Epilepsy Basics
What is the neurological disorder that causes repeated seizures?
What is Epilepsy
Seizures that affect both sides of the brain are called what?
Generalized seizures
What is a common physical sign of a seizure that involves body movement?
What is Shaking or jerking
What’s the first thing you should do during a seizure?
What is Stay calm
What color represents epilepsy awareness?
What is Purple
Seizures are caused by sudden bursts of what in the brain?
What is Electrical activity
Seizures that start in one area of the brain are called what?
Focal seizures
A person may suddenly stare blankly. True or false?
True
What should you put under the person’s head?
What is something soft
What are club members making during the meeting?
What is Purple awareness ribbons
How many unprovoked seizures are usually needed for an epilepsy diagnosis?
What is 2 or more
What type of seizure can cause a brief staring spell?
What is Absence seizure
What might a person lose during a seizure — awareness or hearing?
What is Awareness
After the seizure stops, roll the person onto their what?
What is side
Where will the ribbons be placed?
What is around the school
Name one common cause of epilepsy.
What is Genetics, brain injury, infections, or unknown causes
What type involves shaking or stiffening of the whole body?
What is Tonic-clonic seizure
What mental state may appear after or during a focal seizure?
What is confusion
Name something you should NOT put into a person’s mouth during a seizure.
What is anything
Why are we creating the ribbons?
To raise awareness about epilepsy
Does epilepsy affect only one age group or people of all ages?
What is People of all ages
Focal seizures may include confusion or what kind of movements?
What is Repetitive movements
Name one unusual behavior someone might show during a seizure.
What is any unusual behavior
When should you call 911?
What is If seizure lasts >5 minutes, first seizure, trouble breathing, injured, or not waking up