Pathophysiology
Diagnosis
Signs/Symptoms
Athletes and Concussion
Treatment
100
The gender of athlete most likely to sustain a concussion
What is female athletes?
100
How many symptoms are needed to diagnose concussion? A. 1 persistent symptom B. 3 persistent symptoms C. 5 persistent symptoms D. Loss of consciousness + 2 symptoms
What is "A" - 1 persistent symptom
100
What is the most common concussion symptom? A. Ongoing dizziness B. Severe or persistent headache C. Confusion D. Persistent nausea
What is "B" - severe or persistent headache
100
American Football Quarterback, spent the majority of his career with the Green Bay Packers but also played with the Atlanta Falcons, New York Jets and Minnesota Vikings. He was sacked 525 times in his career. The last play of his career in 2010 he sustained a concussion so severe he did not remember which team he was playing....
Who is Brett Favre?
100
The most common treatment for concussion.... A. Medication B. Physical Therapy C. Physical rest D. Cognitive rest
What is " physical rest" (it is important to note that cognitive rest is now recognized as just as important as physical rest)
200
A common piece of athletic equipment that is often mistakenly thought to prevent concussion
What is a helmet?
200
What is the best way to diagnose concussion in the Emergency Room? A. MRI B. CT C. X-ray D. None of the above
What is "D" - none of the above
200
Concussion symptoms are divided into which 4 categories? A. Emotional, Cognitive, Physical, Sleep B. Sleep, Physical, Hereditary, Cognitive C. Physical, Emotional, Cognitive, Balance
What is "A" - Emotional, Cognitive, Physical, Sleep
200
After leading the Dallas Cowboys to 3 Super Bowl victories in the mid 1990s he retired in 2002 after suffering 10 diagnosed concussions in 12 NFL Seasons.
Who is Troy Aikman?
200
Return to play protocol takes a minimum of how many days to complete? A. 10 days B. 7 Days C. 14 days D. 5 days
What is "D" - 5 days
300
What is the type of force/injury most commonly associated with sustaining a concussion A. coup contracoup injury B. Shearing injury C. Rotational force D. All of the above
What is "D" - all of the above
300
What age group is most likely to suffer an extended recovery from concussion? A. Child B. Adolescent C. Adult
What are children?
300
the average duration of symptoms in a post-concussive athlete
What is 7-10 days
300
This Quarterback playing for Michigan made recent headlines after he was returned to play after sustaining a concussion on the field.
Who is Shane Morris?
300
The recommended time-frame to remove Post-concussion athletes from school for cognitive rest.... A. 1 week B. 72 hours C. 48 hours D. 24 hours
What is "B" - 72 hours
400
After concussion we ask several questions involving your personal and family health history to determine this....
What is your risk for extended recovery?
400
Does a player have to experience loss of consciousness to be diagnosed with a concussion? A. Yes B. No C. No, but they had to see stars D. Yes but only for 5 seconds or more
What is "B" - no
400
Worrisome signs or symptoms that might indicate severe head trauma after a concussion.... A. headache, dizziness, nausea, light sensitivity B. nausea, vomiting, loss of consciousness, severe headache C. dizziness, fatigue, loss of memory, severe headache
What is "B" - nausea, vomiting, loss of consciousness, severe headache
400
Sport responsible for the majority of concussions in female athletes?
What is Soccer
400
This type of physical therapy is often used to assist in concussion in which the player complains of cognitive difficulties....
What is "speech therapy"
500
neck strength
What is the reason women are more susceptible to concussion than men?
500
Does a player need to sustain a blow to the head in order to be diagnosed with concussion? A. No B. Yes
What is "A" - no
500
The top 3 reported symptoms of concussion... A. headache, loss of consciousness, blurry vision B. headache, loss of memory, dizziness C. Headache, fatigue, dizziness
What is "C" - headache, fatigue, dizziness
500
Players that get a second concussion prior to recovering from the first are at risk for: A: Post-concussion Syndrome B. Second Impact Syndrome C. Mild-traumatic brain injury
What is "B" - second impact syndrome
500
This type of therapy is often used to assist in the recovery of patients that struggle with dizziness as a primary symptom....
What is "vestibular therapy"