Concussion Quiz

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How much do you know about concussions?
Test your knowledge with this quiz from the Centers for Disease Control.
No need to give your real name -- just put in "John Doe" or "Jane Doe" (or Thaddeus McDoogle, whatever works for you).

Questions and Answers

1.

A concussion is a brain injury.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
Correct Answer
A. True
2.

Concussions can occur in any organized or unorganized recreational sport or activity.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
Correct Answer
A. True
3.

You can't see a concussion and some athletes may not experience and/or report symptoms until hours or days after the injury.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
Correct Answer
A. True
4.

Following a coach's rules for safety and the rules of the sport, practicing good sportsmanship at all times, and using the proper sports equipment are all ways that athletes can prevent a concussion.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
Correct Answer
A. True
5.

Concussions can be caused by a fall or by a bump or blow to the head or body.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
Correct Answer
A. True
6.

Concussion can happen even if the athlete hasn't been knocked out or lost consciousness.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
Correct Answer
A. True
7.

Nausea, headaches, sensitivity to light or noise, and difficulty concentrating are some of the symptoms of a concussion.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
Correct Answer
A. True
8.

Athletes who have a concussion should not return to play until they are symptom-free and have received approval from a doctor or health care professional.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
Correct Answer
A. True
9.

A repeat concussion that occurs before the brain recovers from the first can slow recovery or increase the likelihood of having long-term problems.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
Correct Answer
A. True

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Concussion Quiz

A concussion is a brain injury.

Concussions can occur in any organized or unorganized recreational sport or activity.

You can't see a concussion and some athletes may not experience and/or report symptoms until hours or days after the injury.

Following a coach's rules for safety and the rules of the sport, practicing good sportsmanship at all times, and using the proper sports equipment are all ways that athletes can prevent a concussion.

Concussions can be caused by a fall or by a bump or blow to the head or body.

Concussion can happen even if the athlete hasn't been knocked out or lost consciousness.

Nausea, headaches, sensitivity to light or noise, and difficulty concentrating are some of the symptoms of a concussion.

Athletes who have a concussion should not return to play until they are symptom-free and have received approval from a doctor or health care professional.

A repeat concussion that occurs before the brain recovers from the first can slow recovery or increase the likelihood of having long-term problems.