NFHS CONCUSSION IN SPORTS

4 September 2022
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How can a concussion be identified?
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Watching for different types of signs or symptoms after a student gets a hit to the head or body.
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How can you help prevent concussions?
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Talking to students about ways to lower the chance for hits to the head.
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What is the first thing you should do as a coach when one of your students has sustained a bump or a blow to the head or body and isn't acting right?
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Remove the student from play and look for signs and symptoms of a concussion.
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In general, how long should the return to play process takes for a student to complete?
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A week or more.
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Which of the following would indicate a medical emergency that requires activating EMS/calling 9-1-1?
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The student lost consciousness, is vomiting persistently and seems to become increasingly more confused and restless.
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When can concussions occur?
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In any organized or unorganised recreational sport or activity.
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Which of the following are symptoms of a concussion that a student may describe?
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The students states the lights hurt their eyes, they feel confused and complain of a headache.
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If a student returns to sports while still recovering from a concussion, it may:
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Both A and B
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The student shall be removed from play and the students parents should be alerted about a possible concussion immediately following the game or practice- before allowing the child to go home. What other elements make up "HEADS UP" Action Plan?
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Both A and B