REC 2250 Final Exam - Questions with 100% Correct Answers Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) A non-degenerative insult to the brain from an external force
... [Show More] leading to impairment(s) in functioning Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy (CTE) A degenerative disorder of the brain found in those with a history of repetitive brain trauma; often seen in athletes and veterans. Glasgow Coma Scale (GCS) A scale used to assess the consciousness of a patient upon physical examination, typically in patients with neurological concerns or complaints, such as those with TBI. Concussion Injury to the brain caused by a blow; GCS indicates mild level injury scoring 13-15 Blast Injuries (bTBI) Common TBI; signature wound of Afghanistan & Iraq wars; increased risk of hearing loss, tinnitus, & PTSD Common Types of TBI Shaken-Baby Syndrome Penetrating Injuries Acceleration-Deceleration Injuries bTBI Age groups likely to sustain a TBI 0-4 15-19 65+ #1 Cause of TBI Falls Common Issues with TBI Memory, Sequencing,Time Mgmt. Balance, Coordination, Fatigue Anger, Impulse Control Isolation, Poor Social Judgement Decrease/Change in Leisure Ranchos Los Amigos Levels of responses for assessing Cognitive Functioning Early: (levels 1-3) alertness, attn, general to localize response Middle: (levels 4-5) confused, agitated to confused inappropriate agitated response Late: (levels 6-8) confused, appropriate to automatic to purposeful appropriate response When a CTRS is playing a board game with someone with a TBI (post traumatic amnesia state) to work on sequencing, it is important to remember to... Use a quiet environment with minimal distractions Top 3 causes of PTSD 1. Military combat & captivity 2. Genocide, mass violence 3. Rape, prolonged abuse/neglect Symptoms of Adults with PTSD Avoidance, anhedonia, hyper-arousal, nightmares Behavioral characteristics common in children with PTSD Bed-wetting, nightmares, difficulties with verbal expression, acting out trauma during play Overall therapeutic recreation goal when working with individuals with PTSD Maximize emotional adjustment through leisure activities 3 Basic Components of Therapeutic Recreation 1. Purposeful 2. Recreation Activity 3. Maximize Quality of Life Heart Disease The leading cause of death in the U.S. The Roseto Mystery A sense of community helps with heart health Walking Club A potential therapeutic recreation intervention for someone recovering from a heart attack Dog Ownership Is associated with a 31% lower risk of death by heart attack or stroke compared to non-owners. Heart Arrhythmia Irregular heartbeat [Show Less]