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Preventing Injuries Concussions In Ch17 Complete Test Bank

Chapter 17: Preventing Injuries: Concussions in Sports

1. In 2005, publication of a journal article in Neurosurgery, chronically autopsy changes in the brain of an individual, sparked enormous controversy in what area of athletics?

A. Professional ice hockey

B. Professional basketball

C. Professional lacrosse

D. Professional football

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2. In the late 1920s, boxers showed signs and symptoms of what is now called:

A. Traumatic brain injury

B. Dementia pugilistica

C. Chronic encephalopathy

D. Brain swelling

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3. Most concussions (about 80-90%) heal on their own, usually within how long?

A. 2-3 days

B. 7-10 days

C. 2-3 weeks

D. 1-2 months

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4. Concussions are most common in which group?

A. Children and adolescents

B. Professional soccer players

C. Older adults

D. College football players

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5. CDC’s educational initiative about concussions is called:

A. Get Smart

B. Heads Up

C. Think Concussion

D. Sports Tool Kit

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6. According to the CDC, what proportion of all emergency department visits for sports and recreation-related concussions were seen in children and adolescents?

A. One quarter

B. One half

C. Two thirds

D. Three quarters

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7. Data about nonfatal traumatic brain injuries from the National Electronic Injury Surveillance System (2001 to 2009) showed:

A. A significant decrease in emergency department visits

B. A significant increase in emergency department visits

C. A similar trend across the time period

D. A significant change since 1980

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8. The most likely explanation for an increase in emergency department visits for TBIs, without an increase hospitalizations for TBIs is:

A. More young people are playing sports

B. More use of medical imaging

C. Increased awareness about concussions

D. Better use of helmets

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9. The sport or recreational activity with this highest number of emergency department visits for TBIs is:

A. Soccer

B. Hockey

C. Basketball

D. Bicycling

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10. The sport of recreational activity with the highest percentage of emergency department visits for TBIs is:

A. Horseback riding

B. Hockey

C. Baseball

D. Bicycling

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True or False

11. Since 2009, nearly all 50 states and the District of Columbia have passed “return-to-play laws to prevent concussions in youth and high school sports.

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12. Concussions may be caused by direct impact to the head or by impact to other parts of the body.

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13. If a person has experienced a concussion, their brain may be vulnerable until it heals, creating risk from a second injury.

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14. Second impact syndrome is characterized by a second head injury, as well as rapid brain swelling and bruising.

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15. In a published review looking at the details of how, when and where concussions happened, investigators found that about three-quarters were from player-to-player contact.

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16. Generally, more concussion occur in sports practices rather than in actual competitions.

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17. In a study about soccer heading found that greater lifetime heading was associated with worse score related to brain functioning.

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18. A study of amateur soccer players in New York City found more heading, rather than concussion history, was associated with brain abnormalities on MRI.

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19. A Canadian study designed to evaluate the risk of body checking and concussion found concussion risks were higher in leagues that did not allow body checking.

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20. In a study of helmets using crash dummies, use of helmets reduced concussion risk by 50%.

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21. Helmets are most effective in preventing skull fractures and focal brain bruising.

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22. Examples of concussion consensus guidelines include those from the 4th International Conference in Sport and the American Academy of Neurology.

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23. The American Academy of Neurology in 2013 concluded that there was extensive data to determine that currently-used treatments were effective in mitigating the health impact of concussions.

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24. Current consensus guidelines agree on immediate removal from play when a concussion is suspected, evaluation by a trained health professional, and strict return-to-play guidelines.

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25. Experts agree there are gaps in our knowledge of diagnosis, treatment, second-impact syndrome, and effective policy measures.

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Multiple Answer

26. The 2009 Washington State Zachery Lystedt Law, a model for other states, required:

A. Policies for coaches, athletes, and parents

B. Parents to sign an information sheet each sports season

C. Written medical clearance to return to play

D. That athletes were evaluated by a licensed and trained healthcare provider

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27. Symptoms from concussion may include:

A. Headache

B. Fever

C. Difficulty concentrating

D. Not feeling right

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28. Signs of concussion that might be noticed by others may include:

A. Changes in mood or behavior

B. Confusion

C. Loss of interest in sports

D. Forgetting things

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29. Current areas of controversy with regards to concussion include:

A. Many different published guidelines

B. Agreement on return to play

C. Risk of second-impact syndrome

D. Effectiveness of helmets

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30. Which of the following best help to prevent concussions?

A. Enforcing rules of the specific sport

B. Helmets

C. Education of parents, players, coaches

D. Return to play guidelines

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