Concussions

Question 1

What is one likely reason females are more likely to have a concussion?

Accepted Answer

They may not have as broad of shoulders and neck as men

Question 2

When following a return to play policy, you must remember...

Accepted Answer

You may only go to the next level, once you are symptom free

Question 3

Whiplash would be consider an _______ cause of a concussion.

Accepted Answer

Indirect

Question 4

The occipital lobe of the brain controls...

Accepted Answer

Vision

Question 5

What part of the brain is responsible for emotions and judgement?

Accepted Answer

Frontal Lobe

Question 6

True or False: You can get a concussion from whiplash?

Accepted Answer

True

Question 7

Which sport has the highest rate of concussions?

Accepted Answer

Football

Question 8

CTE stands for...

Accepted Answer

Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy

Question 9

Why is a concussion thought of as "the tip of an iceberg?"

Accepted Answer

You can't physically see a concussion, but it's there

Question 10

Which is NOT a symptom of a concussion?

Accepted Answer

Sore throat

Question 11

When an athlete sustains a concussion before fully recovering from the first one:

Accepted Answer

Second Impact Syndrome

Question 12

True or False: Concussions can only happen to adolescents and young adults

Accepted Answer

False

Question 13

True or false: You must be unconscious to have a concussion

Accepted Answer

False

Question 14

Why is it especially important for someone with a concussion to abstain from drug use?

Accepted Answer

It could worsen their symptoms

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