Concussions

Isla, Aria, and Anika are high school students who love to play soccer. During a match, Aria got a concussion. Why is Aria, being a teenager, more vulnerable to the effects of the concussion?

• Her brain is less resilient because she is a teenager

• As a teenager, she is more prone to accidents

• She has weaker cognitive abilities because she is a teenager

• Her frontal lobe areas are developing rapidly as she is a teenager

During a school sports event, Abigail, Oliver, and Lily, along with other athletes, suffered concussions. What did the electrophysical evaluations indicate for all these athletes?

• No injurious effects

• Mild injurious effects

• Moderate injurious effects

• Severe injurious effects

During a school football match, Michael accidentally bumped his head against the goal post. His friend Maya noticed that he seemed a bit disoriented. What should Evelyn, their team coach, do next if she suspects a concussion?

• Give him over-the-counter painkillers

• Seek medical evaluation

• Let him continue playing

• Wait for the symptoms to disappear

Luna, Mia, and Jackson are playing a game of soccer. During the game, Jackson gets hit in the head with the ball. What can make a difference in identifying and treating Jackson's potential concussion?

• Taking over-the-counter painkillers

• Avoiding all physical activities

• Having baseline tests of mental functioning

• Wearing helmets properly

In a school football match, Mia, Luna, and Avery are participating. What should the school do to prevent them from getting concussions?

• Increasing the use of protective gear during the match

• Banning all sports activities in the school

• Providing more medical facilities in the school

• Educating Mia, Luna, Avery, their parents, and coaches about the risks and prevention of concussions

Tags

NGSS.HS-PS2-3

Fact or Fiction: Athlete's who get a concussion can return to play once they "feel better".

• Fact

• Fiction

Fact or Fiction: A concussion is an injury to the brain.

• Fact

• Fiction

Fact or Fiction: You can get a concussion without being hit in the head.

• Fact

• Fiction

Fact or Fiction: Concussion and mild Traumatic Brain Injuries are NOT the same thing

• Fact

• Fiction

Fact or Fiction: Parents and/or coaches can diagnose a concussion.

• Fact

• Fiction