Concussion Pre-Assessment

True or False? Signs of a concussion always show immediately (within 5 minutes) of injury.

• true

• false

Concussions can have short- or long-term effects on an athlete’s: Select the best answer.

• sleep

• mood

• learning

• feelings

• all of the above

Athletes should return to sports after a concussion once: Select the best answer.

• They pass a concussion test given by the coach

• the athlete feels better and wants to return to practice and games

• they have been cleared by their healthcare provider

• they have rested for 72 hours

Which of the following is a sign of a medical emergency for which you should call 911 due to a possible serious brain injury? Select the best answer.

• Nausea

• light sensitivity

• seizures

• dizziness

Which phrase best completes the sentence? Coaches are responsible for: Select the best answer.

• Diagnosing concussion if medical staff are not available on site.

• Removing a child from a practice or game after a possible concussion.

• • Leaving a practice or game to bring a child with a possible concussion home as quickly as possible.

• Deciding when a child with a concussion is ok to restart practices and games.

Which of the following best represents promotion of concussion safety among a community of athletes, coaches, parents, and others? Select the best answer.

• • Encouraging use of safety equipment, prioritizing winning over safety, encouraging optional reporting of concussions.

• • Rewarding safe play, encouraging reporting of concussions, creating safe sporting environments.

• Rewarding reporting of concussions, ignoring unsafe play, reminding kids that head hits may or may not be a big deal.