What is P.A.R.T.Y.
What does P.A.R.T.Y. stand for?
Prevent Alcohol and Risk-Related Trauma in Youth
What is the definition of "prevention"?
Taking steps to stop something from happening.
What is the difference between an acute and chronic injury?
Acute = sudden (spraining your ankle playing basketball)
Chronic = long-term/persistent (tendonitis, carpal tunnel)
What is the most common type of brain injury?
Concussion - A brain injury caused by a bump, blow, or jolt to the head/body.
How many hours of sleep is recommended for teens each night?
8-10 hours
What is the main goal of the P.A.R.T.Y. Program?
To help youth understand and recognize risk and make safe choices for themselves and those around them.
Is risk good, bad, or neutral? Why?
Neutral. Risk is a part of life. Some risks can be good (trying out for a team) and some can be bad (drinking and driving). It is important to know how to identify the difference and what you can do about it.
What is the definition of a traumatic injury?
A sudden, serious, physical injury to living tissue caused by an external force, such as a fall, car accident, or violent act, that requires immediate medical attention.
What is the spinal cord responsible for?
The spinal cord is the message highway between the brain and the body. Injuries to the spinal cord are often categorized as complete or incomplete.
What is the ideal room temperature for quality sleep?
18°C (65°F)
Where was the P.A.R.T.Y. Program developed over 30 years ago?
Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre (Toronto)
Why is prevention important for youth specifically?
Young people aged 12 to 19 have the highest likelihood of injury. Adolescents have experienced an increase in injuries over the past decade, especially among girls. Although males, in general, are more likely than females to be injured, young males (aged 12 to 19) are most at risk.
True or False: All traumatic injuries always heal completely.
False. Some traumatic injuries can cause permanent disability.
How thick is the average human skull?
Approximately 7mm. Picture the width of a pencil, or three toonies stacked on top of each other.
What happens in the brain during deep sleep?
The brain clears waste, strengthens memories, and helps with growth and repair.
What is the name of the certification that every student will earn today?
Stop the Bleed
What are the three levels of prevention?
1. Primary (putting on your helmet before riding your bike)
2. Secondary (getting a cast put on after breaking a bone)
3. Tertiary (going to physiotherapy to regain strength after an injury)
List two common causes of traumatic injuries in youth.
Motor vehicle collisions, falls, sports-related injuries, acts of violence. *Special mention = e-bike and e-scooter related injuries among youth are on the rise in our region and across the province.
Name three common signs of a concussion.
Headache, nausea, dizziness, fatigue, difficulty focusing, difficulty sleeping, sensitivity to light and sound, emotional and behavioural changes.
What is the link between lack of sleep and injury risk?
Difficulty controlling emotions, increased risk of depression and anxiety, diminished focus/attention/judgement/decision making, greater tendency to engage in risk-taking behaviours.