Concussion Quiz

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• Axial Load
• Proper mechanics
• Bilateral Load

You only have a concussion if you have loose consciousness.  

• True
• False

What is NOT a symptom of a concussion?

• Confusion
• unequal pupils
• vomiting
• excessive energy

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

• broken leg
• neck injury
• dislocation
• contusion

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

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

RTP Stands for 

• Running To Play 
• Return to Provider
  
• Return to Play 
• Research Training Program

CTE (chronic traumatic encephalopathy) is a physical disease brought about by…..

• A total of five or more concussions.
• The release of spinal fluid into the cranial cavity.
• The brain's inability to adapt to new environments.
• A “sludge build up” created by tau proteins that are released into the brain after a concussive or subconcussive blow to the head.  

When is an athlete allowed to compete after their first concussion? 

• at least a week 
• at least a year
• symptoms are completely gone
• at least a month