Module 11 – Cognitive and
Mental Health Issues and Brain
Injuries - Assignment II
Acquired Brain Injury Assignment
General Direction:
A. The assignment will count for 20% of your final mark in Module 11.
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Date Due: ______________________________________________________
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1. Describe the impact of acquired brain injury in Canada. Include a minimum of 3 details
with supporting information. (6 marks)
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2. Identify 5 immediate signs or symptoms of a head injury.
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3. Give a definition of mild, moderate, and severe brain injury, outlining the criteria for
determining the difference in severity.
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4. Identify and describe 2 observable impairments of a person with an acquired brain
injury. (6 marks, one for impairment and possibly two for the description of the
impairment)
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5. Describe how acquired brain injury can affect the family.
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6. Describe how you would support a client with acquired brain injury who demonstrated
cognitive deficits as a result of their injury. Identify a minimum of 2 possible problems
you might encounter and what positive intervention strategies you would use to help the
person. (6 marks: one mark for the identified problem and a possibility of 2 marks for
supporting strategies)
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7. What is your role as a Personal Support Worker on the rehabilitation team for clients
with acquired brain injury?
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