CBIS Exam Study Guide - Complete
Dementia โ Must be coupled with a functional limitation
in everyday life due to the cognitive change
PPCS โ Always includes neuropsychological assessment,
psychiatric history, psychological response to previous injuries,
available support system, and current coping skills
Disorders of consciousness โ Coma, vegetative, persistent
vegetative, minimally conscious
MTBI represents โ 75% of all TBIs in the US
MTBI symptoms resolve... โ Most symptoms resolve in 2-4
weeks
CTE โ A rare progressive degenerative condition of the
central nervous system. Diffuse axonal injury causes release of
tau proteins.
Blood Brain Barrier โ At the vascular level harmful
substances cannot pass through the membrane to harm the brain
and it has its own glial cells that serve as its own immune
defense and garbage disposal
Aspiration โ Food, liquid, or vomit inhaled into thw lungs
can result in pneumonia or other respiratory infections
Pressure Sores โ Caused by inadequate pressure relief,
prolonged positioning on one's side or buttocks, shearing of skin,
casts, infections, incontinence, and poor nutrition
Sleep Disturbances โ 30-70% of individuals with TBI
report issues and Persistent sleep difficulties may worsen over
time after injury.
COLDER โ Character
