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? 12345 Concussion can best be described as:* An injury that often results in an athlete having an abnormal CT scan A disorder that almost never occurs in female athletes A disorder that leads to disruption of brain physiology/chemistry A disorder that almost always gets better in 2 weeks Which of the following is NOT considered a risk factor for concussion?* History of migraine Male gender Presence of a learning disability History of lazy eye Baseline test data is best described as:* Not useful for children under the age of 10 The best information to compare to the post-injury performance to determine the extent of the injury Likely not available when the child is injured Difficult to obtain if the baseline and post-injury tests weren't conducted at the same organization Loss of consciousness:* Occurs in almost all concussions Occurs in less than 10% of concussion cases Is difficult to determine without a CAT scan Occurs 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 Pediatric Should be done if a patient reports no symptoms within 48 hours of the injury Should be done only by a trained healthcare provider after reviewing ImPACT or ImPACT Pediatric clinical reports, in addition to other relevant medical data Cannot 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
