Concussion Protocols L2

is a mild form of traumatic brain injury that changes the way a person's brain normally works.

• Migraine

• Severe Headache

• Cranial bump

• Concussion

Signs and symptoms of a concussion only appear right after an injury.

• True

• False

All of the following are symptoms of a concussion except:

• Headaches

• Diplopia

• Hyperacusis

• Dispepsia

What are the two inherent problems with the concept of concussions being an athletic issue

• There are more types of medical injuries than concussion

• Life exists outside of athletics

• Monitoring and follow up of concussions

• Concussions only occur in athletic settings

Difficulties learning associated with concussion include:

• Light and noise sensitivity

• Cognitive Fatigue

• Attention deficits

• Slower processing speeds

• Normal Memory

There is a need for guidelines to support all students in their return to the educational environment after sustaining a concussion.

• True

• False

An organization's set of policies, tools, and assessments for caring for a concussion.

• Concussion

• Concussion Protocol

• Natasha's Law

• Concussion Stakeholders

A concussion policy implies a strict, written policy that instructs healthcare providers to treat every patient and every concussion the same, but a concussion protocol is used to ensure everyone involved knows what to do when a concussion happens

• True

• False

Answer explanation

A concussion protocol implies a strict, written policy that instructs healthcare providers to treat every patient and every concussion the same

A concussion policy is used to ensure everyone involved knows what to do when a concussion happens.

Addresses return to play and requires a student to be removed immediately from play if a coach, physician, advanced practice nurse, athletic trainer, neuropsychologist, physician assistant, or the student's parent suspects a concussion

• Concussion Protocol

• Concussion Policy

• Natasha's Law

• Concussion Return to Play Policy

The student cannot practice or compete again until

• Being evaluated by a treating physician

• Completed a return to play protocol

• Written statement by a the physician clearing him to return to sport

• Student and Parent's acknowledgement of completion of the RTP