Concussion Vocab

Question 1

the framework of the head that is made up of the bones that surround and protect the brain, as well as the facial bones

Answer 1

Cranium

Question 2

a traumatic brain injury (TBI) caused by forces that affect the brain

Answer 2

Concussion

Question 3

a type of traumatic brain injury that occurs when the head hits an object, causing damage to the brain tissue directly beneath the impact site

Answer 3

Coup

Question 4

a traumatic brain injury that occurs when the brain rebounds and collides with the opposite side of the skull after a forceful impact to the head

Answer 4

Contrecoup

Question 5

• confusion
• headache

Answer 5

2 Signs of Concussion

Question 6

• dizziness
• vomiting

Answer 6

2 Symptoms of Concussion

Question 7

light sensitivity

Answer 7

Photophobia

Question 8

sound sensitivity

Answer 8

Phonophobia

Question 9

the perception of sound in the ears when there is no external source, such as a ringing, buzzing, or roaring

Answer 9

Tinnitus

Question 10

a change in a patient’s state of awareness

Answer 10

LOC

Question 11

A memory deficit that can be caused by brain damage or disease

Answer 11

Amnesia

Question 12

bruising over the mastoid process

Answer 12

Battle

Question 13

Not a concussion

Answer 13

Epidural Hematoma

Question 14

a neurological tool used to measure a patient’s level of consciousness after a brain injury or other trauma

Answer 14

Glasgow Coma Scale

Question 15

applies light pressure to the jugular veins

Answer 15

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