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Back to the Books: Return to Learn Strategies for Concussed Student-Athletes: Summary

F INAL EXAM QUESTIONS 21. Which of the following is the most common sign and symptomafter sustaining a concussion? a. Balance problems b. Neck pain c. Headache d. Irritability/sadness 22. Which of the following is true regarding academic modifications of the concussed student? a. Most students will require academic modifications b. Elimination of cognitive activity is the hallmark of academic management plan c. Decisions on modifications should solely rely on symptom checklist d. Communication is essential to assure proper management of the concussed student 23. Which of the following is a goal of a return to learn plan for student-athletes? a. To avoid overexerting the brain to the level of worsening or reproducing symptoms b. To keep disruptions to the student’s life to a minimum c. To protect the student-athletes as they return to coursework d. All of the above are goals for return to learn plans 24. Which of the following are part of the multidisciplinary team formation? a. School physical activity team b. Medical team c. School academic team d. All of the above are part of the multidisciplinary team 25. Which of the following is NOT a key member of the school academic team that participates in the return to learn process? a. Teammate b. Teacher c. Counselor d. Athletic Trainer

26. Which of the following is true regarding the role of the athletic trainer on the return to learn multidisciplinary team? a. May be the first individual to identify a concussion has occurred b. Does not play a role on multiple teams c. May facilitate patient care throughout the process d. Communicates with other members of the RTL team 27. How often should an entity’s return to learn policy and procedure document be reviewed? a. Weekly b. Monthly c. Annually d. Every 5 years 28. All of the following are academic adjustments EXCEPT: a. Extended time on test b. Reducing auditory stimuli c. Complete removal from school activities d. Reducing brightness on screens 29. Which of the following is NOT a cognitive strategy to implement throughout a return to learn plan? a. Focus on the most challenging content in the curriculum b. Adjust the student’s schedule as needed to avoid fatigue c. Adjust the learning environment to reduce distractions d. Concentrate first on general cognitive skills rather than academic content 30. Which of the following is NOT a social/emotional/ behavior strategy to implement throughout a return to learn plan? a. Redirect student to other elements of the curriculum associated with success b. Set reasonable expectations c. Provide structure and consistency with strategy implementation d. Decide schedule changes/task priority for student-athlete

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