CESAP Jeopardy

Concussion Classics

100

What is a concussion?

A concussion is a mild brain injury that temporarily affects the way the brain functions

200

Name 2 ways someone can get a concussion

- hitting your head i.e. playing football or falling off of a bike

- whiplash i.e. in a car accident

300

Name 2 signs or symptoms of a concussion

1. Physical: headaches, nausea, dizziness, sensitivity to light

2. Mental: feeling slowed down, difficulty concentrating

3. Sleep changes

4. Emotional: anger, sadness, anxiety, irritability

400

Name one red flag symptoms of a concussion

1. Persistent vomiting

2. Seizures

3. Neck pain

4. Double vision

5. Worsening symptoms

500

What is Rowan's Law?

• Mandatory guidelines that schools and sports organizations must follow when there is a suspected or confirmed concussion

• Increases awareness of concussion among parents, students, coaches, and athletes

Myth Busters

100

True or False: only athletes can get concussions

FALSE

200

True or False: if you feel fine after you hit your head, you do not have a concussion

FALSE: the onset of symptoms can be delayed. Always report suspected head injuries to an adult!

300

True or False: Step 1 of concussion recovery includes 1 week of rest and break from school

FALSE! 24-48 hours of rest and light activity are recommended and you can return to school after this step if symptoms are improving 

400

True or False: double vision is a normal symptom after a concussion

FALSE: double vision after a head injury is a sign the injury could be worse than a concussion

500

TRUE or FALSE: You do not need medical clearance before returning to full-intensity sport

FALSE! You require medical clearance before being able to return to full-intensity no-contact activity and practice

Recognition and Recovery

100

True or False: if your symptoms have gone away, you can immediately return to full activity

FALSE: gradual return to activity is the best way to help your brain fully recover. Symptoms may return if you go back to your regular routine too quickly

200

True or False: concussion symptoms will go away within one or two days

FALSE: while most concussions resolve quickly with proper rest, almost 30% of youth have symptoms that last longer than 4 weeks

300

Name one thing that you can do to help your brain recover after a head injury

1. Pace yourself: break your day into small chunks with lots of rest

2. Gradual return to activity

3. Take a break from studying or using your phone

400

Name one thing that you can do to support a friend/classmate who is returning to school after a concussion?

1. Offer to take notes for them

2. Be a sympathetic ear

3. Ask how you can help

500

Name 1 resource you can visit to receive more information about concussions.

Parachute Canada

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