CLINICAL MEDICINE

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NEUROLOGY

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which of the following is NOT one of the factors that determine the type of TBI?
A
Genetic variations
B
Nature of the external force
C
Motivation of the client
D
Strength of the force
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -There are three levels of severity of traumatic brain injury – mild TBI, moderate TBI, and severe TBI.

Detailed explanation-2: -People most commonly get TBIs from a fall, firearm-related injury, motor vehicle crash, or an assault. Research shows that: Falls lead to nearly half of the TBI-related hospitalizations. Firearm-related suicide is the most common cause of TBI-related deaths in the United States.

Detailed explanation-3: -There are four primary mechanisms of TBI: direct impact, sudden or rapid acceleration and deceleration, penetrating injury, and blast injury. Dr.

Detailed explanation-4: -Loss of vision in one or both eyes. Repeated vomiting or continued nausea. Slurred speech. Convulsions or seizures.

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