9.4 Flashcards
1
Q
What should patients with seizures be asked about?
A
- sequence of events
- character of symptoms
- presence of aura
- level of consciousness
- automatisms
- muscle tone
- Relationship of seizure to time of day, meals, fatigue, emotional stress, or activity before attack should be recorded
- frequency of seizure activity
- medications taken
2
Q
Pertinent pain data include:
A
- onset
- quality
- intensity
- location
- path of the pain
3
Q
What HPI is pertinent for Seizures/Convulsions?
A
- Pain
- Gait
- Weakness/paresthesia
- Tremor
- Past Med Hx
- Family Hx
- Social Hx
4
Q
What is the Grading Scale for Reflexes
A
- Very brisk
- Brisk
- Normal
- Minimal
- Absent
