NFHS CONCUSSION IN SPORTS QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS GRADED A+

NFHS CONCUSSION IN SPORTS QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS GRADED A+ How can a concussion be identified? Watching for different types of signs or symptoms after a student gets a hit to the head or body. How can you help prevent concussions? Talking to students about ways to lower the chance for hits to the head. What is the first thing you should do as a coach when one of your students has sustained a bump or a blow to the head or body and isn't acting right? Remove the student from play and look for signs and symptoms of a concussion. In general, how long should the return to play process takes for a student to complete? A week or more. Which of the following would indicate a medical emergency that requires activating EMS/calling 9-1-1? The student lost consciousness, is vomiting persistently and seems to become increasingly more confused and restless. When can concussions occur? In any organized or unorganised recreational sport or activity. Which of the following are symptoms of a concussion that a student may describe? The students states the lights hurt their eyes, they feel confused and complain of a headache. If a student returns to sports while still recovering from a concussion, it may: Both A and B The student shall be removed from play and the students parents should be alerted about a possible concussion immediately following the game or practice– before allowing the child to go home. What other elements make up "HEADS UP" Action Plan? Both A and B