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WorksheetsConcussion Assesment
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 20mins
A concussion is caused by a blow to the head, face, neck, or somewhere else on the body that causes the head and brain to move rapidly back and forth.
True
False
Falls, motor vehicle accidents and sports injuries are the most common reasons for concussion.
True
False
If you get concussed, you are not at risk for getting another brain injury and it is safe to return to play
Yes
No
Which is not a sign of a concussion.
Poor balance or coordination
Slow or slurred speech
Enhanced concentration
Delayed responses to questions
Sleep disturbance
Which is not a physical symptom of a Concussion
Headache
Blurred vision
Nausea/vomiting
Dizziness; lack of balance
Lack of smell
What is a cognitive impact of a concussion?
Clarity of thought
Inability to think clearly, confusion and inability to concentrate
Being able to organize better
What is an Emotional impact of being concussed?
Feeling friendly
Looking to make new friends
Easily irritated, sadness and nervousness or anxiety
Having a concussion can cause sleep problems, like.
Insomnia
Difficultly falling to sleep
No change in sleep pattern
Why is a concussion difficult to diagnose? check all that apply
No visible injury like a broken bone or bruise - can mean it goes undetected
Symptoms can take weeks/months to appear and may appear in stages; may be a little different for everyone
Concussed individuals may not recognize or admit to having symptoms
Actually you can take a simple test to accurately diagnose a concussion
If you suspect a person has a concussion (check all that apply)
Remove the individual from any activity. Symptoms may worsen after the event.
Do not leave the individual alone; monitor signs and symptoms.
The individual should be evaluated by a medical doctor or nurse practitioner as soon as possible.
The individual must not return to activity until receiving medical clearance by a physician.
If the game is important have them return to play to take one for the team
Check all warning signs that might be present in the first 24-48 hours after injury (don't check the wrong answer!)
Individual complains of neck pain, Increasing confusion or irritability, Repeated vomiting
Individual complains of stomach pain, thinking clearly, having a feeing of omniscient thought
Seizure or convulsion, weakness or tingling/burning in arms or legs
Fainting, blacking out, can’t be woken up, severe or increasing headache, unusual behavior change, double vision, slurred speech
What is the best treatment for a concussion
Rest and relaxation with minimal activity
Getting back into action
I.C.E. Ice, compression, elongation
You should drive if you have a concussion!
True
False
It is okay to drink or smoke cannabis if you have a concussion
True
False
The return to play protocol starts with
Running at full speed with out pain
Daily activities do not provoke symptoms.
You can tolerate loud music
What are the 6 return to play protocols?
Post concussive symptoms impact the...
Emotional, behavioral, cognitive and physical domains
Happy, sad, angry, content
Limbic system
Post concussive syndrome is made worse by
Rest
Stress and being tired
What type of injury is a concussion?
A injury to the limbic system
A mild to severe traumatic brain injury
A minor headache
What would you do if your friend was hit in the head and you thought they had a concussion?
