Seizures and Epilepsy

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What is the term used to describe a temporary disturbance in the electrical activity of the brain?

  • Seizure (correct)
  • Convulsion
  • Stroke
  • Epilepsy

What is the term used to describe a disorder characterized by 2 or more recurring seizures?

  • Stroke
  • Convulsion
  • Seizure disorder
  • Epilepsy (correct)

What is a common symptom of a stroke?

  • Weakness/paralysis on one side of the face/body (correct)
  • Nausea/vomiting
  • Intense headache
  • Head injury

What is a possible cause of a build-up of pressure on the brain?

<p>Head injury (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the term used to describe abnormal involuntary contraction of muscles?

<p>Convulsion (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a common symptom of epilepsy?

<p>Seizure (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the first step in managing a head injury casualty?

<p>Check for response, use A.V.P.U. to determine level of response. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a possible symptom of cerebral compression?

<p>Deteriorating level of consciousness (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a possible cause of unequal pupil size?

<p>Head injury (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the term used to describe a blockage of blood flow to the brain?

<p>Stroke (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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