After a concussion, when can teens return to the football field?

Which of the following is NOT suggested by the article?

• Suffering from a concussion hampers the eyesight of a player.
• After suffering a concussion, the chances of suffering another one increase.
• Most doctors are not sure when is the right time to suggest a player quit playing.
• There is no set timeline for when a player can return to the field after suffering a concussion.

Select the paragraph from the section "Second-Impact Syndrome" that gives reasons WHY high school players are more prone to concussions than college players.

• paragraph 12
• paragraph 3
• paragraph 14
• paragraph 17

According to the article, all of the following are symptoms of concussions EXCEPT:

• sensitivity to light
• sensitivity to sound
• trouble making quick decisions
• trouble figuring out basic concepts

Select the option that BEST provides an accurate summary of the article.

• High school football players are more likely to suffer concussions than college-level players and currently there is no way to really tell when it is safe for them to play again.
• Due to growing awareness of the damage caused by concussions, parents and doctors are conducting several tests to find the right time for players to play again.
• Owing to an increase in players suffering concussions, several schools have made computerized assessments necessary to rejoin the team.
• Owing to a large number of cases of concussions in high school players, everyone is now more aware and cautious while dealing with head injuries.

Which of the following sentences from the article BEST supports the main idea?

• But it's what happens afterward that is less precise, because it is not clear when a high school player is ready to return to the football field after suffering a head injury.
• Osborn, on the other hand, recommends that a child sit out at least six weeks after suffering a concussion, even if it's mild.
• Missouri says a player must be removed from competition for only 24 hours before evaluation, while Kansas has no such timetable.
• The process of rejoining the team, which Watson did the following Wednesday, after it was determined he did not have a concussion, has new guidelines.

Select the paragraph from the section "Watching Concussions Closely" that shows that, earlier, not much thought was given to when it's safe for kids to play again.

• paragraph 8
• paragraph 5
• paragraph 7
• paragraph 6

Select the sentence from the article that is LEAST important to include in its summary.

• There is no agreement on when a high school player is ready to return to the football field after suffering a head injury.
• High school players receive inconsistent treatment for concussions.
• Brian Mahaffey wrote an article about concussions in the journal Missouri Medicine last year.
• Osborn recommends that a child sit out at least six weeks after suffering a concussion, even if it's mild.

Re-read the following sentences from the article. A year ago, Mychal suffered a concussion in a game that rendered him temporarily unable to walk or speak. Memory loss followed, forcing him to drop two high school classes, while extreme sensitivity to light and sound prevented him from attending his team’s games, even as a spectator. The word rendered most likely means

• to pay attention to
• to destroy completely
• to criticize greatly
• to cause to become

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The author of the article most likely included the personal stories about Mychal Shaw, Alex Kunz, and Josh Watson in order to

• evaluate how they got concussions.
• analyze the new process of rejoining the team.
• inquire about how concussions. happen
• explain how concussions impact real life people.