Question 1

Approximately ________ of people with traumatic brain injury develop posttraumatic epilepsy.

Accepted Answer

Approximately 24% of people with traumatic brain injury develop posttraumatic epilepsy.

Question 2

What factors determine the amount of impairment from brain damage?

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Question 3

The disturbances associated with delirium tend to develop over a ___________ period of time.

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Question 4

Before the accident, Bob was unemployed and had few friends. Lionel, who suffered comparable head trauma, was a successful businessman and had just married. Which of these men should have the more favorable outcome and why?

Accepted Answer

Lionel is more likely to be motivated to recover due to his previously successful life and personal commitments, which can significantly influence recovery after trauma.

Question 5

Which of the following is probably the most important factor in determining the functioning of a child who undergoes significant traumatic brain injury?

Accepted Answer

Competencies acquired before the injury are likely to have a significant impact on a child's functioning after significant traumatic brain injury. The child's previous skills and abilities will affect their ability to recover and adapt to the injury, as well as their ability to engage in activities of daily living and academic pursuits. Factors such as socio-economic bracket and family environment can also affect a child's functioning, but not to the same extent as their pre-injury competencies. Gender is generally not a significant factor in determining functioning after traumatic brain injury.

Question 6

The case of Phineas Gage demonstrates ________

Accepted Answer

Phineas Gage's case demonstrated that the frontal lobe, which is part of the brain, is involved in personality and behavior. Specifically, damage to this area can result in changes in behavior and temperament.

Question 7

________ is rare and caused by an autosomal dominant gene on chromosome 4.

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Question 8

What is delirium?

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Question 9

In the United States, the most common cause of a traumatic brain injury is ____________.

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Question 10

What is an important treatment goal for patients with TBI?

Accepted Answer

The most important treatment goal for patients with TBI is to learn new techniques to cope with permanent losses. Recovery of lost memories through hypnosis is not a reliable or evidence-based treatment approach. ACh inhibitors are used in the management of Alzheimer's disease and not TBI. Returning to activities that may cause further injury is not a treatment goal, but rather a risk that needs to be managed.

Question 11

A person diagnosed with amnestic disorder according to DSM-IV-TR would be diagnosed as having ____________ according to DSM-5.

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Question 12

The kinds of personality changes that emerge after a TBI depend largely on _______

Accepted Answer

The site and extent of the brain injury are crucial factors in determining the kinds of personality changes that may emerge after a traumatic brain injury (TBI). Different areas of the brain are responsible for different functions and behaviors, so the location and severity of the injury significantly influence the nature of the personality changes.

Question 13

Damage to the frontal areas of the brain is likely to have what sort of effects?

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Question 14

___________is the second most common neurodegenerative disease.

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Question 15

Which of the following is not one of the signs of concussion?

Accepted Answer

Amyloid plaques are not a sign of concussion. They are a hallmark feature of Alzheimer's disease. The other options listed are all common signs of concussion.

Question 16

Many people with brain damage resulting in neuropsychological disorders have problems with __________ and self-regulation.

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Question 17

Positive outcomes following a traumatic brain injury are associated with ________

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Question 18

Worldwide, the HIV type 1 virus has infected more than _________ people.

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Question 19

In Alzheimer's disease, __________ are deposits of sticky protein.

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Question 20

________ brain damage occurs after a widespread brain injury such as lack of oxygen.

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Quiz 14: Neurocognitive Disorders