Cranial Nerves
Concussion symptoms
Return to play
EMR
Concussion testing
100

What is cranial nerve 1 (Olfactory) responsible for? 

Smell

100

What is a concussion? (medical definition)

Traumatic Brain injury (bruise to the brain)

100

When can an athlete start the return to play process?

When they are symptom free

100

Name 3 EMR careers

Firefighter, paramedic, EMT, 911 dispatcher, Doctor, Nurse, Physician Assistant

100

How would you check Cranial Nerve 5 (Trigeminal)? Demonstrate it

Face sensation, checking forehead, cheeks and jaw

200

What is cranial nerve 5 (Trigeminal) responsible for?

Sensations to face and chewing

200

What part of the SCAT 6 do you have the patient fill out? 

Their symptoms

200

Who need to sign off for an athlete to start return to play? 

A doctor

200

Name 3 personality qualities that an EMR professional should have?

Calm, Triage, able to handle high stress situations, able to multitask, etc.

200

What are you looking for during smooth pursuit?

Nystagmus and are their eyes tracking properly

300

What is cranial nerve 2 (Optic) responsible for? 

Vision

300

What are 3 red flags for concussions?

Neck P!, Seizure/ convulsion, Double vision, LOC, Vomiting, Visible skull deformity, Deteriorating conscious state, severe or increasing headache

300

What is the danger of an athlete going back too soon? 

Second impact syndrome

300

What is the first thing you do in an emergency situation

Call 911

300

What are the 3 stances for BESS?

Double leg, single leg, tandem

400

What is cranial nerve 8 (vestibulocochlear) responsible for?

Balance

400

What are Concussion Signs?

Inability to control emotions, poor balance, Nystagmus, (-) PEARL

400

What is second impact syndrome

A concussion on top of a concussion

400

What did the white papers do?

Criticized ambulances and Emergency response personnel for not being trained and providing quality care.... Congress then enacted EMS act

400

How do you check for PEARL? Demonstrate it properly

Moving a light in from the lateral corner of the eye and then repeating that motion for the other eye

500

What is Cranial Nerve 3 (Oculomotor) responsible for? 

PEARL

500

What are Concussion Symptoms?

Headache, Nausea, dizziness, sensitivity to light, sensitivity to sound

500

If an athlete experience symptoms at any point during the return to play protocol what do you do? 

Stop immediately, wait 24hrs, start back at beginning

500

What is it called when a medical professional has to stay I in their range of duties and skills that they are allowed to perform 

Scope of Practice

500

What is smooth pursuit? Demonstrate it properly

When you move your finger slowly in front of a patients eyes in a plus sign motion

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