Epilepsy

Question 1

A finite event, alteration in neurological function, limiting, not formal and may not know cause
this is defined as
a. seizure
b. epilepsy

Answer 1

seizure

Question 2

A chronic disorder of various causes characterized by recurrent seizures caused by excessive electric discharges of a large number of neurons

a. epilepsy
b. seizure

Answer 2

epilepsy

Question 3

This is recurrent, unprovoked, formal and if at least 2 unprovoked or reflex seizures within 24 hours

a. seizure
b. epilepsy

Answer 3

epilepsy

Question 4

spots of light in the visual field can be defined as

Answer 4

aura

Question 5

This type of seizure is local onset, abnormal discharge arises in a portion of one hemisphere and may spread to other parts of the brain, in any lobe

a. epilepsy
b. focal seizure
c. dyscognitive focal seizure
d. generalized seizure

Answer 5

focal seizure

Question 6

Focal seizures are in what lobe?

Answer 6

any lobe

Question 7

Sensory symptoms of paresthesias, numbness, vertigo, auditory hallucinations, unformed visual hallucinations, conscious not depressed suggest

a. epilepsy
b. focal seizure
c. dyscognitive focal seizure
d. generalized seizure

Answer 7

focal seizure

Question 8

This is a sensation march from arm to leg

Answer 8

jacksonion march

Question 9

Jacksonion march, involuntary jerking, atonia, akinesia can suggest

a. epilepsy
b. focal seizure
c. dyscognitive focal seizure
d. generalized seizure

Answer 9

focal seizure

Question 10

Alteration of consciousness a major factor, bilateral hemispheric involvement, mumbling, random walking, head turning or pulling at clothing can suggest

a. epilepsy
b. focal seizure
c. dyscognitive focal seizure
d. generalized seizure

Answer 10

dyscognitive focal seizures

Question 11

Motor tasks are completed awkwardly, it lasts about a minute, confusion and disorientation lasts several minutes

a. epilepsy
b. focal seizure
c. dyscognitive focal seizure
d. generalized seizure

Answer 11

dyscognitive focal seizures

Question 12

Not localized onset, broad and widespread, bilateral hemisphere involvement brain shows diffuse EEG abnormalities

a. epilepsy
b. focal seizure
c. dyscognitive focal seizure
d. generalized seizure

Answer 12

generalized seizure

Question 13

This seizure is associated with preservation of consciousness, unilateral hemisphere involvement, with focal motor symptoms

a. complex partial seizure
b. tonic clinic seizure
c. generalized absence seizure
d. simple partial seizure

Answer 13

simple partial seizure

Question 14

This seizure includes an alteration or total loss of consciousness, autonomic behaviors without control may manifest, mumbling, head turning or pulling at clothing

a. complex partial seizure
b. tonic clinic seizure
c. generalized absence seizure
d. simple partial seizure

Answer 14

complex partial seizure

Question 15

This seizure has sudden cessation of ongoing conscious activity, minor convulsive muscular activity or loss of postural control, begin diffusely and involve both hemispheres, unaware of loss of conscious control

a. complex partial seizure
b. tonic clinic seizure
c. generalized absence seizure
d. simple partial seizure

Answer 15

generalized absence seizure (Peit mal)

Question 16

A sudden, brief, single or repetitive muscle contractions involving one body part or entire body, myoclonic jerks of small movements of face or hands to massive bilateral spasms

a. complex partial seizure
b. tonic clinic seizure
c. generalized absence seizure
d. simple partial seizure

Answer 16

myoclonic seizures

Question 17

this type of seizure can occur shortly after walking or while falling asleep

a. complex partial seizure
b. tonic clinic seizure
c. generalized absence seizure
d. simple partial seizure

Answer 17

myoclonic seizures

Question 18

An atypical seizure, mild, short, total loss of control, sudden loss of consciousness and falls, rigidity phase, jerking movements

a. complex partial seizure
b. tonic clinic seizure
c. generalized absence seizure
d. simple partial seizure

Answer 18

tonic-clonic seizures (grand mal)

Question 19

This seizure can involve bowel and bladder control may be lost, altered speech and changes in mood

a. complex partial seizure
b. tonic clinic seizure
c. generalized absence seizure
d. simple partial seizure

Answer 19

tonic-clonic seizures

Question 20

What are the potential causes of seizures?

Answer 20

changes in hormonal level 
head trauma 
intracranial mass
CNS infection 
cerebral vascular disorders 
toxic substances or poisons 
congential brain defects
hypoxia 
degenerative brain disorders 
pneumonia

Question 21

What are the potential triggers of seizures?

Answer 21

stress
poor nutrition 
missed medication 
skipped meals 
flickering lights 
illness 
lack of sleep 
emotions 
heat and humidity

Question 22

This phase of a seizure is when the body becomes rigid, may cry and become cynatoic, jaw fixed and hands clenched

a. clonic phase
b. tonic phase

Answer 22

tonic phase

Question 23

this phase of a seizure begins with rhythmic, jerky contractions and relaxation of all muscles especially limbs, biting of tongue, lips or inside of the mouth, saliva blown from mouth and froth appearing on lips

a. clonic phase
b. tonic phase

Answer 23

clonic phase