NFHS Emergency Response & Immediate Care 2

Question 1

Which sideline assessment tool is widely recommended for evaluating a suspected concussion during a sporting event?

Accepted Answer

Sport Concussion Assessment Tool (SCAT)

Answer

Glasgow Coma Scale (GCS)

Answer

Mini-Mental State Examination (MMSE)

Answer

Rivermead Post-Concussion Symptoms Questionnaire

Question 2

What is the primary danger of allowing an athlete with an unresolved concussion to return to contact activity too soon?

Accepted Answer

Second-impact syndrome

Answer

Delayed onset muscle soreness

Answer

Overuse injury to the cervical spine

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Increased risk of dehydration

Question 3

An athlete loses consciousness for 30 seconds after a collision. Upon regaining consciousness, they appear alert and say they feel fine. What should happen?

Accepted Answer

Activate EMS and treat as a potential spinal injury

Answer

Allow return after 15 minutes of observation

Answer

Allow return if balance test is normal

Answer

Have them rest on the bench for one quarter

Question 4

Which of the following should NOT be given to an athlete with a suspected concussion?

Accepted Answer

Aspirin or ibuprofen (NSAIDs)

Answer

Water or clear fluids

Answer

Rest in a quiet environment

Answer

Written concussion information sheet

Question 5

What key information should be documented at the time of a suspected concussion on the sideline?

Accepted Answer

Time of injury, observed symptoms, and mechanism of injury

Answer

Only the player's jersey number and sport

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The score of the game at the time of injury

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Parent contact info only

Question 6

During a football game, a player takes a hit and exhibits a 'vacant stare' and unsteady gait. What is the MOST likely concern?

Accepted Answer

Concussion

Answer

Heat exhaustion

Answer

Torn ACL

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Cardiac arrhythmia

Question 7

A coach disagrees with the athletic trainer's decision to remove an athlete for a suspected concussion. What is the correct course of action?

Accepted Answer

The athletic trainer's medical judgment must be respected and the athlete must remain out

Answer

The coach's decision overrides the athletic trainer

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A vote among staff determines the outcome

Answer

The athlete decides whether to return