CONCUSSION IN SPORTS QUIZ EXAM QUESTIONS

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CONCUSSION IN SPORTS QUIZ EXAM QUESTIONS

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Question 1: How can a concussion be identified?

• A doctor needs to look at CT or MRI scans of a student's brain.
• Watching for different types of signs or symptoms after a student gets a hit to the head or

body.

• Wait for an student to report that they may have a concussion.

Answer:

Watching for different types of signs or symptoms after a student gets a hit to the head or body.Question 2: Which of the following are symptoms of a concussion that a student may describe?

• The student complains of shoulder pain that radiates down the arm to a tingling feeling in the

fingers.

• The student feels weak, tired, and has stopped sweating.
• The student states the lights hurt their eyes, they feel confused and complain of a headache.

Answer:

The student states the lights hurt their eyes, they feel confused and complain of a headache.Question 3: What is the first thing you should do as a coach when one of your students has sustained a bump or blow to the head or body and isn't acting right?

• Immediately rush a student to the hospital.
• Allow the student to finish out the quarter/period/half, etc. and then take the student for a

medical examination.

• Remove the student from play and look for signs and symptoms of a concussion.

Answer:

Remove the student from play and look for signs and symptoms of a concussion.Question 4: Which of the following would indicate a medical emergency that requires activating EMS/calling 9-1-1?

• The student seems slightly off balance, complains of a headache, did not lose consciousness,

but just "isn't feeling right."

• The student lost consciousness, is vomiting persistently and seems to become increasingly

more confused and restless.

• The student complains of a headache and appears slightly dazed or stunned.

Answer:

The student lost consciousness, is vomiting persistently and seems to become increasingly more confused and restless.

Question 5: When can concussions occur?

• Only when playing full contact sports.
• Only when an student isn't wearing a helmet.
• Only when the individual who was hit or jolted loses consciousness.
• In any organized or unorganized recreational sport or activity.

Answer:

In any organized or unorganized recreational sport or activity.

Question 6: How can you help prevent concussions?

• Talking to students about ways to lower the chance for hits to the head.
• Talk about concussion only at the start of the season.
• Let students know that only helmets can prevent concussion.

Answer:

Talking to students about ways to lower the chance for hits to the head.Question 7: The student shall be removed from play and the student's parents should be alerted about a possible concussion immediately following the game or practice - before allowing the child to go home. What other elements make up "HEADS UP" Action Plan?

• Ensure that the participant is evaluated by a health care professional.
• Keep the participant out of play the day of the injury and until an appropriate health care

professional says the player is symptom-free and it's OK to return to play.

• Both A and B.

Answer:

Both A and B

Question 8: If a student returns to sports while still recovering from a concussion, it may:

• Take longer for the student to feel better.
• Put the student at risk for more serious injury.
• Both A and B.

Answer:

Both A and B Question 9: In general, how long should the return to play process take for an student to complete?

• One day.
• One week.
• A week or more.

Answer:

A week or more.