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Concussion — NCLEX Cheat Sheet

Mild TBI, transient dysfunction

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👤 By the CinnaRN Clinical Content Team 🕐 Updated 2026-07-11 🏷️ Physiological Adaptation 🔖 Free to read, print, and share

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Use this quick-reference guide to spot, treat, and prevent Concussion on the NCLEX. Keep it handy during review and on exam day!

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Defined as a transient alteration in brain function from head trauma; CT and MRI are typically normal because there is no gross structural injury.

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