Medicolegal College – Nervous System Assessment of Permanent Impairment presented by Dr. Ian Cameron

Dr Ian Cameron Nervous System Assessment of Permanent Impairment – Quiz

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What type of assessments are less common compared to musculoskeletal and psychological injury assessments?

A) Cardiovascular assessments

B) Respiratory assessments

C) Nervous system permanent impairment assessments

D) Gastrointestinal assessments

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In the motor accident system, most nervous system assessments relate to what condition?

A) Spinal cord injuries

B) Traumatic brain injuries

C) Peripheral nerve damage

D) Chronic pain syndromes

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What is the key concept in defining threshold injury in the current motor accident system?

A) Severity of symptoms

B) Degree of disability

C) Reference to nervous system criteria

D) Duration of hospital stay

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What kind of tests are typically used in nervous system assessments?

A) Blood tests and biopsies

B) Neurological examinations and imaging

C) Psychological interviews

D) Reflex and muscle strength tests only

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Why is it difficult to assess traumatic brain injury impairments?

A) Symptoms can be mild but have long-term effects

B) Different individuals experience different recovery patterns

C) Cognitive impairments can be subtle and difficult to measure

D) All of the above

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