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How does electricity flow?From high potential to low potential What is a circuit?A circuit is an unbroken loop of conductive material through which electrons flow continuously. Lights strung together in a line along a circuit would be an example of a __________ circuit.Series

**2 types of acquired brain injuryTraumatic and non-traumatic *2 mechanisms of TBItraumatic impact (involving impact to the head) and traumatic inertial (non-contact brain injury) *2 sub-categories of impact injuryopen injury (penetrating, skull fracture meninges breach), closed (non-penetrating) *Closed brain injury: can cause 2 things, examples-can cause brain lacerations/contusions, or intracerebral hemorrhage causing focal injuries, diffuse axonal injury Examples: blast related, assau...

Information Systems Analysis and DesignThe process of developing and maintaining an information system Application SoftwareSoftware designed to process data and support users in an organization. Examples include spreadsheets, word processors, and database management systems. SystemA group of interrelated procedures used for a business function, with an identifiable boundary, working together for some purpose ComponentAn irreducible part or aggregation of parts that makes up a system; also ...

DementiaMust be coupled with a functional limitation in everyday life due to the cognitive change PPCSAlways includes neuropsychological assessment, psychiatric history, psychological response to previous injuries, available support system, and current coping skills Disorders of consciousnessComa, vegetative, persistent vegetative, minimally conscious MTBI represents75% of all TBIs in the US MTBI symptoms resolve...Most symptoms resolve in 2-4 weeks CTEA rare progressive degenerative cond...

Cognitive Rehabilitation rests in what fundamental principlesNeuroplasticity and Adaptability The spinal cord is ...part of the central nervous system The National Institute on Disability and Rehab Research (NIDRR) provide funding forTBI Grants In evaluating headaches COLDER is used for what?Character of a headache Greater # of synapses within a grouping =greater neurotransmission, efficiency of neurotransmission, and improved neural communication Treatment methods for Persistent Post Co...

Acute Brain InjuryAn injury to the brain that is not hereditary, congenital, degenerative, or induced by birth trauma Traumatic Brain InjuryAn alteration in brain function, or other evidence of brain pathology, caused by an external force 2 Mechanisms *trauma impact * traumatic inertial forces Non-traumatic brain injuryLack of O2, decreased nutrients to cells, exposure to toxins, pressure from tumor or blockage or other neuro disorder ABI Prevalence2nd most prevalent disability in U. S....

Acquired Brain Injury (ABI)injury that occurs after birth and includes injuries caused by external physical forces and those caused by internal insults to the brain Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI)Alternation to brain function caused by external forces What are the 4 types of acquired brain injury?1. traumatic impact- open 2. traumatic impact- closed 3. traumatic inertial - DAI 4. non-traumatic injuries coup-countercoup injurywith a blow to the head, the initial contusion/ laceration will occ...

Nuerocognitive Issues Assoicated with Frontal LobeEmotional control, behavioral control, verbal expression, problem solving, decision making, social control, attention, motivation Acquired BIAn injury to the brain that is not hereditary, congenital or degenerative or induced by birth trauma TBIAn alteration in brain function or other evidence of brain pathology, casused by an external force Mild TBI CharacteristicsBrief or no loss of consciousness for 0-30mins, altered state of consciousn...

Acquired brain injury (ABI)injury to the brain that is not hereditary, congenital, degenerative, or induced by birth trauma Traumatic Brain injuryan alteration in brain function or other evidence of brain pathology caused by an external force Mild brain injury-AKA concussion -brief or no loss of consciousness -its presentation may demonstrate vomiting, lethargy, dizziness, and inability to recall what just happened Moderate brain injury-marked by unconsciousness for any period of time up...

"Surveillance" is defined asOngoing and systematic collection, analysis and interpretation of data used to describe and monitor a health event An Open Head Injury occurs when the skull is broken and the brain is exposed- true or falseTrue An Acquired Brain Injury is an injury thatoccurs after birth and is not hereditary or congenital, and includes TBI Men sustain brain injury nearly 2-3 times more than men- true or falsetrue An internal injury cause by tumors, blood clots, strokes, or s...