NFHS Advanced Techniques & Methods 2

Question 1

Which validated sideline assessment tool uses a standardized balance component, cognitive assessment, and symptom evaluation together?

Accepted Answer

SCAT6

Answer

The SCAT6 (Sport Concussion Assessment Tool 6) integrates symptom checklists, cognitive screening, and balance testing into one validated sideline instrument.

Question 2

When performing the Maddocks Questions during a sideline concussion assessment, what is primarily being evaluated?

Accepted Answer

Acute orientation and immediate memory relevant to the game

Answer

Maddocks Questions assess acute orientation using game-specific information (e.g., score, opponent) to detect post-concussive disorientation.

Question 3

A certified athletic trainer suspects a concussion but the athlete denies symptoms to stay in the game. What is the most appropriate advanced assessment strategy?

Accepted Answer

Apply objective tools such as balance testing and cognitive screening regardless of self-report

Answer

Objective sideline tools like balance and cognitive assessments reduce reliance on athlete self-report, which is frequently unreliable due to pressure to continue playing.

Question 4

The Balance Error Scoring System (BESS) evaluates postural stability across how many stances?

Accepted Answer

3 stances on 2 surfaces (6 conditions)

Answer

BESS uses double-leg, single-leg, and tandem stances on both firm and foam surfaces, yielding 6 total conditions scored by counting errors.

Question 5

What does a positive King-Devick (K-D) test result indicate in a sideline concussion screening context?

Accepted Answer

Slower number-reading time compared to baseline, suggesting concussion

Answer

A slower K-D test time compared to the athlete's own baseline is a positive finding associated with concussion affecting saccadic eye movements.

(NFHS) National Federation of State High School Associations Concussion in Sports Certification Practice Test

(NFHS) National Federation of State High School Associations Concussion in Sports Certification Practice Test

NFHS Advanced Techniques & Methods 2