Military Acute Concussion Evaluation
Version 2 (MACE 2) (1.75 hrs)
An off-duty Service Member hit his head repairing his car in his driveway and felt dazed for a few
minutes. He presents at the medical center to be checked out. Which of the following statements about
this incident is correct? Select the correct answer. correct answersThis Service Member would be
evaluated using the MACE 2, no matter where the accident occurred or whether they were on duty or
not.
You have just completed everything but the VOMS with Airman First Class Jacobs who hit her head
during a training event yesterday and has today presented at the clinic complaining of a headache. You
have determined that the Airman sustained a concussion. What would be your next step? Select the
correct answer. correct answersYou should continue with the VOMS because the results of the VOMS will
determine if vestibular/ocular-motor symptoms are present.
You are administering the MACE 2 to a Service Member with a severely injured leg. He is on medication
to control the pain. Is his condition, and the fact that he is on pain medication, a consideration in how
you will interpret the results of the MACE 2 evaluation? Select the correct answer. correct answersTrue
Which of the following is a Red Flag in the MACE 2? Select the correct answer. correct answersRepeated
vomiting
Petty Officer Scoggins hit his head hard on a tree while pruning branches. His wife tells you that he did
not lose consciousness, experience post traumatic amnesia, or alteration of consciousness. You evaluate
him for concussion and determine he did not sustain a concussion. Which of the following could be a
reason why he did not sustain a concussion if he received a sharp blow to the head? Select the correct
answer. correct answersHe did not meet DOD definition for mTBI: He did not lose consciousness,
experience post traumatic amnesia, or alteration of consciousness.
Which of the following are common concussion symptoms? Select ALL that apply. correct
answersIrritability
Ringing in the ears
Version 2 (MACE 2) (1.75 hrs)
An off-duty Service Member hit his head repairing his car in his driveway and felt dazed for a few
minutes. He presents at the medical center to be checked out. Which of the following statements about
this incident is correct? Select the correct answer. correct answersThis Service Member would be
evaluated using the MACE 2, no matter where the accident occurred or whether they were on duty or
not.
You have just completed everything but the VOMS with Airman First Class Jacobs who hit her head
during a training event yesterday and has today presented at the clinic complaining of a headache. You
have determined that the Airman sustained a concussion. What would be your next step? Select the
correct answer. correct answersYou should continue with the VOMS because the results of the VOMS will
determine if vestibular/ocular-motor symptoms are present.
You are administering the MACE 2 to a Service Member with a severely injured leg. He is on medication
to control the pain. Is his condition, and the fact that he is on pain medication, a consideration in how
you will interpret the results of the MACE 2 evaluation? Select the correct answer. correct answersTrue
Which of the following is a Red Flag in the MACE 2? Select the correct answer. correct answersRepeated
vomiting
Petty Officer Scoggins hit his head hard on a tree while pruning branches. His wife tells you that he did
not lose consciousness, experience post traumatic amnesia, or alteration of consciousness. You evaluate
him for concussion and determine he did not sustain a concussion. Which of the following could be a
reason why he did not sustain a concussion if he received a sharp blow to the head? Select the correct
answer. correct answersHe did not meet DOD definition for mTBI: He did not lose consciousness,
experience post traumatic amnesia, or alteration of consciousness.
Which of the following are common concussion symptoms? Select ALL that apply. correct
answersIrritability
Ringing in the ears
