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Flashcards by Averil Tam, updated more than 1 year ago
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Created by Averil Tam
about 6 years ago
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| Question | Answer |
| 1. Which of the following statements is true about the Westmead Post Traumatic Amnesia Test? A. Can be used with 5 year old children. | False. At least 7yo. |
| 1. Which of the following statements is true about the Westmead Post Traumatic Amnesia Test? B. Is not valid if done repeatedly. | False. Need to have full score three times to exclude amnesia. |
| 1. Which of the following statements is true about the Westmead Post Traumatic Amnesia Test? C. Evaluates new memory formation. | True. |
| 1. Which of the following statements is true about the Westmead Post Traumatic Amnesia Test? D. Assesses immediate recall of information. | False. |
| 1. Which of the following statements is true about the Westmead Post Traumatic Amnesia Test? E. Is not predictive of later outcomes following a traumatic brain injury. | False. |
| 2. Outcome following a severe traumatic brain injury can be best predicted by which of the following parameters? A. Age at the time of brain injury B. Glasgow Coma Score at presentation C. Length of time unconscious D. Post traumatic amnesia length of time E. Extent and depth of lesions in the brain on imaging | D. Post traumatic amnesia length of time. |
| 3. A severe traumatic brain injury in an infant is often associated with which of the following? A. Immediate stagnation of developmental milestones B. Later emergence of problems as the child develops C. A better outcome when compared with older children and a similar TBI D. Normal head growth E. Typically a good outcome | B. Later emergence of problems as the child develops. |
| 4. “Executive function” on neuropsychological assessment relates best to which of the following skills? A. Expressive and receptive language B. Goal directed problem solving C. Visuospatial skills D. Attention and concentration skills E. Short term memory span and digit recall | B. Goal directed problem solving |
| 5. Long term follow up after a severe traumatic brain injury is recommended because: A. Immediate performances may change as the child develops B. Transition periods e.g. starting school raise new issues related to learning following the TBI C. Families and teachers need differing levels of support to promote independence of the child as they develop D. This allows for early intervention around an issue before it becomes irreversible. E. All of the above | E. All of the above |
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