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HaneySprtmed10-2012

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how many cervical vertebras make up the bones of the neck   7  
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the non-moveable bones of the head is called   cranium  
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What does the spinal cord transmit   impulses that control all voluntary and involuntary movements of the body  
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________- clinical syndrome characterized by immediate and transient impairment of neurological functions due to mechanical acceleration and deceleration forces acting on the brain   A concussion  
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How does a concussion occur   from the impact of the head rapidly accelerating and then being suddenly decelerated  
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What are the 3 different classifications of concussions   Mild (1st degree) Moderate (2nd degree) Severe (3rd degree)  
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Once a concussion occurs, it is 4-6 more times likely to happen again. What is this called?   Second-impact syndrome  
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What is the most common head injury in sports?   Concussion  
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_________ __________ is an intracranial hemorrhage and can be fatal in 30 to 60 minutes. It is associated with a fracture of the temporal bone and results from a tear of the artery supplying the dura of the brain.   Epidural Hematoma  
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_______ __________ occurs between the surface of the brain and the dura and often results from a torn venous sinus artery on the surface of the brain. Can develop over a period of days or weeks. Need CAT scan   Subdural Hematoma  
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An Intracerebral Hematoma occurs where?   Inside of the brain  
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What is another name for epistaxis?   Nosebleed  
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Name two protective devices that could prevent dental injuries.   Mouth pieces, face shields  
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What is the leading cause of death due to athletic head injuries?   Intracranial Hemorrhage  
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List the four types of intracranial hemorrhage.   Epidural, Subdural, Intracerebral, Subarachnoid  
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______ is the most rapidly progressing intracranial hemorrhage and can reach fatal size in 30 to 60 minutes.   Epidural Hematoma  
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An athlete gets a blow to the head and he comes up to you and says, "things aren't quite right." What kind of head injury do you suspect the athlete is suffering from ?   Subdural Hematoma  
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Moving the chin toward the chest is ____   flexion  
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When you look at the ceiling your neck is _____   extending  
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Touching your ear to the shoulders is ___   Lateral Flexion  
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A concussion with momentary mental confusion, equal pupils, and a mild headache is a _____ ______.   Mild Concussion  
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______ concussion occur in highschool football each year.   375,000  
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A loss of consciousness > 5 minutes with obvious mental confusion is a _____ _____   severe concussion  
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Persistant headaches, blurred vision, irritability, tiredness, and personality changes are symptoms of ____ ____ ______.   post concussion syndrome (PCS)  
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An Epidural Hematoma rapidly progressing can reach fatal size in ____-____ minutes.   30-60  
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List 3 signs and symptoms of a mild concussion   momentary mental confusion; amnesia; pupils =; vision normal; tinnitus; mild headache; dizziness & disorientation  
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List 3 signs and symptoms of a moderate concussion   loss of consciousness <5mintues; sligh mental; transient confusion; temporary loss of memory with possible retrograde or antergrade amenesia; normal pupils; tinnitus; vertigo; dizziness; nausea/vomiting  
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_____________ is loss of memory for events that occurred before the injury   retrograde amnesia  
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_________ is loss of memory for events occuring immediately after the injury   anterograde amnesia  
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List 3 signs/symptoms of a severe concussion.   loss of consciousness >5 mintues; obvious mental confusion; amnesia; pupils - one or both dilated; vision - blurred/doubled; nystagmus - involuntary eye movement; photophobia - severe tinnitus; sensitivity to noise; headache; veritgo; nausea/vomiting  
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A ________ is usally the result of a direct blow to the nose.   Epistaxis  
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_______________ or ______________are common terms for a stretching of the brachial plexus complex.   burner or stinger  
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___________________ are great protective devices for preventing concucssions   Mouth guards / mouth pieces  
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