You are looking for guidance on the management of concussion prior to a deployment. Where would be the best place to locate this information? Select the correct answer.
Visit the DVBIC (TBI Center of Excellence) website.
Which of the following are associated with sustaining multiple concussions? Select ALL that apply.
- You may experience more severe symptoms with multiple concussions.
- Recovery may take longer for a second or third concussion.
- You will be at greater risk of sustaining another concussion after the first concussion.
In order to be diagnosed with a concussion, two criteria must be met. 1) an injury event such as a direct blow or jolt to the head, exposure to a blast, or other head injury and 2) at least one of three other criteria. Which of the following is one of the three other criteria? Select the correct answer.
An alteration of consciousness (feeling dazed and confused) for less than 24 hours
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.
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
- Slow to get up after a direct or indirect blow to the head
- Disorientation
Which of the following statements about concussion is NOT true? Select the correct answer.
Whether diagnosed early or not, the recovery time for most concussions is about the same.
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 putting himself/herself at risk for persistent symptoms.
In which of the following ways can a concussion impact your performance? Select ALL that apply.
- You may make mistakes that you wouldn’t usually make.
- You may trip and fall more often.
- You may feel irritable.
In a deployed environment only, which of the following require prompt command and medical attention, event reporting, and a minimum 24-hour rest period beginning at the time of the event? Select ALL that apply.
- Presence within 50 meters of a blast
- A direct blow to the head
- Involvement in a vehicle crash
Is the following statement true or false? There are certain symptoms that are unique to concussion and the majority of Service Members who sustain a concussion will experience one or more of these symptoms. Select the correct answer.
False
Which of the following are common causes of concussion? Select ALL that apply.
- A direct blow to the head or the head striking an object
- Vehicle crashes
- Being near a blast
When recovering from a concussion, there are some activities that support recovery, particularly during the first 24 hours, and others that should be avoided. Which of the following activities support recovery in the first 24 hours? Select ALL that apply.
- Maximizing downtime or rest during the day
- Getting at least eight hours of sleep
- Staying out of the heat
