Pediatric Concussion

Question 1

Name 4 thinking/remembering symptoms of concussion

Answer 1

1. Difficulty thinking clearly
2. Feeling slowed down
3. Difficulty concentrating
4. Difficulty remembering new information

Question 2

Name 4 physical symptoms of concussion

Answer 2

1. Headache, fuzzy or blurry vision
2. Nausea or vomiting
3. Sensitivity to noise or light, balance probs
4. Feeling tired

Question 3

Biggest predictor of slow recovery

Answer 3

Dizziness

Question 4

Who is more susceptible, male or female

Answer 4

Female

Question 5

Highest risk groups for TBI

Answer 5

0-4, 15-19

Question 6

PT for concussion

Answer 6

Submax aerobic

Question 7

What does PPT Do?

Answer 7

Develop the IEP (individual Education Plan)

Question 8

Risk for poor recovery concussion

Answer 8

Mood disorder
Prior concussion
Female

Question 9

Return to Play RTP

Answer 9

Do not return to play on day of injury if concussion is suspected

Question 10

What is LRE

Answer 10

Part of IDEA, Least Restrictive Environment BY LAW

Question 11

The PPT is to Develop the IEP

Answer 11

YES!

Question 12

Highest sports concussion

Answer 12

Football
Ice hockey
Female soccer
Lacross
Field Hockey

Question 13

Return to school

Answer 13

Several days to 1 week

Question 14

504 plan

Answer 14

From Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973

Question 15

Predictor of poor outcome

Answer 15

Dizziness at 2 weeks

Question 16

What is included in the IDEA

Answer 16

IEP (Individual Education Plan) - legal plan that specifies student goals via special design of education

Question 17

What might a 504 plan actually offer a student

Answer 17

• preferential seating
• extended time
• tests in quiet area
• rest breaks
• visual aids

Question 18

Name 3 sleep changes with concussion

Answer 18

1. Sleeping more
2. Sleeping less
3. Trouble falling asleep

Question 19

Why is TBI rougher in small kids

Answer 19

More watery brain
Not full myelin development
Larger heads
Weaker neck muscles
Undeveloped brain

Question 20

Classic Nonaccidental TBI bleed

Answer 20

Subdural hematoma

Question 21

Most common sideline tool

Answer 21

SCAT, age 13 and higher

Sport Concussion Assessment Tool

Question 22

MRI?

Answer 22

If not responding to recovery

Question 23

What happens to the eyes in Nonaccidental TBI

Answer 23

Retinal hemorrhages 85%

Question 24

What does a 504 entail

Answer 24

Protects the rights of individuals with disabilities in programs and activities that receive federal assistance from US Dept of Education

Question 25

Other predictors of slow recovery

Answer 25

Retrograde amnesia
Post-traumatic amnesia
Higher initial score
Mental status change longer than 5 min

Question 26

How do you meet 504 criteria

Answer 26

Physical or mental impairment that substantially limits one or more major life activities.

Question 27

What is PPT

Answer 27

Planning and Placement Team

Question 28

Return to sport

Answer 28

Full resolution of symptoms

Question 29

Name 4 emotional symptoms of concussion

Answer 29

1. Irritability
2. Sadness
3. More emotional
4. Nervous

Question 30

Highest demographic of concussion, mild TBI

Answer 30

0-4, then 15-19

Question 31

What is IDEA

Answer 31

Individuals with Disabilities Education ACT