Concussion Evaluation Quiz
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What is the primary concern when evaluating a neurologic deficit?

  • Location of injury
  • Duration of unconsciousness
  • Pattern of neck pain
  • Level of consciousness (correct)
  • What is essential to ask a patient who is experiencing dizziness?

  • Can you describe what you mean by dizziness? (correct)
  • Have you experienced any vomiting?
  • How long have you been feeling dizzy?
  • Can you rate the severity of your dizziness?
  • What is a potential underlying cause of pre-syncope?

  • Musculoskeletal disorder
  • Increased blood flow to the brain
  • Inner ear disorder
  • Decreased blood flow to the brain (correct)
  • What is vernigo?

    <p>True rotational spinning caused by a labyrinthine-vestibular disorder</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is an important aspect to assess in concussion evaluation?

    <p>Level of consciousness before the fall</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is an essential question to ask during a concussion evaluation?

    <p>Have you experienced any dizziness?</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a Scotoma?

    <p>A blind spot inside an area of normal or decreased vision</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the significance of abnormal floaters in the eyes?

    <p>They are usually not significant</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is photophobia?

    <p>The inability to tolerate light</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is Strabismus?

    <p>The deviation in the parallel axes of the two eyes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is diplopia?

    <p>The perception of two images of a single object</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the significance of sudden loss of vision?

    <p>It requires emergency referral</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is an important aspect to consider when assessing a patient's headache?

    <p>The patient's medication history</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a red flag for severe headache?

    <p>Thunderclap headache</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When assessing a patient's head injury, what is an important question to ask?

    <p>Have you had any head injury or blow to your head?</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is an important aspect to consider when assessing a patient's dizziness?

    <p>The patient's movement limitations</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a common location for headache pain?

    <p>Upper back, Neck, base of the head</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is an important factor to consider when evaluating a patient's headache pattern?

    <p>The patient's comorbid conditions</p> Signup and view all the answers

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