What is a concussion?

A temporary loss of brain function

What is a one way to reduce the risks of concussions?

Always use proper safety equipment.

What can cause a concussion?

Hit to the body or a blow to the head that causes the head to move rapidly

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Grade 8- Personal Safety and Head Injury Prevention

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A quiz on : Concussions Signs and Symptoms Risks of brain and spine injuries Reducing and assessing risks for injury.

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1
Spinal cord injuries can cause:
all of the above
partial paralysis
impairments of sight, hearing, speech
complete paralysis
2
How do you identify a concussion?
Attempting to walk in a straight line
Watching for specific symptoms
Checking heart rate and blood pressure
MRI or CT scan
3
If your head or body suffers repetitive hits within hours or days of each other, it can cause serious brain injuries.
True
False
4
What is a concussion?
A virus that gives you a headache
A temporary loss of brain function
A type of cold
A permenant loss of brain function
5
What is a one way to reduce the risks of concussions?
There are no ways to reduce the risk.
Don't play sports or participate in activities.
Always use proper safety equipment.
Play by the rules.
6
If someone sustains a concussion how likely are they to receive another?
Not very likely
They won't receive another one
Same as before
Very
7
Post-Concussion Syndrome is when symptoms of a concussion last for months after incident.
False
True
8
If someone doesn't pass out, how can you tell that it might be a concussion?
They could have difficulty remembering what happened
All of the above
They could be slurring their words
They could be throwing up
9
What can cause a concussion?
Hit to the body or a blow to the head that causes the head to move rapidly
A form of brain bleed leading to symptoms lasting up to 3 weeks.
A headache caused by loud music
Only a direct blow to the head
10
A person has to lose consciousness to have a concussion
False
True
11
Wearing a helmet will always keep the brain from moving inside your skull preventing you from getting a concussion.
True
False

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