Concussion Unit Test

Define concussion.

Who wrote the original return to play guidelines for concussions?

• Dr. Ann McKee

• Chris Nowinski

• Dr. Omalu

• Dr. Robert Cantu

When did the NFL give a million dollars to the fund research on concussions/CTE?

• March 2009

• December 2010

• March 2010

• August 2010

_____ are produced in the brain when someone has CTE and strangles brain cells.

Which part of the brain is responsible for breathing?

• cerebellum

• frontal lobe

• brain stem

• parietal lobe

Which of the following could be a concussion symptom?

• headaches

• sensitivity to light

• attention problems

• all of the above

What causes the symptoms of concussion?

• A head impact shakes the brain & forms bruises on the brain's surface

• A head impact shakes the brain & stretches and tears fragile brain cells

• A head impact causes brain to swell and interrupts normal functions

• An impact to the head dislodges cells in the brain, disrupting normal circuitry

What part of the brain is responsible for your balance and coordination?

• parietal lobe

• brain stem

• cerebellum

• frontal lobe

ODD MAN OUT. Which of the following statements about concussions is false.

• Most concussions fully heal within a matter of days or weeks.

• You should wake a concussed person that is sleeping up every two hours.

• You do not have to hit your head to develop a concussion.

• Most concussions are never reported.

When did Chris Nowinski publish "Head Games: Football's Concussion Crisis from the NFL to Youth Leagues"?

• March 2007

• August 2007

• October 2006

• November 2007