50 U.S. Troops Now Diagnosed With Brain Injuries After Missile Attack

50 U.S. Troops Now Diagnosed With Brain Injuries After Missile Attack

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The number of US service members diagnosed with traumatic brain injuries after Iran's missile strike has increased to 50. Initially, no injuries were reported, but the numbers have been revised multiple times. The attack was a response to the US killing Iran's top military commander. Concussion symptoms can take time to appear, and the military continues to screen personnel. Over 30 injured members have returned to duty, but more diagnoses are expected.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the initial number of traumatic brain injuries reported after Iran's missile strike?

None

34

11

50

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the initial statement from President Trump and the Pentagon regarding the January 8th strike?

11 soldiers were injured

No American soldiers were injured

34 soldiers were injured

50 soldiers were injured

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does the CDC say about the appearance of concussion symptoms?

They can take weeks or months to appear

They appear immediately

They appear within a day

They never appear

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How many service members had returned to their posts in Iraq as of Tuesday?

More than 30

More than 50

More than 20

More than 40

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What action is the military taking for those within the blast radius?

Screening for symptoms

Sending them home

Ignoring them

Providing immediate treatment

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