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JKO Concussion Training for Service Members Questions and Answers

Which of the following is NOT a common cause of concussion? Select the correct answer.

Swimming

Which of the following statements about concussion is NOT true? Select the correct answer. [Remediation Accessed :N]

As a Service Member, it is your responsibility recognize potentially concussive events and seek medical attention. (wrong)

A deployed convoy is involved in an IED blast while returning from a mission. Vehicle A was approximately 5 meters away when the explosion occurred. Vehicle B was 45 meters away and Vehicle C was 85 meters away. Private Parker, the gunner in Vehicle A, lost consciousness for 2 minutes. Private Williams, also in Vehicle A hit his head on the side of the vehicle and was dazed and confused for a few minutes after the blast. None of the other Soldiers in the convoy were injured. Which Soldiers require a medical examination? Select the correct answer. [Remediation Accessed :N]

All of the Soldiers in the convoy because they were all involved in a potentially concussive event.(wrong)

Which of the following are signs that a person may have sustained a concussion? Select ALL that apply.

Slow to get up after a direct or indirect blow to the head
Lying motionless on the ground
Blank or vacant look
Disorientation

Which of the following are symptoms of concussion? Select ALL that apply.

Nausea/vomiting
Irritability
Balance difficulty.
Ringing in the ears
Visual disturbances
Difficulty concentrating
Dizziness

You are looking for guidance on the management of concussion prior to a deployment. Where would be the best place to locate this information? Select the correct answer.

Visit the DVBIC (TBI Center of Excellence) website.

Which of the following are associated with sustaining multiple concussions? Select ALL that apply.

Recovery may take longer for a second or third concussion.
You will be at greater risk of sustaining another concussion after the first concussion.
You may experience more severe symptoms with multiple concussions.

After being involved in an accident during a training event, Corporal Morales hit her head and was dazed and confused for a couple of seconds. Corporal Morales brushed off her injury and was reluctant to go to the medical center to get checked out. If Corporal Morales did not get checked out and had sustained a concussion, which of the following could happen? Select ALL that apply.

Corporal Morales would be putting her unit and the mission in danger.
Corporal Morales would be putting herself at risk for worsening or lingering concussion symptoms.

Staff Sergeant Morrison hits his head hard on the tailgate of his truck while working in his driveway. He is evaluated and told he did not sustain a concussion. Why did he not sustain a concussion if he received a sharp blow to the head? Select the best answer.

Not all blows to the head result in a concussion.

As a leader with Service Members under your responsibility, you should: Select ALL that apply. [Remediation Accessed :N]

3 w/o put (wrong)

While on leave, Second Lieutenant Lee was involved in a head-to-head collision with another skier while enjoying downhill skiing in Colorado. Second Lieutenant Lee was evaluated for concussion but was not diagnosed with a concussion. Which of the following activities should Second Lieutenant do during the next 24 hours? Select the correct answer.

Take it easy in case symptoms arise

Airman Johnson collided with another Service Member during a hockey game. Airman Johnson was diagnosed with a concussion. This is the second concussion that Airman Johnson has sustained in a year. He has been following medical recommendations three days and today he feels fine. He is anxious to return to duty because his unit is due to deploy in a month. When should Airman Johnson return to duty? Select the correct answer.

He should return to duty when his medical provider clears him to return to duty.

In which of the following ways can a concussion impact your performance? Select ALL that apply

You may feel moody and irritable.
You may have problems with balance.
You may experience inability to concentrate and remember things.

What is true about concussions? Select the correct answer.

With early diagnosis and treatment, most Service Members can return to duty quickly following a concussion.

In a deployed environment only, which of the following require prompt command and medical attention, event reporting, and a minimum 24-hour rest period beginning at the time of the event? Select ALL that apply.

Presence within 50 meters of a blast
Involvement in a vehicle crash
A direct blow to the head

A Service Member is involved in motor vehicle crash while on a week-long training exercise. The vehicle he is traveling in veers off course on a narrow dirt track and slides into a ditch. The Service Member hits his head on the dash inside the vehicle and is momentarily dazed. Apart from that, he has no visible injuries. This is day 1 of the exercise, so neither the Service Member nor the leader wants the Service Member to take any downtime. What is the leader's responsibility following this event? Select the correct answer.

Have the Service Member assessed for concussion by a medic or medical as soon as possible.