Head Injuries Flashcards
A sport-related concussion is classified as which of the following?
* A. Mild psychological trauma
* B. Spinal cord injury
* C. Traumatic brain injury
* D. Inner ear disorder
C
Most sport-related concussions resolve within:
* A. 1–2 days
* B. 3–5 days
* C. 7–10 days
* D. 14–21 days
C
Which imaging result is typically observed in most concussion cases?
* A. Skull fracture
* B. Brain bleed
* C. Normal neuroimaging
* D. Hematoma
C
A direct blow to the head resulting in injury beneath the site of impact is termed:
* A. Contrecoup
* B. Rotational injury
* C. Whiplash
* D. Coup
D
Which mechanism is more common in sports-related concussions?
* A. Coup
* B. Contrecoup
* C. Compression
* D. Diffuse axonal injury
B
Contrecoup injuries occur due to:
* A. Direct blow to a stationary head
* B. Punch to the jaw or fall on the buttocks
* C. Direct blow with a hard object
* D. Twisting motion of the neck
B
Which of the following is a common somatic symptom of concussion?
* A. Slowed reaction time
* B. Headache
* C. Irritability
* D. Amnesia
B
Amnesia following a concussion is categorized under:
* A. Cognitive symptoms
* B. Behavioral changes
* C. Physical signs
* D. Sleep disturbances
C
Balance impairment following a concussion may manifest as:
* A. Amnesia
* B. Tinnitus
* C. Gait unsteadiness
* D. Light sensitivity
C
Irritability post-concussion is considered a:
* A. Cognitive sign
* B. Behavioral change
* C. Physical sign
* D. Sleep-wake disturbance
B
Which of the following is a cognitive symptom associated with concussion?
* A. Drowsiness
* B. Sleep disorder
* C. Slowed reaction time
* D. Irritability
C
Somnolence is classified under:
* A. Cognitive impairment
* B. Behavioral change
* C. Sleep-wake disturbance
* D. Physical sign
C
Tinnitus refers to:
* A. Nausea and vomiting
* B. Sensitivity to light
* C. Ringing in the ears
* D. Loss of balance
C
Which of the following may indicate a more serious head injury requiring imaging?
* A. Headache and drowsiness
* B. Prolonged neurological deficit
* C. Light sensitivity
* D. Mild fatigue
B
A sport-related concussion is suspected when:
* A. Athlete experiences only neck stiffness
* B. Any listed sign or symptom of concussion is present
* C. CT scan shows fracture
* D. Athlete reports arm weakness only
B
What should never happen after any sign of concussion is observed?
A. All should never happen after any sign of concussion is observed
B. Return to play the same day
C. Left alone without being monitored
D. Take NSAIDs
A
Which symptom indicates a cognitive dysfunction following concussion?
* A. Light sensitivity
* B. Sleep disturbance
* C. Memory and orientation problems
* D. Tinnitus
C
Which combination is typical of emotional symptoms after concussion?
* A. Irritability and anxiety
* B. Headache and tinnitus
* C. Somnolence and drowsiness
* D. Amnesia and dizziness
A
Concussions are considered cumulative when:
* A. They occur over several years
* B. Recovery is quick
* C. Return to play is premature
* D. Headaches are managed with medication
C
Premature return to play after a concussion may lead to (select all that apply):
* A. Faster recovery
* B. Secondary Concussion Syndrome (SIS)
* C. Improved cognitive response
* D. Decreased fatigue
* E. Reduced brain function
B & E
Which of the following is a delayed symptom of concussion?
* A. Immediate unconsciousness
* B. Swelling and pressure
* C. Disorientation at time of injury
* D. Loss of balance during play
B
Cognitive dysfunction after concussion may present as:
* A. Anxiety
* B. Sleep disorder
* C. Orientation issues
* D. Ringing in the ears
C
A whiplash mechanism may result in which type of concussion?
* A. Coup
* B. Contrecoup
* C. Axonal shearing
* D. Basilar skull fracture
C
Drowsiness and fatigue after concussion are categorized as:
* A. Cognitive dysfunction
* B. Somatic symptoms
* C. Sleep-wake disturbance
* D. Behavioral changes
C
Which factor does NOT typically cause a sport-related concussion?
* A. Direct blow to the head
* B. Whiplash from a body hit
* C. Fall on the buttocks
* D. All are factors that typically cause a sport-related concussion
D
