Concussion

which is NOT a symptom of a concussion?

• Dizzy

• Headache

• Blurry vision

• ringing in the Ear

• cold chills

When can an Athlete return to practice and play after having a concussion?

• When they feel better and no longer have symptoms

• When the Coach is ready for them to play

• When the Athletic trainer says they are ready

• When they have a signed doctor's note releasing them and they have completed a Return to Play protocol.

What is NOT a symptom of a concussion?

• Confusion
• unequal pupils
• vomiting
• excessive energy

If a concussion is suspected

• immediately remove the athlete from play
• Do a concussion assesement at the end of the game
• Call EMS
• Elevate the legs

Concussion Symptoms-Physical

• Headache
• Sensativity to Light
• Dizziness
• All of the above

Which of the following are post-concussion syndromes except:

• Headaches
• Difficulty concentrating
• Emotional and cognitive problems
• all of them are true

True or False: athletes with concussion feel slower and have a difficult time performing tasks

• True
• False

True or False: After having your first concussion, you are at a lower risk of obtaining a second concussion.

• True
• False

How many symptoms do you need to be diagnosed with a concussion? 

• 1
• 2
• 3
• 5

True or False: Young brains take longer to recover from concussions than older ones

• True
• False