CONCUSSION WISE AT EXAM QUESTIONS

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CONCUSSION WISE AT EXAM QUESTIONS

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Question 1: obtain a detailed history

Answer:

HA caused by other factors, but see if linked to a traumatic event

Question 2: risk factors for concussion

Answer:

history of previous concussion position and style of play youth athletes- more prolonged recovery ADHD hx of migraine headaches greater number and severity and duration of symptoms are predictors of prolonged recovery pre injury mood disorders and ADD/ADHD and migraine headaches can complicate diagnosis and management

Question 3: SCAT includes what

Answer:

Glasgow coma scale Memory modified Maddocks question symptoms evaluation standard assessment of concussion (SAC) Neck examination

Balance Error scoring system (BESS) Coordination examination delayed recall evaluation

Question 4: do what first with an athlete during evaluation

Answer:

consider immediate life threats, airway, circulation and breathing

Question 5: maddocks questions

Answer:

what venue what half what team did you play last did you win last game who scored

Question 6: what do you assume with concussions in related to musculoskeletal

Answer:

assume a cervical spine injury until proven otherwise

Question 7: Impact testing, SCAT and balance error assessment testing

Answer:

baseline testing

Question 8: looking for

Answer:

MOI changes in behavior abnormal body language confusion repeating questions unusual behavior of teammates remarks from coaches

Question 9: reasons why female have higher concussion rates in similar sports

Answer:

soccer and basketball for women football and lacrose for men football highest of all

lower head mass, weaker neck muscles and decreased reporting rates in boy concussion rates

Question 10: MRI and CAT scans are or are not used to diagnose concussions?

Answer:

no they are not diagnostic tools for concussions no abnormalities are seen on standard imaging

Question 11: second impact syndrome

Answer:

occur when athlete sustains a second blow to the head before first concussion is healed Question 12: 1.6 to 3.8 million sports related concussion diagnosed each year. How many undiagnosed

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225,000- 2.25 million Question 13: even a minor blow can cause Second impact syndrome and what is mortality rate?

Answer:

mortality rate is 50% - 100%

Question 14: Glasgow coma scale

Answer:

best eye response verbal response motor response max is 15

Question 15: caused by what

Answer:

direct blow to head, face neck rapid onset of impairment of neurological function s and S develop over hours and days reflect functional

Question 16: Preparation for concussion management involves what

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• prevention

• preparedness

• response

• recovery/RTP

Question 17: what is the neurometabolic cascade of the concussion?

Answer:

sudden release of neurotransmitters efflux (out) of potassium influx (in) of calcium increase in Na K+ activity increased ATP produced, decrease in cerebral blood flow depressed metabolism elevated calcium can lead to cell death, impaired connectivity Question 18: school nurse, guidance counselor, educators need to know of accommodations including

Answer:

excused absense frequent breaks from studying postponent of exam extended time to complete exams accommodations to address sensitivity and light and sound

Question 19: know athletes

Answer:

know mannerisms personalities changes in emotions

Question 20: Post injury care and recovery

Answer:

physical and cognitive rest avoid testing, texting, video games, television, and f/U with physician and trained in the management of concussion or other licensed trained provider