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WorksheetsConcussions
Total questions: 27
Worksheet time: 14mins
Brain cells are called ...
cardiac cells
skull cells
neurons
white blood cells
Which of the following BEST describes a CONCUSSION?
A sudden impact to the body/head causing the brain to hit the skull
A sudden impact to the body/head that hurts
A sudden impact to the body/head that always leads to CTE
A sudden impact to the body/head that makes you go unconscious
Which of the following are symptoms of a concussion? (Check all that apply)
headache
blurred vision / balance problems
memory / thinking problems
sudden impact to the head
CTE stands for ...
Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy
Chronic Tension Encephalopathy
Concussion Trauma Experience
None of these
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
Concussions may be caused by falls, bumps or blows to the head and even a blow to your body if it causes the brain to move.
true
false
Getting hit in the head does not cause a concussion unless the person loses consciousness
true
false
Concussions are less dangerous to children and teens because their brains are able to recover faster
true
false
You can get a concussion playing any sport
true
false
Headache, nausea, and feeling tired are symptoms of concussion
true
false
Repeated concussions are ok as long as there has been plenty of time between concussive events
true
false
What lobe is in the back of the head?
Frontal
Temporal
Parietal
Occipital
These sports have the highest rates of concussions
swimming, yoga, track, basketball
basketball, baseball, ice and field hockey, football
ultimate frisbee, lacrosse, soccer, swimming
football, ice and field hockey, lacross, and soccer
Concussions can also happen from car or bike accidents, fights, and falls
True
False
Concussions affect what system?
Circulatory
Respiratory
Nervous
Skeletal
Concussion may lead to what disease:
Cancer
CTE
Heart Disease
Emphysema
Which may be sensitive during a concussion:
Temperature
Taste
Sight and sound
Pressure
A concussion occurs when your brain:
brain is sleeping
brain is over used
shifts and bumps against your skull
temperature is too high
If you received a hit to the head you should:
Get information from the internet
See a doctor
Shake it off and continue
All of these
Wearing a helmet will prevent a concussion.
True
False
The best way to recover from any concussion is to:
Get plenty of rest
Get back into exercising
Wait at least 24 hours to play again
Take medication
Trouble balancing and a persisstant headache could be a sign that you have a concussion.
True
False
Are there concussion proof helmets?
Yes
No
What lobe is responsible for behavior and personality?
Frontal
Temporal
Parietal
Occipital
What lobe is responsible for hearing?
Frontal
Temporal
Parietal
Occipital
What lobe is responsible for reading and writing?
Frontal
Temporal
Parietal
Occipital
What lobe is in the back of the head?
Frontal
Temporal
Parietal
Occipital
