Signs and Symptoms
There are four types of symptoms with a concussion, thinking, physical, emotional, and ____.
What is sleep?
Should you immediately go back to school or work after experiencing a concussion?
No, you should rest both physically and mentally for a minimum of 24 hours.
Name 5 sports where a concussion can occur.
What are baseball, basketball, football, hockey, rugby, soccer, etc. (any sports will work)
Your friend just got tackled during a game of football, and he seems to be slurring his words. What do you do?
Pull him aside, tell him to sub out, advocate for him to stop playing so he can be diagnosed by a medical professional and recover.
True or False: Increased sleep is a symptom of a concussion.
What is true?
True or False: Staying in a dark room during recovery is always good.
What is false? (Incorporating small amounts of light over time can help smoothen recovery)
True or False: A concussion can occur at any time.
What is true?
Your mom just slipped on ice and hit her head when bringing groceries home. She insists she's fine, and that she does not feel any different. What do you do?
This symptom of a concussion is also commonly associated with a stroke.
What is slurred speech?
This is a trick question, as it all depends on the individual. However, 4-6 weeks is suitable for a minor concussion.
According to the American National Institute of Health, this is the percentage of people who will experience a concussion in their lifetime.
What is 29%?
You are snowboarding down a hill and going a bit too fast, when you fall onto your back and hit your head along the hill. Do you have a concussion?