Concussions (All correctly solved)

What is a concussion? correct answers A concussion is a mild traumatic brain injury that interferes with normal function of the brain What are some of the evolving knowledge's of the concussion? correct answers -"dings" and "bell ringers" are serious brain injuries -Do not have to have loss of conciousness What are some care providers that manage concussed athletes? correct answers Physicians (MD/DO) Physician assistants Nurse practitioners Chiropractors Athletic trainers School nurses What are some MYTHS about a concussion correct answers -A concussion is a minor brain injury with no long term effects. -If you weren't knocked out, then you didn't have a concussion -Having multiple concussions is common in sports and not a cause for concern -Symptoms of a sports concussion will always clear up, usually in a few days -If there is no visible injury, everything is okay -You should play through the pain- get back in the game! About how many concussion are sports related? correct answers 20% Does having a concussion always knock you out? correct answers no does having one concussion increase your chances of having another? correct answers yes How long can concussion last? correct answers they can last hours, days, weeks, months, or indefinitely What is the percent rate of young athletes that recover within 1 to 2 weeks? correct answers 85-90% How long can symptoms last up for? correct answers weeks to months interfering with school and daily life How many football plays, girl soccer players, boy soccer players, girls hoop, and boy hoop endure concussions? correct answers Football- 1.14 million Boys Soccer- 384,000 Girls Soccer- 345,000 Boys Hoops- 545,000 Girls Hoops- 444,000