Head and Face Injuries Test

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Which of these bones is located near the ear?

• a. frontal
• b. temporal
• c. parietal
• d. sphenoid

Which of these is NOT used to prevent head injuries?

• a. Wear properly fitted helmets.
• b. Wear a mouth guard.
• c. Follow the rules of sport and learn the skills of the sport.
• d. Securely fit neck rolls/collars.

What does elevated blood pressure mean when there is a head injury?

• a. A hematoma is building inside the skull.
• b. A concussion is present.
• c. A sinus infection is starting.
• d. A scalp laceration has caused significant blood loss.

What are the signs of a second-degree concussion?

• a. There is no loss of consciousness, and the athlete's symptoms (e.g., dizziness) or abnormalities (e.g., loss of balance) are resolved in less than 15 minutes.
• b. The athlete is unconscious for any length of time.
• c. There is no loss of consciousness, but the athlete's symptoms and abnormalities last longer than 15 minutes.
• d. The athlete shows no signs and symptoms at all.

How does an athletic trainer assess for concussion using computers?

• a. pupil testing
• b. ImPACT testing
• c. SCAT testing
• d. ACT Testing

What is the treatment for a second-degree concussion?

• a. The athlete is kept out of competition and evaluated by a physician.
• b. The athlete is returned to play once he can remember the time and place.
• c. The athletes is kept out for the remainder of the season.
• d. The athlete can choose when to return to play.

If battle sign is present, what injury has occurred?

• a. hematoma
• b. a fracture of the skull
• c. brain bruise
• d. stroke

Why should an athlete be cleared by a physician before returning to participation after a head injury?

• a. Only a physician can determine if there are any underlying issues that would prevent the athlete from returning to competition.
• b. The physician can make money by ordering tests for the athlete.
• c. The physician knows the athlete's history.
• d. The physician should not return the athlete.