Seizure Quiz

How Much Do You Know About Seizures?

A seizure is an uncontrolled electrical discharge from brain cells that causes mental and physical symptoms. Epilepsy is a group of chronic conditions in which a person has unprovoked, recurring seizures. Find out more about epilepsy and seizures by taking this quiz, based on information from the Epilepsy Foundation.

1. Although the characteristics of a seizure may differ from person to person, seizures are caused by the same thing:

A. A sudden change in how brain cells send electrical signals to one anotherB. A sudden change in how the spinal cord and brain talk to each otherC. A sudden change in blood flow in the brainD. A sudden change in oxygen flow in the body

2. Seizures can be caused by:

A. Brain injury that left scar tissue or other damageB. Infection that left scar tissue in or caused other damage to the brainC. Exposure to a toxic substanceD. Malfunctioning geneE. All of the above

3. Epilepsy is most likely to begin in which age group?

4. A person with epilepsy needs how much extra sleep a night?

A. One hourB. Two hoursC. Three hoursD. No extra sleep

5. In some states, if you have epilepsy, you can get a driver's license only if:

A. You haven't had a seizure in three monthsB. You haven't had a seizure in a yearC. Your health care provider has written a note saying you are free of seizuresD. All of the above

6. Although exercise is good for people with epilepsy, some sports are not appropriate. Which of these is/are not?

A. Mountain climbingB. SwimmingC. FootballD. All of the above

7. Alcohol can be dangerous for a person with epilepsy because:

A. It can interfere with medication used to control seizuresB. It can cause seizuresC. It can cause a heart attackD. A and B

8. How does a health care provider diagnose epilepsy?

A. History or description of seizuresB. A test called an electroencephalogram (EEG)C. A test called positron emission tomography (PET)D. A and B

9. Which is the most common treatment for epilepsy?

A. SurgeryB. Special dietC. MedicationD. An implanted electrical device

Filed Under: Epilepsy, Brain and Nerves

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