CONCUSSION CDC EXAM QUESTIONS

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CONCUSSION CDC EXAM QUESTIONS

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-Guarantee passing score -10 Questions and Answers -format set of multiple-choice -Expert-Verified Explanation Question 1: Consider the following scenario: After running into another athlete and hitting her head, you notice that one of your athletes looks dazed. You ask the sports official to pause the competition so you can talk to her. She says she feels sick to her stomach, and then blacks out (loses consciousness). What should happen next?

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Immediately rush her to a hospital or emergency room.Question 2: Consider the following scenario: One of your athletes has been working on his return to play progression over the last 3 weeks. During practice today, you have him work on step 3 of the progression. However, you notice that he starts to look a little off. What should happen next?

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Have him take a break and let him know that at the next practice (in 3 days) he should go back to step 2 as long as he feels ok.Question 3: Concussions:

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Happen most often in sports as a result of a collision between athletes.

Question 4: Following a concussion:

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An athlete may feel frustrated, sad, angry, or lonely.Question 5: Most athletes with a concussion no longer have symptoms from the injury:

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Within a couple of weeks Question 6: Consider the following scenario: The sports program director asked you to put together a concussion safety plan for your team. As part of that, you need to educate your athletes about concussion. What is the best approach?

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Set time aside before games and practices to encourage athletes to tell you about a possible concussion.Teach ways athletes can lower the chance for concussion.Post information about concussion in locker rooms or other places where your athletes practice and compete.Question 7: Subconcussive head impacts:

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Can be reduced by limiting collisions on the sports field.Question 8: Consider the following scenario: It is the last quarter of the championship game.Your best athlete is knocked down, and you think she may have hit her head. She continues playing, but you notice that she is not acting right. You call a time-out to talk to her. She says she is fine, and wants to keep playing. What should happen next?

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Require her to sit out for the rest of the day.Question 9: Which one of the answers below is a common symptom of concussion:

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Headache Question 10: Consider the following scenario: The team captain is out with a concussion she got 4 days ago. She is at school half days this week as part of her recovery. However, she wants to attend practice today to help support her teammates. What should happen next?

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Let her attend practice to cheer on her teammates. However, also let her know she can't return to sports

participation until she is back to her other regular activities (such as school).