Deck 20: Seizures, Dizziness, and Fainting

Question 1

A seizure is an involuntary, sudden change in sensation, muscle activity and level of consciousness that results from:

A) too much sugar.
B) too much oxygen.
C) carpopedal spasms.
D) irritation or overactivity of brain cells.

Answer 1

irritation or overactivity of brain cells.

Question 2

Which of the following causes of seizures is a derangement in the body's chemistry?

A) toxic
B) metabolic
C) idiopathic
D) vascular

Answer 2

metabolic

Question 3

A seizure that usually occurs in young children in conjunction with a fever is:

A) degenerative.
B) febrile.
C) vascular.
D) metabolic.

Answer 3

febrile.

Question 4

A toxic seizure occurs as a direct consequence of:

A) an allergic reaction to drugs.
B) a previous injury to the brain.
C) an inflammation of the brain.
D) derangements in the body's chemistry.

Question 5

Most seizures last only as long as:

A) 1 to 2 minutes.
B) 2 to 5 minutes.
C) 5 to 10 minutes.
D) 10 to 20 minutes.

Question 6

Which of the following is not a cause of seizure(s)?

A) stroke
B) brain tumor
C) hypoglycemia
D) abdominal pain

Question 7

Which of the following is not one of the stages of a generalized tonic-clonic seizure?

A) the aura
B) autonomic discharge
C) the clonic phase
D) status epilepticus

Question 8

A seizure that begins with a blank stare, then progresses into chewing and random activity is a(n):

A) myoclonic seizure.
B) generalized seizure.
C) complex partial seizure.
D) atonic seizure.

Question 9

A seizure in which the legs of a child suddenly and temporarily collapse is a(n):

A) complex partial seizure.
B) simple partial seizure.
C) atonic seizure.
D) infantile seizure.

Question 10

The postictal phase of a generalized tonic-clonic seizure is characterized by:

A) hyperventilation and rapid heartbeat.
B) the victim slowly becomes responsive yet exhausted.
C) extreme muscle rigidity.
D) hallucinations.

Question 11

The phase of a generalized tonic-clonic seizure that lasts 15 to 20 seconds, where the victim loses consciousness and stops breathing, is called:

A) the clonic phase.
B) the hypertonic phase.
C) the tonic phase.
D) the postictal phase.

Question 12

In caring for a victim of a seizure, which of the following should not be performed?

A) failing to seek medical care for a first episode
B) supporting the victim
C) preventing injury
D) seeking medical care

Question 13

Which of the following is not appropriate first aid care for a victim of a seizure?

A) placing padding under the victim's head
B) removing eyeglasses and loosening tight clothing
C) turning the victim on his or her left side
D) putting something between the victim's teeth

Question 14

When performing a physical assessment on a seizure victim, which of the following should you not pay particular attention to?

A) the victim's mental status
B) signs of drug or alcohol abuse
C) fever
D) the victim's gender

Question 15

The number-one goal in caring for a victim who experiences status epilepticus is:

A) ventilation.
B) preventing injury.
C) immobilization.
D) determining blood glucose.

Question 16

Which one of the following is the best position for a victim of a seizure?

A) lying flat on the back
B) on the back with head slightly elevated
C) on the left side with face pointed downward
D) on the right side with the face pointed downward

Question 17

Which one of the following is not proper procedure when caring for a victim of a seizure?

A) restrain the victim to prevent injury
B) cover the victim with a blanket to preserve warmth
C) speak slowly and calmly in a normal tone of voice
D) ask bystanders to leave to keep the victim from becoming a spectacle

Question 18

Your neighbor collapses in the yard and has a generalized tonic-clonic seizure. Your first step in treating this victim is to:

A) activate 911.
B) move the victim to the driveway.
C) forcibly open the victim's mouth to secure an open airway.
D) place the victim on his back to monitor possible vomitus.

Question 19

A victim is having a generalized tonic-clonic seizure. He is a known diabetic and has not eaten all day. The seizure was most likely caused by:

A) low blood sugar.
B) stroke.
C) hyperthermia.
D) drug overdose.

Question 20

A man sitting on the park bench turns toward you and asks if you can "hear the chimes." He then suddenly has a generalized tonic-clonic seizure. The sound of chimes is an example of a(n):

A) hallucination.
B) aura.
C) fever.
D) headache.

Question 21

True vertigo involves:

A) light-headedness.
B) the feeling of being in a dream.
C) a hallucination of motion.
D) wooziness.

Question 22

Which one of the following is a sign or symptom of central vertigo?

A) nausea
B) facial droop
C) vomiting
D) pale, moist skin

Question 23

Which one of the following is not True about labyrinthine vertigo?

A) It occurs as a disturbance in the inner ear.
B) It is the most common type of vertigo.
C) It is characterized by nausea and a whirling sensation.
D) It is the most serious type of vertigo.

Question 24

All of the following are part of initial first aid care for victims of dizziness, except:

A) reassuring the victim.
B) conducting a thorough assessment.
C) treating for shock.
D) encouraging the victim to see a physician.

Question 25

A loss of consciousness that results when the brain is temporarily deprived of adequate oxygen is:

A) central vertigo.
B) syncope.
C) labyrinthine vertigo.
D) status epilepticus.

Question 26

All of the following may cause fainting, except:

A) severe emotion.
B) low blood sugar.
C) labyrinthine vertigo.
D) irregular heart rhythm.

Question 27

Another term for syncope is:

A) fainting.
B) vertigo.
C) dizziness.
D) status epilepticus.

Question 28

Do not allow a person who has fainted to:

A) eat or drink for 1 hour.
B) sit up immediately.
C) sleep for a while after.
D) take any medication.

Question 29

Neurological emergencies involving a disturbance in the chemical or electrical activity of the brain are generally more frightening than they are life threatening.

Question 30

A victim who passes from one seizure to another without first regaining consciousness presents a life-threatening medical emergency.

Question 31

It is the high degree of fever rather than how fast the temperature rises that causes a febrile seizure.

Question 32

An idiopathic seizure arises from a tumor on the brain.

Question 33

Fever is the most common cause of seizures in children under 5 years of age.

Question 34

While a victim is having a generalized seizure, you should insert a pencil between his/her teeth.

Question 35

Sudden, brief, massive muscle jerks that involve all or part of the body characterizes a myoclonic seizure.

Question 36

A complex partial seizure is also called a "drop attack."

Question 37

A physician should evaluate anyone who experiences a first-time seizure.

Question 38

Dizziness and fainting are not medical conditions, but symptoms of various diseases and injuries.

Question 39

The number-one goal in treating status epilepticus is ventilation.

Question 40

With proper first aid care you can lessen the duration of a seizure.

Question 41

Anyone who has more than one seizure needs to be seen in an emergency room.

Question 42

If a diabetic has a seizure, he or she does not need to be seen in an emergency room if he or she is under the current care of a physician.

Question 43

To care for a seizing victim, do whatever you can to protect the victim from hurting himself or herself.

Question 44

If a person feels faint, he/she should sit down or lie down.

Question 45

Another term for dizziness is vertigo.

Question 46

Labyrinthine vertigo is a disturbance in the inner eye.