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What Do You Know About Concussions?

A concussion is caused by a blow or jolt to the head. It is also called a traumatic brain injury. Find out more about concussions by taking this quiz.

1. All symptoms of a concussion show up right after a head injury.

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Symptoms may show up right away. But some may not start for weeks or even months after the injury.

A. True B. False

2. When should a high school athlete return to play after a concussion?

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According to the CDC, the athlete shouldn’t return to play until they are seen by a healthcare provider who is experienced in looking at concussions. When the provider says the athlete no longer has symptoms of a concussion, the athlete can gradually increase activities over time and resume the sport.

A. In no more than 3 weeks B. When the athlete feels ready to return C. When the coach decides that the athlete is ready to return D. After the athlete is seen by a health care provider and declared free of symptoms

3. Which of these is a symptom of a concussion?

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Nausea and vomiting, confusion, and vision problems are all possible symptoms of a concussion. You may also have:

Headache that gets worse
Dizziness
Memory loss
Mood changes
Seizures

If you have one or more of these symptoms after a head injury, you should seek emergency care. It’s important to remember that a concussion may leave you too confused to make the right decision. Family and friends will need to make sure you get the care you need.

A. Nausea and vomiting B. Confusion C. Vision problems D. All of the above

4. You can get a concussion without hitting your head.

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A concussion is a mild form of a traumatic brain injury. It can be caused by a bump, blow, or jolt to the head. A concussion can be caused by direct injury to the head. Or it can be caused by a blow to the body that causes your head to move back and forth quickly.

A. True B. False

5. Things that require you to concentrate hard can help you get better after a concussion.

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Things like school tests that require you to concentrate or focus can actually slow your recovery. To recover, you need to rest both physically and mentally.

A. True B. False

6. People who have had a concussion in the past are more likely to have another one.

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Once you have had a concussion you are more likely to have repeated concussions. Having a second concussion within a few hours, days, or weeks after the first can make recovery take longer. The more concussions you have, the greater your chance of having long-term problems.

A. True B. False

7. When should you wear a helmet to protect yourself from head injury?

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Wearing a helmet for activities such as skiing, horseback riding, bicycle or motorcycle riding, contact sports, and snowboarding is one of many ways to prevent a concussion. Other ways include:

Wear a seatbelt when riding in a motor vehicle
Properly secure children in car seats
Don’t drink and drive
Get rid of things in your home that could cause you to trip

A. Skiing B. Horseback riding C. Walking D. A and B

8. You have been told by your child’s healthcare provider to watch your child at home after a mild head injury. Which of these symptoms should give you cause for concern?

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Call your child’s healthcare provider right away or take your child to the emergency department if they: