Seizures

Question 1

What are Seizures

Answer 1

abnormal electrical activity in the brain that causes a sudden change in consciousness and/or behavior

Question 2

What triggers Seizures

Answer 2

• fatigue, stress
• flashing lights
• caffeine

Question 3

What is a tonic episode of a Seizures

Answer 3

the muscles stiffen, and there is a loss of consciousness

Question 4

What is a clonic episode of a Seizures

Answer 4

1-2 min of jerking of the extremity

Question 5

What is postictal phase of a Seizures

Answer 5

Presence of confusion, sleepiness, agitation

Question 6

What is a absence Seizures

Answer 6

loss of consciousness for a few seconds, resembles day dreaming

Question 7

What is a myoclonic Seizures

Answer 7

brief jerking of extremities

Question 8

What is atonic Seizures

Answer 8

loss of muscle tone

Question 9

What does atonic Seizures often result in

Answer 9

falling

Question 10

How can you diagnose a Seizures

Answer 10

EEG

Question 11

What medications treat Seizures

Answer 11

antiepileptics

Question 12

Nursing care during a Seizures

Answer 12

• lower pt to bed or floor
• turn the pt on their side
• loosen restrictive clothing
• note the onset and duration

Question 13

What to NOT do during a Seizures

Answer 13

• put something into the pt’s mouth

- restrain the pt

Question 14

What to do post Seizures

Answer 14

• check V/S
• check neurological status
• reorient
• determine possible trigger

Question 15

What should be implemented in a Seizures patient

Answer 15

seizure precaution