Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) Overview 4/9

These flashcards cover key terms and definitions related to Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI), focusing on motor, cognitive, and language deficits, assessment scales, and therapeutic approaches.

Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI)

An injury to the brain caused by external force, leading to cognitive, physical, and emotional impairments.

Ataxia

A lack of coordination and control in muscle movements, often resulting in unsteady and shaky movements.

Emotional lability

Rapid and drastic changes in emotional states.

Coma

A state of prolonged unconsciousness lasting more than 6 hours, where the individual cannot respond to stimuli.

Persistent vegetative state

A condition in which a person remains in a vegetative state for longer than 4 weeks.

Post-traumatic amnesia

Memory loss that includes both retrograde and anterograde aspects following a brain injury.

Anomia

Difficulty in recalling words or names, often associated with aphasia.

Glasgow Coma Scale

A scale used to assess a patient's level of consciousness, aiming for a maximum score of 15.

Holistic consciousness

An overall assessment of how well a patient functions, considering various cognitive and physical abilities.

Restorative Memory Approach

A rehabilitation method aimed at restoring lost cognitive abilities.

Spaced Retrieval Training

A technique where information is presented for recall at gradually increasing intervals.

Internal Memory Strategies

Cognitive techniques that aid in improving retention and recall of information.

External Memory Strategies

Material devices or prompts used to help individuals compensate for memory deficits, such as checklists and smartphones.

Motor speech disorders (MSDs)

Impairments in speech production resulting from neurological conditions, such as apraxia of speech.

Cognitive deficits

Impairments affecting thinking skills, including attention, memory, and problem-solving.

Assessment of Orientation

The evaluation of a person's awareness of their identity, location, and time.