Risk Factors
what kind of sports increase the risk of concussion
high contact sports
blunt trauma causing impact deceleration of the brain leading to injured neural tissue is called_
concussion
what is anisicoria
unequal pupil size, dilated pupil usually on side of injury
Pain medication should never be given after a concussion
False
What is cranial nerve I
olfactory
What is the age group that most commonly get concussion?
teens and young adults
what is post-concussive syndrome
complication following concussion that appears mild at the time of injury
(does not involve loss of consciousness)
What is contrecoup?
brain has been injured directly opposite from the point of trauma
Helmets are the best way to prevent concussion
False
lateral eye movement is what cranial nerve
abducences (VI)
2 ways to reduce the risk of a brain injury?
increase cervical strength
proper technique
what is a subdural hematoma
blunt trauma causing impact deceleration forces that tear vessels between the dura mater and the brain
what is nystagmus
involuntary, rapid and repetitive movement of the eyes
Cognitive issues is the most important sign of a brain injury
false, they are all important
what is the action of cranial nerve V
jaw movement and facial sensation
People 75 years and older vulnerable to concussions due to _
falling
what is second impact syndrome
blunt trauma causing impact deceleration of the brain TWICE, second one occurring prior to full recovery from the first concussion
anterograde amnesia is _
the inability to retain new information
Post-concussion syndrome symptoms can last months
true
what is the difference between glossopharyngeal and hypo glossopharyngeal
glossopharyngeal is saying ahhh and swallowing
hypo glossopharyngeal is tongue movement
what can prolong symptoms of a concussion
under age of 18
any mental disorders
loss of concussnes
Blunt trauma causing a tear in the meningeal arteries is called_
epidural hematoma
what is chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE)
degenerative disease of the brain caused by repeated head trauma
Patients can go into shock following a concussion
True
which cranial nerves are motor and sensory
trigeminal (V), facial (VII), glossopharyngeal (IX), vagus (X)