NFHS COURSE NOTECARDS EXAM QUESTIONS

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NFHS COURSE NOTECARDS EXAM QUESTIONS

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Question 1: What are the causes of sudden cardiac arrest?

Answer:

• electrical problem

• structural problem

Question 2: What are concussion symptoms that are provided by the player?

Answer:

• headache
• nausea
• balance problems or dizziness
• double or fuzzy vision
• sensitivity to light or noise
• feeling sluggish
• feeling mentally foggy
• concentration or memory problems
• confusion

Question 3: What are the steps to the return to play activity program?

Answer:

• Light exercise...no weight lifting

• Begin running in the gym or on the field without a helmet or other protective equipment

• Start non-contact training drills in full uniform, Light weight training may begin

• Participation in full contact practice or training

• Get back into the game

Question 4: Strategies in preventing heat illnesses

Answer:

• starting with a progressive phase-in period for activity and equipment
• eliminating "daily double" practices on consecutive days
• putting limits on total practice times

Question 5: Players may have difficulty with what once they have a concussion?

Answer:

• concentration
• organization
• short and long term memory

Question 6: What is the #1 cause of death in the US and the #1 cause of death for student athletes

Answer:

Sudden Cardiac Arrest

Question 7: What are the 4 separate areas of function that a concussion affects

Answer:

• The way a person feels

• How they think

• Change in emotions

• Problems with sleep

Question 8: What do you do if a player collapses?

Answer:

• Call 9-1-1

• Send for an AED

• Start chest compressions

Question 9: What are the warning signs of sudden cardiac arrest?

Answer:

• fainting or seizures during exercise
• unexplained shortness of breath
• a racing heart
• dizziness
• chest pains
• extreme fatigue

Question 10: What is the "Heads Up" 4 step action plan?

Answer:

• Remove the player from play

• Ensure that the player is evaluated by an appropriate health care professional

• Inform the players' parents or guardians about the possible concussion and give them information on

concussions

• Keep the player out of play the day of the injury and until an appropriate health care professional

indicates they are symptom-free and give the okay to return to activity

Question 11: What is a concussion?

Answer:

a type of traumatic brain injury that interferes with he normal functions of the brain

Question 12: What are concussion signs? (observable)

Answer:

• appears dazed/stunned
• confused about assignment
• forgets plays
• unsure of game, score, opponent
• moves clumsy

• answers questions slowly
• shows behavior/personality changes
• can't recall events prior to or after the injury
• loss of consciousness

Question 13: What do medical emergencies include?

Answer:

• decreasing level of consciousness
• looks very drowsy and can't be awakened
• difficulty getting their attention
• irregularity in their breathing
• severe or worsening headaches
• weakness in an arm or leg
• persisten vomiting
• any seizures

Question 14: How is a concussion caused?

Answer:

caused by a bump, blow or jolt to the head or body, causing the head to move or stop rapidly

Question 15: What is sudden cardiac arrest?

Answer:

when the heart stops beating suddenly and unexpectedly

Question 16: What are 4 ways to keep athletes safe?

Answer:

• teach them ways to lower the chances of getting a concussion
• expect, model, and reinforce safe play
• set time aside throughout the season to educate athletes on concussions
• create an environment that includes positive messages on concussion reporting