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CONCUSSION WISE AT EXAM QUESTIONS
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Question 1: obtain a detailed history
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HA caused by other factors, but see if linked to a traumatic event
Question 2: risk factors for concussion
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history of previous concussion position and style of play youth athletes- more prolonged recovery ADHD hx of migraine headaches greater number and severity and duration of symptoms are predictors of prolonged recovery pre injury mood disorders and ADD/ADHD and migraine headaches can complicate diagnosis and management
Question 3: SCAT includes what
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Glasgow coma scale Memory modified Maddocks question symptoms evaluation standard assessment of concussion (SAC) Neck examination
Balance Error scoring system (BESS) Coordination examination delayed recall evaluation
Question 4: do what first with an athlete during evaluation
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consider immediate life threats, airway, circulation and breathing
Question 5: maddocks questions
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what venue what half what team did you play last did you win last game who scored
Question 6: what do you assume with concussions in related to musculoskeletal
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assume a cervical spine injury until proven otherwise
Question 7: Impact testing, SCAT and balance error assessment testing
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baseline testing
Question 8: looking for
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MOI changes in behavior abnormal body language confusion repeating questions unusual behavior of teammates remarks from coaches
Question 9: reasons why female have higher concussion rates in similar sports
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soccer and basketball for women football and lacrose for men football highest of all
lower head mass, weaker neck muscles and decreased reporting rates in boy concussion rates
Question 10: MRI and CAT scans are or are not used to diagnose concussions?
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no they are not diagnostic tools for concussions no abnormalities are seen on standard imaging
Question 11: second impact syndrome
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occur when athlete sustains a second blow to the head before first concussion is healed Question 12: 1.6 to 3.8 million sports related concussion diagnosed each year. How many undiagnosed
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225,000- 2.25 million Question 13: even a minor blow can cause Second impact syndrome and what is mortality rate?
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mortality rate is 50% - 100%
Question 14: Glasgow coma scale
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best eye response verbal response motor response max is 15
Question 15: caused by what
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direct blow to head, face neck rapid onset of impairment of neurological function s and S develop over hours and days reflect functional
Question 16: Preparation for concussion management involves what
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- prevention
- preparedness
- response
- recovery/RTP
Question 17: what is the neurometabolic cascade of the concussion?
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sudden release of neurotransmitters efflux (out) of potassium influx (in) of calcium increase in Na K+ activity increased ATP produced, decrease in cerebral blood flow depressed metabolism elevated calcium can lead to cell death, impaired connectivity Question 18: school nurse, guidance counselor, educators need to know of accommodations including
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excused absense frequent breaks from studying postponent of exam extended time to complete exams accommodations to address sensitivity and light and sound
Question 19: know athletes
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know mannerisms personalities changes in emotions
Question 20: Post injury care and recovery
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physical and cognitive rest avoid testing, texting, video games, television, and f/U with physician and trained in the management of concussion or other licensed trained provider
