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Concussion Management for Healthcare Professionals: Summary
FINAL EXAM QUESTIONS
78. How many bones comprise the skull? a. 20 b. 24 c. 26 d. 22 79. Which part of the skull does not have a paired bone? a. Temporal b. Parietal c. Occipital d. All of the above are paired bones 80. Which concussion assessment test is used to evaluate balance? a. ImPACT testing b. VOMS c. Buffalo Treadmill Test d. Balance Error Scoring System 81. Concussions (MTBI) are caused by: a. Direct contact to the skull b. Indirect contact to the chest, neck, or shoulder c. Rotational forces caused by contact to the head d. All of the above 82. Which is not considered a current treatment for concussions (MTBI)? a. Rest b. Hyperbaric oxygen treatment c. Stem cells d. Fish oil 83. Which is not considered one of the Elisabeth Kubler-Ross’s Stages of Grief when dealing with a concussion? a. Bargaining b. Denial c. Acceptance d. Confidence 84. When trying to determine a patient’s balance using the SCAT 5 or SCAT 6, which test listed below is used? a. mBESS b. Single Leg Hop Test
85. In what century was the first known reference to mild traumatic brain injuries or the broader term “concussion”? a. 15th b. 14th c. 13th d. 19th 86. Secondary Impact Syndrome is typically seen in individuals who are ____ years old and younger. a. 25 b. 5 c. 15 d. 45 87. Which of the following is NOT a common symptom of a concussion? a. Headaches b. Dizziness c. Increased appetite d. Blurred vision 88. What is the recommended response when a patient asks how long they should wait before engaging in activities that increase their heart rate post-concussion? a. Immediately post-injury b. 48-72 hours post-injury c. When the individual is symptom-free d. 7-14 days post-injury 89. Which diagnostic tool is considered the gold standard for concussion assessment? a. MRI b. CT Scan c. SCAT 5/6 d. X-ray 90. What is the primary concern with using Ibuprofen (IBU) immediately after a concussion? a. It can cause drowsiness b. It can increase blood flow to the brain, potentially worsening the injury c. It is ineffective for pain relief d. It can cause dehydration
c. SWAY d. BESS
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