Do you have what it takes to effectively manage concussions? Take this quiz to find out → Take this quiz to find out ↓ How ConcussionSavvy Are You? 1 2 3 4 5 Concussion can best be described as:*An injury that often results in an athlete having an abnormal CT scanA disorder that almost never occurs in female athletesA disorder that leads to disruption of brain physiology/chemistryA disorder that almost always gets better in 2 weeks Which of the following is NOT considered a risk factor for concussion?*History of migraineMale genderPresence of a learning disabilityHistory of lazy eye Baseline test data is best described as:*Not useful for children under the age of 10The best information to compare to the post-injury performance to determine the extent of the injuryLikely not available when the child is injuredDifficult to obtain if the baseline and post-injury tests weren't conducted at the same organization Loss of consciousness:*Occurs in almost all concussionsOccurs in less than 10% of concussion casesIs difficult to determine without a CAT scanOccurs more frequently in females than males Clearing a patient to return to activity after a concussion:*Can be done by anyone who has administered ImPACT or ImPACT PediatricShould be done if a patient reports no symptoms within 48 hours of the injuryShould be done only by a trained healthcare provider after reviewing ImPACT or ImPACT Pediatric clinical reports, in addition to other relevant medical dataCannot occur before a 21-day period of rest Afraid of failing? Become a Credentialed ImPACT Consultant (CIC) and learn best practices in concussion management. Learn From The Best
