Concussion test Athletic Training

Treat every head injury as if there is also a _______________!

• broken leg
• neck injury
• dislocation
• contusion

What is NOT a symptom of a concussion?

• Confusion
• unequal pupils
• vomiting
• excessive energy

What does S.I.S. stand for?

• Second impact syndrome
• Sally is sexy
• Stupid Idiots Salivate
• Second impact Society

What is the main cause of S.I.S?

• sustaining the first blow to the head
• a mild hit to the abdomen
• receiving a second blow to the head before the concussion has healed
• getting hit really hard

Post traumatic amnesia is

• confusion that follows a brain injury
• not remembering the night before
• getting hit in the head by someone you do not know
• absolutely no clue

How many levels of concussion are there?

• 1
• 3
• 4
• 2

A hematoma is

• a collection of fluid under the brain stem
• I have no idea
• An injury that causes spinal fluid to accumulate
• Blood that accumulates in one spot from a broken blood vessel

The only effective treatment for a hematoma is

• ice
• compress
• elevate
• surgery

When can an athlete who sustained concussion return to play?

• when the coach feels they are ready
• when the player feels they are ready
• when cleared by a Dr.
• when their parents say it is ok