Neuropsychology: Self-Test on Traumatic Brain Injury Presentation

Traumatic Brain Injury Peter Brown
Neuropsychological Disorders

Quiz - Circle the best answer.

1. What is the leading cause of TBI in the US?

a. Gunshot wounds (GSW)
b. Motor/Moving Vehicle Accident (MVA)
c. High diving and boxing
d. Concussion grenades and IEDs


2. How can a Neuropsychologist best diagnose TBI?

a. S/he can’t. Best to wait for the MRI.
b. Perform a HRB.
c. Utilize various measures, especially the GCS and WAIS-III DS in concert with other
reports of the treatment team.
d. Ask the patient, his/her family members, and the Neurologist.


3. What are some signs and/or symptoms of CHI/m(mild)TBI/concussion?

a. Dizziness, no or very brief loss of consciousness (LOC), irritability, and vague
memory problems
b. Psychosis, mania, and vomiting
c. Retrograde Amnesia (RA), Loss of Consciousness for 35 minutes, and Post
Concussion Syndrome (PCS)
d. Fluid/Bleeding from the ears and nose, nystagmus, and noise sensitivity.


4. Which of the following must be included in the diagnosis of severe TBI?

a. Coma, LOC for 1.5 hours, with a history of TBI
b. Age greater than 5, brief LOC, and dysphagia
c. Glasgow Coma Scale of 3, LOC of 34 hours, with PTA of one week
d. Presence of low levels of S-100B Protein in labs


5. Diffuse Axonal Injury is associated with which of the following?

a. Good outcome, though with PCC/PCS (Post Concussion Complaints/Syndrome)
b. Higher hospital costs
c. Moderate to Severe TBI
d. Coma and poor outcome