Seizures

Question 1

When might you consider leaving a pt at home following a seizure?

Answer 1

Known epileptic.
Full recovery.
Someone to monitor them.

Question 2

What is status epilepticus?

Answer 2

Seizure or series of seizures lasting more than 30 mins.

Question 3

What is a grand mal seizure?

Answer 3

Previous name for tonic-clinic seizure.

Question 4

What is the tonic phase of a seizure?

Answer 4

Body goes rigid..

Question 5

What is the clinic phase of a seizure?

Answer 5

Jerking movements of body.

Question 6

Which pts suffering convulsions need to be transported?

Answer 6

Serial convulsions 3 or more in an hour.
Eclamptic seizures.
No monitoring available.
First convulsions.

Question 7

With regard to seizures, what does JRCALC say about OPSs.

Answer 7

Do not force an OPA in, NPAs might be useful for seizures.