Concussion Training for Service Members (1 hr)

Which of the following are signs that a person may have sustained a concussion? Select ALL that apply. Blank or vacant look Lying motionless on the ground Broken leg Heavy Breathing Disorientation Slow to get up after a direct or indirect blow to the head

Blank or vacant look Lying motionless on the ground Disorientation Slow to get up after a direct or indirect blow to the head

Four Airmen are involved in a football collision during downtime. They all received a blow to the head. Airman A and Airman B appear uninjured. However, Airman C hits the ground hard, quickly becoming dazed and confused. Airman D experiences some dizziness. Which of the Airmen should receive a medical examination? Select the correct answer.

All of the Airmen because they were all involved in a potentially concussive event.

Where would be the best place to locate information and resources related to concussion? Select the correct answer. Visit the DVBIC (TBI Center of Excellence) website. Ask your leader. In a sports magazine. Ask your buddy.

Ask your leader

Staff Sergeant Morrison hits his head hard on the tailgate of his truck while working in his driveway. He is evaluated and told he did not sustain a concussion. Why did he not sustain a concussion if he received a sharp blow to the head? Select the best answer. The Service Member was not involved in a blast event. The Service Member did not black out. Not all blows to the head result in a concussion. Concussions usually occur on the battlefield and not in a driveway.

Not all blows to the head result in a concussion.

In a deployed environment, which of the following Service Members should be evaluated for concussion and have mandatory 24 hours of rest? Select ALL that apply. Petty Officer Lopez hit her head hard when running up the stairs, and she seems confused and disoriented. Lieutenant Williams was involved in a vehicle crash but has no visible injuries. Sergeant Baker woke up with a bad headache after working out late last night. Sergeant Lawrence was 40 meters away from an IED blast. Sergeant Lawrence has no visible injuries and he feels fine.

Petty Officer Lopez hit her head hard when running up the stairs, and she seems confused and disoriented. Sergeant Lawrence was 40 meters away from an IED blast. Sergeant Lawrence has no visible injuries and he feels fine.!!!!

Is the following statement true or false? After sustaining one concussion, you are at a higher risk of sustaining a second concussion. True False

TRUE

While on leave, Second Lieutenant Lee was involved in a head-to-head collision with another skier while enjoying downhill skiing in Colorado. Second Lieutenant Lee was evaluated for concussion but was not diagnosed with a concussion. Which of the following activities should Second Lieutenant do during the next 24 hours? Select the correct answer.

Take it easy in case symptoms arise

What is true about concussions? Select the correct answer. Early diagnosis of concussion will slow down my recovery. With early diagnosis and treatment, most Service Members can return to duty quickly following a concussion. Many concussions are not treatable, which means that I don't need to seek medical care. As a Service Member, your role in recognizing and treating concussion is not important.

With early diagnosis and treatment, most Service Members can return to duty quickly following a concussion.!!!!

Which of the following are symptoms of concussion? Select ALL that apply. Dizziness Visual disturbances Cough Ringing in the ears Balance difficulty Nausea/vomiting Increased appetite Difficulty concentrating Irritability

all of these are correct!!!!

Which of the following can happen when a Service Member does not get evaluated and treated for a concussion? Select ALL that apply. The Service Member is putting the mission at risk. The Service Member may be delaying recovery time. The Service Member is demonstrating that he/she is dependable. The Service Member is putting himself/herself at risk for persistent symptoms.

ALL?

A Service Member is involved in motor vehicle crash while on a week-long training exercise. The vehicle he is traveling in veers off course on a narrow dirt track and slides into a ditch. The Service Member hits his head on the dash inside the vehicle and is momentarily dazed. Apart from that, he has no visible injuries. This is day 1 of the exercise, so neither the Service Member nor the leader wants the Service Member to take any downtime. What is the leader's responsibility following this event? Select the correct answer. Have the Service Member assessed for concussion by a medic or medical as soon as possible. Allow the Service Member to complete this mission but tell him he needs to be evaluated for concussion before his next mission. Evaluate the Service Member for concussion symptoms. If so, take him off the mission. Allow the Service Member to complete this week's mission but tell him he needs to be evaluated for concussion at the end of the mission.

Have the Service Member assessed for concussion by a medic or medical as soon as possible.!!!

Lieutenant Bennet was diagnosed with a concussion. He is to attend a training event next week that he does not want to miss. He has been following medical recommendations for a week and today he feels like he is ready to return to duty. When should Lieutenant Bennet return to duty? Select the correct answer. He should continue following medical recommendations this week and return to duty in time to join the training event. He should return to duty when his medical provider clears him to return to duty. If he feels well enough, he should return to duty tomorrow so he can prepare for the training event. He should check with his leader and return to duty when his leader tells him it's okay.

He should continue following medical recommendations this week and return to duty in time to join the training event.

Airman Johnson collided with another Service Member during a hockey game. Airman Johnson was diagnosed with a concussion. This is the second concussion that Airman Johnson has sustained in a year. He has been following medical recommendations three days and today he feels fine. He is anxious to return to duty because his unit is due to deploy in a month. When should Airman Johnson return to duty? Select the correct answer.

He should return to duty when his medical provider clears him to return to duty.

Master Sergeant Newton collided with another Service Member during a football game. Master Sergeant Newton was diagnosed with a concussion. Which of the following activities should he AVOID for the next 24 hours? Select ALL that apply

Light physical activities Drinking alcohol* Doing crossword puzzles Downhill skiing* Catching up on reports Simple, familiar cognitive tasks