NFHS Emergency Response & Immediate Care 3

Question 1

Which of the following is a 'red flag' sign after a head injury that indicates the need for IMMEDIATE emergency care?

Accepted Answer

Repeated vomiting

Answer

Repeated or projectile vomiting after a head injury is a red flag for increased intracranial pressure and requires immediate emergency evaluation.

Question 2

According to NFHS concussion guidelines, a written information sheet about concussion signs and symptoms should be provided to:

Accepted Answer

Athletes and their parents/guardians before participation

Answer

NFHS guidelines require that concussion education materials be distributed to athletes and parents/guardians prior to the start of participation each season.

Question 3

What does the phrase 'when in doubt, sit them out' communicate about concussion management?

Accepted Answer

Any uncertainty about a concussion requires the athlete to be removed from play

Answer

The phrase encapsulates the conservative approach required by NFHS: if there is any question about whether a concussion occurred, the athlete must not continue playing.

Question 4

An athlete sustained a concussion on Monday. By Thursday, they report feeling 100% better. Who can authorize their return to full-contact practice?

Accepted Answer

A licensed/certified healthcare professional trained in concussion management

Answer

Only a licensed or certified healthcare professional trained in concussion management can provide written clearance for return to full contact activity.

Question 5

Which factor is MOST important in determining whether EMS should be called for a head injury on the field?

Accepted Answer

The presence of red-flag signs such as seizure, repeated vomiting, or loss of consciousness

Answer

Red-flag signs like seizure, loss of consciousness, and repeated vomiting suggest potential life-threatening injury and always require EMS activation.

(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 Emergency Response & Immediate Care 3