Concussions

Question 1

Concussion

Answer 1

Mild traumatic brain injury that affects brain function

Question 2

Cranium

Answer 2

Skull (Bone that forms the head)

Question 3

Coup

Answer 3

Brain injury that occurs when the head strikes an object causing brain damage

Question 4

Contrecoup

Answer 4

Brain injury that occurs on the opposite side of the head impact

Question 5

Amnesia

Answer 5

Memory loss

Question 6

Photophobia

Answer 6

A condition where your eyes are more sensitive to the light.

Question 7

Phonophobia

Answer 7

A persistent and abnormal fear of sound.

Question 8

Tinnitus

Answer 8

“Hearing” noises in your ears

Question 9

2 signs of concussion

Answer 9

1. Loss of consciousness
2. Vomitting

Question 10

2 symptoms of concussion

Answer 10

1. Blurry vision
2. Nauseous

Question 11

LOC

Answer 11

Loss of consciousness

Question 12

Retrograde amnesia

Answer 12

Neurological condition characterized by the inability to recall events, information, or experiences that occurred before the onset of amnesia.

Question 13

Anterograde amnesia

Answer 13

Type of memory loss where you can’t gain more memories

Question 14

Epidural hematoma

Answer 14

extra-axial collection of blood within the potential space between the outer layer of the dura mater and the inner table of the skull

Question 15

Battle sign

Answer 15

Middle cranial fossa

Question 16

Glasgow coma scale

Answer 16

Describe the extent of impaired concussions in all types of acute medical and trauma patients

Question 17

Q-collar

Answer 17

Simple device that applies light pressure to the jugular veins