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First Aid for Seizures

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What is the major potential complication for patients with epilepsy?

Chronic drug toxicity

Acute drug toxicity

Status epilepticus (correct)

Idiosyncratic skin reactions

What is the primary concern for nursing care immediately after a seizure?

Monitoring for chronic drug toxicity

Ensuring patient safety and airway clearance (correct)

Administering anticonvulsant medications

Assessing for gingival hyperplasia

What is the correct action to take to protect the head during a seizure?

Place a pad under the head to prevent injury (correct)

Put a helmet on the patient

Wrap the head with a towel

Cover the head with a blanket

Why should constrictive clothing be loosened during a seizure?

To prevent injury and allow breathing Signup and view all the answers

What is the appropriate nursing intervention to prevent aspiration after a seizure?

Turn the patient to one side Signup and view all the answers

Why is it advised not to restrain the patient during a seizure?

Restraint can result in injury due to strong contractions Signup and view all the answers

What is the rationale behind removing pillows and raising side rails if the patient is in bed during a seizure?

To prevent suffocation Signup and view all the answers

Why should any attempt to open clenched jaws or insert objects into the mouth be avoided during a seizure?

To prevent choking hazards and dental injuries Signup and view all the answers

How does an aura impact the management of a seizure?

It allows time for the patient to seek a safe, private place Signup and view all the answers

How does MRI contribute to the management of epilepsy?

By detecting structural lesions that may be causing seizures Signup and view all the answers

What role does SPECT play in managing epilepsy?

Identifying the epileptogenic zone in the brain Signup and view all the answers

Why should women with epilepsy who are at high risk be closely monitored during pregnancy?

To reduce the risk of congenital fetal anomalies Signup and view all the answers

What is a common side effect associated with anticonvulsant medications?

Osteoporosis Signup and view all the answers

Why should a person having a seizure not be held down or restrained?

To allow them to move freely and reduce the risk of injury Signup and view all the answers

What differentiates primary (idiopathic) epilepsy from secondary epilepsy?

Known cause Signup and view all the answers