WorksheetsConcussion Quiz
Total questions: 31
Worksheet time: 1hrs 4mins
Do concussions always present the same way?
Yes
No
When should a baseline test be conducted?
Immediately after any hit to the head
At the start of the season, before any injuries occur
At the end of the season, whether or not an injury occurred
Only after a hit to the head that results in altered brain function
If an athlete has concussion symptoms during concussion protocol what happens?
They have to start protocol all over
They have to go see a neurologists
The repeat the same step from the day before.
They continue on to the next step
What does VOMS stand for?
Various Ocular Motor Systems
Vacatioing Octupus Mansion Sanctuary
Vestibular Occular Motor Sensitivity
Verticle Obstacles Manipulation System
The lobe that processes what I see is the
frontal
parietal
occipital
temporal
Which lobe is responsible for thinking, personality, decision making ad learning?
Parietal Lobe
Temporal Lobe
Frontal Lobe
Occipital Lobe
This part of my brain is related to fine motor skills, balance, coordination.
brain stem
pons
midbrain
cerebellum
Responsible for processing all of our sensory input from our environment.
Parietal Lobe
Frontal Lobe
Occipital Lobe
Temporal Lobe
What part of the brain is highlighted?
Brain stem
Frontal
Temporal
Cerebellum
What part of the brain is Letter A pointing to?
Temporal lobL
Occipital Lobe
Parietal Lobe
Frontal Lobe
1.) A concussion occurs every time a person gets hit on the head.
True
False
6.) Which of the following is caused by repeated blows to the head and body, resulting in damaged neurons and TAU protein deposits and waste build up in brain tissue?
a.) Alzheimer's Disease
b.) ALS (Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis)
c.) Post Concussion Syndrome
d.) Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy
12.) 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
Symptoms can include mood swings, fatigue, and trouble focusing in class.
Concussions cannot be diagnosed with the use of MRI or CT machines
15.) Why is it hard to diagnose a football player with Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy?
a.) Many athletes are non-compliant and don't report their symptoms
b.) There aren't many doctors trained in the art of diagnosing CTE
c.) The examination takes too much time away from sports
d.) CTE can only be confirmed through an examination after death
Which of the following statements about second impact syndrome is TRUE?
Second impact syndrome is not a risk associated with football players.
It is a second hit to the head after the first concussion has fully healed.
Second Impact syndrome can result in long-term brain damage or death.
All of the above
If an athletic trainer chooses not to follow concussion protocol, what type of negligence have they committed?
Nonfeasance
Misfeasance
Malfeasance
Gross Negligence
19.) 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.
a.) Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS)
b.) Post Concussion Syndrome (PCS)
c.) Second Impact Syndrome
d.) Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy (CTE)
In the state of AR what is an athlete required to do before they can officially start concussion protocol?
Go to the doctor
Complete one day of school
Complete one day of school and remain symptom free for 24 hours
Pass a SCAT 5 and VOMS
Athletes under the age of (a) are most likely to suffer from second impact syndrome.
At Lakeside High School it is recommend an athlete begin protocol with in _____ of concussion or they are referred to a specialists.
5 days
1 month
1 week
None of the above
Match the concussion protocol steps
Step 1
Full day at school, no symptoms for 24 hours, light to moderate cardiovascular work
Step 2
Moderate to heavy cardiovascular work with no symptoms
Step 3
Drills, skill work and lift weight. No contact and no symptoms
Step 4
Game like drills moderate contact with no symptoms
Step 5
Full day practice with no concussion symptoms
In the State of Arkansas which is NOT true?
A physician can write an excuse for an athlete to skip return to play protocol.
If an athlete displays signs or symptoms of a concussion during an event they are not allowed to return to play
Athletic Trainers can diagnosis, manage, and run RTP for concussions
An athlete must attend school in order to pass each day of the protocol when school is in session.
Name the type of concussion test. This test uses short term memory, balance, and symptoms to deterime in an athlete has a concussion. (a)
Name the concussion test. This concussion tests how well the eyes, ears, and brain are working together. (a)
Pick one of the following. VOMS, SCAT 5 or sideline testing and tell me 2 pros and 2 cons about this concussion test.
Besides a headache, tell me three symptoms that an individual with a concussion can experience?
List 3 things you learned during the concussion unit that you did not previously know.
In 2-3 sentences tell me what happend to Zach Towers?
