Sports Related Concussion Practice Exam Questions And All Correct Answers.
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Where do sports concussions fall along the scale of TBI? - Answer "minimal" to mild TBI?
*Note: glascow coma scale:
Severe GCS>=8
Moderate GCS 9-12
Mild GCS 13-15
What is the definition of concussion? - Answer Concussion is a traumatic brain injury and is defined as a complex path...
Sports Related Concussion Practice
Exam Questions And All Correct
Answers.
Where do sports concussions fall along the scale of TBI? - Answer "minimal" to mild TBI?
*Note: glascow coma scale:
Severe GCS>=8
Moderate GCS 9-12
Mild GCS 13-15
What is the definition of concussion? - Answer Concussion is a traumatic brain injury and is defined as
a complex pathophysiological process affecting the brain, induced by biomechanical forces.
What are some common features of concussion? - Answer -Concussion may be caused either by a
direct blow to the head, face, neck or elsewhere on the body with an "impulsive" force transmitted to
the head.
-Concussion typically results in the rapid onset of short-lived impairment of neurologic function that
resolves spontaneously. However in some cases symptoms and signs may evolve over a number of
minutes to hours.
-Concussion may result in neuropathological changes but the acute clinical symptoms largely reflect a
functional disturbance rather than a structural injury and as such, no abnormality is seen on standard
structural neuroimaging studies.
-Concussion results in a graded set of clinical symptoms that may or may not involve loss of
consciousness. Resolution of the clinical and cognitive symptoms typically follows a sequential course.
However it is important to note that in some cases, post-concussive symptoms may be prolonged.
What are some signs and symptoms of concussion? - Answer Symptoms: somatic, cognitive (slow
reaction times, difficulty concentrating), emotional
, Signs: physical, behavioral, cognitive, sleep (either insomnia or super drowsy)
Evaluation and diagnosis for concussion: - Answer -concussion is considered to be among the most
complex injuries in sports medicine to diagnose, assess, and manage.
-No perfect diagnostic test or functional marker to rely on for immediate diagnosis.
-Should evaluate when player shows ANY features of concussion.
-On-field signs of concussion (loss of consciousness, tonic posturing, balance disturbance)
What is the initial management of concussion? - Answer -The player should be evaluated by a physician
or other licensed healthcare provider onsite using standard emergency management principles and
particular attention should be given to excluding a cervical spine injury.
-The appropriate disposition of the player must be determined by the treating healthcare provider in a
timely manner. If no healthcare provider is available the player should be safely removed from practice
or play and urgent referral to a physician arranged. When in doubt, sit them out.
-Once the first aid issues are addressed an assessment of the concussive injury should be made using the
SCAT5 or other sideline assessment tools.
-The player should not be left alone following the injury and serial monitoring for deterioration is
essential over the initial few hours following injury.
-A player with diagnosed concussion should not be allowed to return to play on the day of injury.
What is home care following a concussion? - Answer -Monitor for at least 6-8 hours
-Avoid medications other than acetaminophen (do not take aspirin-blood thinner) just in case.
-Avoid ingesting alcohol, illicit drugs, or other substances (caffeine, energy drinks) that may interfere
with cognitive function
-Avoid driving/operating machinery until cleared to do so
-No need to wake the athlete at night (make sure its normal sleep)
-No need for bed rest
-Eat well-balanced diet/ stay hydrated
What tools to use for ongoing evaluation and management: - Answer -serial assessment in the acute
stage should be performed to monitor athlete deteriorating status.
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