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EXAM 1: CONCUSSION
Actual Qs and Ans Expert-Verified Explanation
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Question 1: What's the number 1 cause of concussion?
Answer:
Falls
Question 2: What long term changes can multiple concussions result in?
Answer:
Executive dysfunction and delayed information processing speed Question 3: If someone with a concussion has symptoms that last longer ___ days then they are considered to have post-concussion syndrome
Answer:
- Days
Question 4: All of the following are examples of somatic concussion symptoms except: -headache -dizziness -irritability -balance disruptions.
Answer:
Irritability is an example of affective concussion symptoms
Question 5: T/F: The severity of an injury increases the risk of an individual developing post concussion syndrome.
Answer:
False Question 6: (T/F) Concussions can occur due to a direct or indirect force to the head.
Answer:
Which of the following is not a possible cause of a concussion?-Falls -MVA/collisions -Sports injuries -Breaking a bone
Question 7: Breaking a bone
Answer:
List 4 possible cognitive symptoms of a concussion.
Question 8: When there is a loss of consciousness
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How long do concussions have to last with symptoms to move into post concussion syndrome?Question 9: A high school football player collided head on with another player. He has a headache and is unable to tell you where he is or what day it is; however, he did not lose consciousness. Should he be pulled from the game for a concussion even though there is no LOC?
Answer:
Yes. 90% of concussions do not result in LOC. The risk of severe injury from another hit to the head is too high. He should be referred to his primary care physician or ER for a full concussion evaluation/imaging.Question 10: T/F. Loss of consciousness is a good measure of severity of concussion.
Answer:
False. Loss of consciousness is not necessarily a measure of severity of concussion.
Question 11: What is the next step in the rehabilitation process after the athlete has had no activity according to the NFHS?
Answer:
Light aerobic activity 5-10 min progressing to 15-20 min next day Question 12: Loss of consciousness is a requirement to be diagnosed for a concussion (T/F)
Answer:
False
Question 13: True or False? CT scans are always used to diagnosed concussions.
Answer:
False Question 14: TRUE/FALSE: Second impact syndrome can lead to severe disability and can be fatal.
Answer:
True
Question 15: >7 Days
Answer:
T/F Concussion symptoms do not vary widely
Question 16: True
Answer:
Your patient sustains their first concussion a couple of months ago. They had a migraine with aura after the concussion and now c/o migraines occurring when they have any sort of impact to their head. This condition is known as?Question 17: Loss of consciousness is a good way to grade the severity of a concussion. T/F
Answer:
False Question 18: Return to play typically follows a 7-step process. Approximately how long should each step take?-12 hours -24 hours -72 hours -1 week
Answer:
24 hours Question 19: An athletic trainer evaluates an athlete after taking a blow to the head in football practice, the athlete scores presents with a normal score/evaluation. Should the athletic trainer allow the athlete return to play?
Answer:
No - but the athletic trainer should refer to their school/districts protocol Question 20: How long does it typically take for the brain to heal 90-95% during Post Concussion Syndrome?
Answer:
- months
Question 21: How do concussions typically occur to a person?
- Direct impact to the head
- Indirect force to the head
- Concussions are not life threatening and are not common
- Both A and B
Answer:
Both A and B Question 22: 3. (T/F) Single concussion does not correlate with long term neuropsychologic or cognitive problems?
Answer:
True Question 23: T/F: In order to sustain a concussion, there must be a direct impact to the head.
Answer:
False
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