CCSP Concussion Evaluation and Management 2

Question 1

Which grading scale for concussion severity was officially retired by major sports medicine organizations in favor of individualized assessment?

Accepted Answer

Cantu Grading System

Answer

SCAT5 Scale

Answer

Glasgow Coma Scale

Answer

King-Devick Test

Question 2

A 16-year-old soccer player reports visual disturbances and photophobia after a head impact. Which cranial nerve is most likely implicated in the photophobia symptom?

Accepted Answer

Cranial Nerve III (Oculomotor)

Answer

Cranial Nerve II (Optic)

Answer

Cranial Nerve IV (Trochlear)

Answer

Cranial Nerve VII (Facial)

Question 3

In the context of concussion management, what does 'cognitive rest' primarily involve?

Accepted Answer

Limiting mentally demanding activities that worsen symptoms

Answer

Complete bed rest for 24-48 hours

Answer

Avoiding all social interactions

Answer

Stopping all physical activity indefinitely

Question 4

Which neurotransmitter is primarily implicated in the ionic cascade following concussive injury, leading to the metabolic crisis?

Accepted Answer

Glutamate

Answer

Dopamine

Answer

Serotonin

Answer

GABA

Question 5

A high school football player is cleared for return to play after concussion. During what stage of the graduated return-to-sport protocol can he first participate in non-contact training drills?

Accepted Answer

Stage 4

Answer

Stage 2

Answer

Stage 3

Answer

Stage 5

Question 6

Which baseline testing tool assesses neurocognitive function, balance, and symptom reporting as part of a comprehensive concussion evaluation battery?

Accepted Answer

SCAT5

Answer

Standardized Assessment of Concussion (SAC)

Answer

ImPACT test

Answer

Maddocks Questions

Question 7

Post-concussion syndrome is generally defined by symptom persistence beyond what timeframe in adults?

Accepted Answer

4 weeks

Answer

7 days

Answer

10 days

Answer

3 months