other issues: • Affects the individual’s ability to deal with [blank_start]other[blank_end] health problems – Does not [blank_start]understand[blank_end] what is said – Does not [blank_start]remember[blank_end] appointments – Does not remember [blank_start]instructions[blank_end] – More [blank_start]stressed[blank_end] over a minor medical condition
Answer
  • aggression
  • repetition
  • Agitation, Impulsivity,
  • social
  • Job
  • other
  • remember
  • understand
  • instructions
  • stress

Question 6

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Medication: • Helps control [blank_start]epilepsy[blank_end] • Reduces [blank_start]pain[blank_end] • Can assist in managing [blank_start]challenging[blank_end] behaviour Blister packs – great for those with [blank_start]cognitive[blank_end] difficulties, some with physical problems like hemiplegia may struggle to open. Issues • Compliance – [blank_start]memory, understanding instructions,[blank_end] • Over/under/misuse - taking double or [blank_start]accidental[blank_end] overdose • No medical [blank_start]follow[blank_end] up when new medications introduced • Impact on overall functioning
Answer
  • epilepsy
  • pain
  • challenging
  • cognitive
  • memory, understanding instructions,
  • accidental
  • follow

Question 7

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As a Pharmacist: • If a person says they have a brain injury take on board they will probably struggle with [blank_start]memory[blank_end]. • Ask the person what is the [blank_start]best[blank_end] format to [blank_start]communicate[blank_end] with them. Clear and simple information and direction.
Answer
  • memory
  • best
  • communicate
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