Class 11 and 12: Neurocognitive Testing and Video Analysis

Question 1

What is the King-Devick test?

Answer 1

two minute rapid number naming assignment that evaluates injuries to the eyes and cognitive system

Question 2

What implication does the King-Devick test have?

Answer 2

large financial implications

Question 3

What are the three basic ares of the SCAT 5?

Answer 3

1. symptoms
2. standardized assessment of concussion
3. BESS

Question 4

Where was the Glasgow Coma Score developed (this is in the SCAT)?

Answer 4

University of Glasgow, Scotland

Question 5

What is a normal GCS value?

Answer 5

15

Question 6

What is the score for moderate brain injury?

Answer 6

9-12

Question 7

Why is the SCAT test flawed?

Answer 7

it doesn’t take into account that people have different educational backgrounds

Question 8

Can youtube videos be used to quantify injury events?

Answer 8

yes!

Question 9

Is cheerleading a high concussion risk sport?

Answer 9

yes, it is just behind football (flyers risk hitting their head if they fall and bases are at risk of getting hit in the head during stunts)

Question 10

What test uses balance to measure concussions?

Answer 10

BESS