Concussion in Children Quiz

What are the two most common causes of concussion in children and adolescents?

• Car accidents and falls

• Sporting and bicycle accidents

• Playground accidents and swimming accidents

• Skateboarding accidents and skiing accidents

Which regions of the brain continue maturing into the early 20s?

• Occipital and parietal lobes

• Hippocampus and amygdala

• Frontal and temporal lobes

• Cerebellum and brainstem

What is the recommended approach to diagnose concussion in children?

• Observe the child's behavior without asking questions

• Conduct advanced neuroimaging tests

• Ask complex and detailed questions

• Ask simple and direct questions

What is the recommended approach for treating concussion in children?

• No specific treatment is recommended

• Immediate return to physical and cognitive activity

• Complete rest for 48 hours followed by a full return to activity

• Gradual return to activity with both physical and cognitive rest

What is the average duration of irritability and sleep disturbances in young people with concussion?

• 12 days

• 20 days

• 8 days

• 16 days

What is the potential long-term consequence of damage to still-developing areas of the brain in children?

• Learning disabilities

• No long-term effects

• Physical disabilities

• Emotional disturbances

What is the age range where most concussion cases occur in young people?

• 19 to 24

• 5 to 14

• 15 to 18

• 1 to 4

What is the best way to address the challenge of diagnosing concussion in adolescents?

• Conduct baseline neurocognitive testing

• Observe the child's behavior without asking questions

• Ask complex and detailed questions

• Conduct advanced neuroimaging tests

What is the risk of subsequent concussion if a child with a suspected concussion is allowed to return to play without medical clearance?

• The risk is increased

• The risk is unknown

• The risk is not affected

• The risk is decreased

What did a US study find about the prevalence of concussion-like symptoms in a group of high-school athletes?

• The prevalence was high

• The prevalence was low

• The prevalence was not studied

• The prevalence was the same as in non-athletes