Exam Preview for 39961: Vestibular Function in Patients with Trauma

Vestibular Function in Patients with Traumatic Brain Injury, presented in partnership with Vanderbilt University

Please note: exam questions are subject to change.

1. What is a key factor contributing to the variability in vestibular dysfunction test findings in chronic TBI patients? Uniformity in injury location Heterogeneity of the TBI itself Consistent diagnostic criteria for TBI patients Standardized treatment protocols
2. Based on the current state of literature, what factor is NOT predictive of the underlying pattern of vestibular dysfunction in TBI patients? Loss of consciousness Mechanism of injury Injury severity/phase Cohort
3. Recent evidence suggests that chronic imbalance in TBI may be a result of which of the following? Heightened visual sensitivity Number of previously documented TBIs BPPV Disruption in cortical processing of vestibular signals/networks
4. Based on the literature, what is the most consistent finding in patients with chronic TBI? VOR impairment Oculomotor impairment BPPV Postural Instability
5. Research has shown that which of the following is needed to maintain balance during tasks that require a high use of vestibular input? Self-motion perception Spatial memory Mental rotation Visual input