16 Questions
What equipment should be readily visible for immediate use for a client with a history of seizures, according to the text?
Oral airway, suction apparatus, clean gloves, and pillows
Why is it important to assess the client's seizure history as part of seizure precautions?
To anticipate the onset of seizures
What is the purpose of inspecting the client's environment for potential safety hazards?
To prevent clients from sustaining injury during seizures
Why should the bed be prepared with padded side rails, headboard, and placed in a low position for a client at risk of seizures?
To minimize risks associated with seizure activity
Why is it important to raise the side rails and add padding when a client is in bed during a seizure?
To protect the client's head from injury
What is the rationale behind turning the client on their side with the head flexed slightly forward during a seizure?
To prevent the tongue and dentures from blocking the airway
Why should a nurse avoid putting anything into a client's mouth during a seizure?
To prevent injury to the jaw
What is the main reason for staying with a client, timing the seizure duration, and observing skin color during and after a seizure?
To ensure adequate ventilation and airway protection
What is the rationale for inserting an oral airway between seizure activities?
To prevent the transmission of infection
Why is it important to use pillows/pads to protect the client during a seizure?
To avoid traumatic injury to the client
What should be recorded following a seizure according to the text?
Client's response and expected or unexpected outcomes
In what situation should CPR be initiated according to the text?
If breathing stops after the seizure
What is one precaution a client with seizures should take related to daily activities?
Avoid swimming without a knowledgeable family member present
Why should a client with seizures wear a medical alert bracelet?
To inform others about their seizure disorder
What is a recommended action for clients with seizures to improve their self-esteem?
Joining a support group like the Epilepsy Foundation
Why might children with frequent seizures need to wear helmets?
For protection during seizures
Test your knowledge on the steps and interventions for managing a client in a continual seizure state, including inserting oral airway, accessing O2 and suction equipment, and preparing for IV insertion. Understand the rationale behind these actions to ensure proper care.
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