The ABI/TBI Quiz: An Overview
2. When a child's head receives a significant blow, the part of the brain that is damaged (and consequently the functions that will be impaired) is located in that area directly beneath the part of the skull that is hit.
Answer: (b.) false
While dama
ge does occur at the sight of impact, it is usually not the only area of the brain that is damaged. As a result of acceleration/deceleration forces, the brain is often bruised in several areas. Furthermore, as a result of secondary injury effects such as swelling and bleeding, there may be diffuse brain damage versus localized injury.