Which of the following is BEST practice for the first 48 hours following a concussion?

You have been treating an athlete who sustained a concussion several weeks ago that continues to present with low energy level, memory problems due to “brain fog” and difficulty sleeping which impacts their performance at school. The concussion clinical profile that BEST fits this patient is which of the following?

Based on risk factors for concussion, which of the following individuals is MOST at risk for sustaining a concussion?

A physical therapist evaluates a person with a concussion using the Balance Error Scoring System (BESS) test. Which of the following is considered an “error” when observing the person complete this test?

The patient becomes increasingly agitated during a physical therapy session and requires a physical rest break and re-direction. Which of the following activities would be BEST to re-direct this patient mid session? 

What is the name of the neurosurgery performed for decompression of the brain where part of the skull is removed and not replaced until swelling and healing has improved?

A physical therapist treats a patient who has a closed head injury and is in the confused-agitated level of cognitive functioning. The therapist treats the patient in their home for 60 minute sessions, three times per week. Recently the therapist has noticed that the patient becomes increasingly combative as the session progresses and believes the deterioration in behavior is linked to the patient becoming fatigued. Which of the following treatment modifications is the MOST appropriate to assist in reducing patient fatigue?

Jimmy Swaggert was a suspect in the murder of his girlfriend, and his rival’s ex-spouse, Tammy Faye. The police found Tammy Faye in the basement of Swaggert’s home. Her death was apparently the result of blows to the head from a blunt object. Swaggert initially told police that he knew nothing of what happened, that Tammy Faye must have been murdered by an intruder while he slept upstairs, and that he did not want to cooperate further. A few days after the murder, Swaggert called Detective Angley to get an update on the investigation. Angley invited Swaggert to come to the police station to talk things over. Swaggert went to the police station where he met with Angley in a small room with only a table and some chairs. Angley told Swaggert that he was not under arrest and gave him Miranda warnings. Swaggert then signed a Miranda waiver form and agreed to take a polygraph exam. After the polygraph was administered Angley asked some preliminary questions and then advised Swaggert that he failed the polygraph. This was an exaggeration since the test revealed only that it was unclear whether Swaggert was telling the truth. At that point Swaggert said that he would like to get an attorney. Angley said “you may or may not need a lawyer, I don’t know. You should just tell the truth because it will set you free.” Swaggert then admitted that he sometimes fought with Tammy Faye but that he did not kill her. Swaggert then stood up and left the police station. Over the next few weeks the police developed further evidence linking Swaggert to the murder of Tammy Faye and Swaggert was arrested. At Swaggert’s trial he moved to suppress his statements. Swaggert’s statement is:

A high school athlete is being treated for a recent concussion (4 days ago) in an outpatient setting. They are still experiencing vestibular symptoms including significant dizziness (6/10) and imbalance with dynamic movement. Which of the following aerobic exercises would be BEST to initiate with this athlete?

The healthcare team is meeting to determine whether an athlete, who sustained a concussion two weeks ago, is ready to return to play. The athlete is a high school running back and is no longer experiencing symptoms at rest. They are able to participate in all concussion testing and school activities without onset or exacerbation of symptoms. They have not yet fully participated in practice. Which of the following would be the BEST determination for this athlete returning to play?