Biology: Concussions
Test Quiz
1. A concussion is an injury to what vital organ of the body?
a. Kidneys
b. Liver
c. Heart
d. Brain
e. Stomach
2. Which of the following is a typical symptom of a concussion?
a. Headache
b. Dizziness
c. Ringing in the ears
d. Nausea
e. All of the Above
3. What should a person do if they have concussion symptoms?
a. Take a nap
b. Put ice on the injury
c. Go to a doctor
d. Take a five minute break
e. Nothing, they will be fine
4. True or False: Multiple concussions can be very dangerous as the symptoms can add up.
a. TRUE
b. FALSE
c.
d.
e.
5. Which of the following is a Grade 1 concussion?
a. Loss of Consciousness
b. No loss of consciousness and symptoms last less than 15 minutes
c. No loss of consciousness and symptoms last more than 15 minutes
d.
e.
6. Which of the following is a Grade 2 concussion?
a. Loss of Consciousness
b. No loss of consciousness and symptoms last less than 15 minutes
c. No loss of consciousness and symptoms last more than 15 minutes
d.
e.
7. Which of the following is a Grade 3 concussion?
a. Loss of Consciousness
b. No loss of consciousness and symptoms last less than 15 minutes
c. No loss of consciousness and symptoms last more than 15 minutes
d.
e.
8. Which of the following should a person with a concussion not do?
a. Get plenty of sleep
b. Avoid active sports
c. Watch lots of TV
d. Avoid taking medicine unless approved by a doctor
e. Get plenty of physical rest
9. Which of the following may help prevent getting a concussion?
a. Wearing a helmet while playing high contact sports
b. Wearing a seatbelt
c. Not diving into shallow water
d. All of the above
e. None of the Above
10. What is the most dangerous sport for concussions?
a. Basketball
b. Football
c. Softball
d. Soccer
e. Golf
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