Concussions

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

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

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 is the main issue addressed in the movie Concussion?

• CTE in football players and the NFL's response

• A documentary about crime scene in NFL context

• A love story between two doctors

• A mystery surrounding a dead person

What does CTE stand for?

• Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy

• Chronic Trigger Encephalopathy

• Chronic Trigger Endurance

• Concussion Traumatic Encephalopathy

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

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