The 2023 Concussion Awareness Challenge

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What better way to start the new year off right than with an all new Concussion Awareness Challenge? It is a great time to quiz yourself and see just how much you really know about about these traumatic brain injuries. Complete this 10-question quiz to see if you'll learn something new and important about diagnosing, treating and preventing concussions.

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1) Which of the following is NOT true about drinking alcohol while you are still recovering from a concussion? *

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A) Your tolerance for alcohol can be reduced

B) Your recovery time may be slowed down

C) Your balance may improve

D) You may be at a higher risk for seizures

E) Alcohol consumption can magnify your cognitive problems

2) If you are recovering from a concussion or TBI, which of the following things can you do to reduce symptom flare ups? (select 2) *

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A) Choose quiet settings for gatherings that won't be overstimulating

B) Have an alcoholic beverage to calm your nerves

C) Steer clear of loud noises and bright flashing lights

D) Drink plenty of caffeine if you start to feel fatigued

E) Try to do your shopping in one or two big outings, to get it over with faster

Other:

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3) After a concussion or TBI, the brain is working hard to repair itself, and that it can make you feel very mentally drained. This condition is known as neurofatigue and is sometimes referred to as:
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A) Mental clouding

B) Brain fry

C) Distracted demeanor

D) Brain fog

4) Second Impact Syndrome (SIS) is a devastating condition that occurs when someone suffering with initial concussive symptoms due to a head injury sustains a second head impact before fully recovering from the first blow. Which of the following groups is most at risk for SIS? *

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A) Young women between the ages of 13 and 24

B) Young men between the ages of 13 and 24

C) Men older than 55

D) Women between the ages of 35 and 55

5) Which of the following is a reason why screen time is restricted during concussion recovery? *

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A) Because electronic screens can overstimulate the brain while it is trying to heal.

B) Because the rapid eye movement involved can cause eye muscle strain post-TBI

C) Becuse backlighting and loud noises from devices can cause headaches or nausea

D) Because screen time can negatively impact sleep, an important component of recovery

E) All of the above

Other:

6) Miami Dolphins Quarterback Tua Tagovailoa sustained a concerning head injury in a game against the Cincinnati Bengals this past September that resulted in his exhibiting a telltale sign of severe concussion. This strange body presentation he had may have indicated a shutdown of gray matter, resulting in temporary brainstem reflexes. What was the that telltale sign?
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A) The basketball pose

B) The football reflex

C) The fencing posture

D) Excessive sweating

7) Dysautonomia is a dysfunction of the autonomic nervous system (ANS) that can present after a concussion or other TBI. Which of the following are symptoms of this condition? (select all that apply) *

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A) Balance issues

B) Sore feet

C) Migraines or headaches

D) Excessive sweating

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8) Those caring for TBI and post-concussion syndrome (PCS) patients need our support. In one 2022 survey , what percentage of caregivers felt their relationships have been affected by their loved one's injury? *

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A) 70%

B) 90%

C) 55%

D) 35%

9) Persistent post-concussive symptoms (PPCS) and TBI patients often report feeling like they have ________.
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A) An exaggerated experience

B) A delutional condition

C) An invisible injury

D) A nagging itch

10. TRUE OR FALSE: Less than half of sports-related concussions recover fully within two weeks. *

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True

False

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