A male soccer player was struck in the head with a soccer ball. Players state that he was dazed for several seconds following the impact and then asked the same questions over and over. He is currently conscious and oriented to person but is confused as to place and time. He also has a reddened area on the side of his head and face. As you proceed with your assessment, his memory continues to
improve. Based on these findings, you would suspect which of the following injuries?
a. A concussion/TBI
b. An open head injury
c. An epidural hematoma
d. A cerebral contusion
Answer: a
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