NFHS COURSE EXAM QUESTIONS WITH COMPLETE
SOLUTIONS
1) What is a concussion? -- Answer ✔✔ a type of traumatic brain injury that interferes
with the normal functions of the brain
2) How is a concussion caused? -- Answer ✔✔ caused by a bump, blow or jolt to the
head or body, causing the head to move or stop rapidly
3) What are concussion signs? (observable) -- Answer ✔✔ - appears dazed/stunned
- confused about assignment
- forgets plays
- unsure of game, score, opponent
- moves clumsy
- answers questions slowly
- shows behavior/personality changes
- can't recall events prior to or after the injury
- loss of consciousness
4) What are concussion symptoms that are provided by the player? -- Answer ✔✔ -
headache
- nausea
- balance problems or dizziness
- double or fuzzy vision
- sensitivity to light or noise
- feeling sluggish
- feeling mentally foggy
- concentration or memory problems
- confusion
SOLUTIONS
1) What is a concussion? -- Answer ✔✔ a type of traumatic brain injury that interferes
with the normal functions of the brain
2) How is a concussion caused? -- Answer ✔✔ caused by a bump, blow or jolt to the
head or body, causing the head to move or stop rapidly
3) What are concussion signs? (observable) -- Answer ✔✔ - appears dazed/stunned
- confused about assignment
- forgets plays
- unsure of game, score, opponent
- moves clumsy
- answers questions slowly
- shows behavior/personality changes
- can't recall events prior to or after the injury
- loss of consciousness
4) What are concussion symptoms that are provided by the player? -- Answer ✔✔ -
headache
- nausea
- balance problems or dizziness
- double or fuzzy vision
- sensitivity to light or noise
- feeling sluggish
- feeling mentally foggy
- concentration or memory problems
- confusion
