PLTW Concussion

One of the following symptoms can be a sign for a concussion:

• Head impact but no loss of consciousness

• Breaking a leg.

• Fracture of the skull

• Brain hemorrhage

With rest and gradual return to activity, the symptoms of a concussion can disappear and the brain can fully heal:

• True

• False

Following a concussion, it is recommended to stay away from daily activities such as driving for at least:

• One day

• You can drive immediately after a concussion

• Two years

• Two weeks

Concussions can be easily diagnosed using conventional brain imaging techniques like MRI's, CT scans or ultrasounds:

• True

• False

Concussions are considered a form of:

• Sever traumatic brain injury

• Moderate traumatic brain injury

• Mild traumatic brain injury

• Ischemic brain injury

A concussion is a type of brain injury that disrupts normal brain function caused by a blow to the head.

• True

• False

Check all that apply: What are some of the signs of a concussion?

• Headache/Pressure in head

• Bleeding

• Bothered by light and/or noises

• All of the above

Headache, nausea, and feeling tired are symptoms of concussion

• true

• false

Doctors usually tell teens with concussions to rest, get plenty of sleep, cut back on physical and mental activity, and reduce or avoid screen time (including video games and social media) while they are recovering from a concussion

• True

• False

A concussion is a type of traumatic brain injury that is caused by a blow to the head or an injury that makes the head move back and forth with a lot of force.

• True

• False