CLINICAL MEDICINE

MEDICINE

NEUROLOGY

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
If someone with TBI has memory difficulties, which of the following strategies would NOT be helpful?
A
Teach them to chunk information
B
Give oral and written instructions
C
Put employees in a time-out zone until they memorise the material
D
Provide visual cues and prompts
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Regular, non-strenuous exercise is one of the best activities you can do to improve short-term memory after brain injury. According to several studies, aerobic exercise actually stimulates the growth of new brain cells and improves memory and cognition.

Detailed explanation-2: -Repeating information back to people. Breaking information into chunks. Paraphrasing/summarizing written information. Asking people to slow down.

Detailed explanation-3: -Treatments for the physical symptoms of traumatic brain injury (TBI) are critical, but so is the emotional component. Cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) is a popular treatment for these patients at the best brain injury rehabilitation centers. CBT focuses on challenging and changing unhelpful thoughts and behaviors.

Detailed explanation-4: -Break down tasks into smaller parts and work on them one at a time. Focus – do tasks for a short time, rather than a long time. Plan more difficult tasks when you know you will be rested and have more mental and physical energy to get them done.

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