Concussion

Which of the following is NOT a potential cause of an athlete's concussion?

• a.) An athlete uses their head to hit a soccer ball into the net for a winning goal

• b.) An athlete is hit in the head with a rubber lacrosse ball

• c.) An athlete hits their head on the turf after making a tackle during a football game

• d.) An athlete plays lacrosse when they have bronchitis, against doctor's orders

Which of the following is NOT a sign of a concussion?

• Headaches and Confusion

• Increased Attention and Improved Focus

• Amnesia and Memory Problems

• Nausea and Vomitting

How long can symptoms of a concussion last?

• a.) Four Days

• b.) Two Weeks

• c.) Five Months

• d.) All of the above

• e.) None of the above

Which of the following is FALSE regarding concussions?

• Suffering from a concussion can hamper the eyesight of a player.

• Every person's timeline for return is exactly the same after suffering a concussion.

• A doctor can allow an athlete to return back to activity after suffering a concussion.

• After suffering a second concussion, the chances of suffering another third concussion can increase.

Which of the following statements about concussion is true?

• A person with a concussion will always lose consciousness briefly.

• A person must have to be hit with a great deal of force to sustain a concussion.

• A concussion is a type of traumatic brain injury.

• It is safe for a person who may have a concussion to immediately resume whatever activity he or she was engaged in when the injury occurred.

Briefly summarize the plot of the movie Concussion.

• The movie Concussion is a romantic comedy about a couple overcoming relationship challenges

• The movie Concussion is about Dr. Bennet Omalu's discovery of the link between football-related head trauma and brain damage, and his fight to raise awareness despite NFL opposition.

• Concussion follows the story of a group of friends on a road trip across the country

• Concussion is a science fiction film set in a dystopian future

What does CTE stand for?

• Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy

• Chronic Trigger Encephalopathy

• Chronic Trigger Endurance

• Concussion Traumatic Encephalopathy

If you suspect that one of your athletes has sustained a concussion, what would need to happen?

• Leave them alone in the locker room while they change. It is ok to head back out to watch the rest of the game.

• The individual should not be evaluated by a medical doctor or nurse practitioner, they did not lose consciousness.

• Return the individual to their activity, running will help with their symptoms.

• The individual must not return to activity until receiving medical clearance by a physician.

Which human body system is most adversely affected by a concussion?

• Circulatory

• Nervous

• Immune

• Skeletal

• Endocrine

Which of the following occurs when an athlete sustains two concussions within a short period of time, but the second concussive event occurs prior to the healing of the first concussion. This triggers devastating metabolic brain changes that ultimately lead to brain hemorrhage.

• Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS)

• Post Concussion Syndrome (PCS)

• Second Impact Syndrome

• Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy (CTE)