Febrile Seizures

Question 1

Seizures in children older than 3 years

Answer 1

Febrile Seizures

Question 2

seizures associated with higher fever

Answer 2

febrile seizures

Question 3

febrile seizures are associated with what temperature

Answer 3

high fever (102 °F to 104°F [39.9°C to 40.0°C])

Question 4

Such seizures may occur after what

Answer 4

live vaccines because these most commonly produce fevers.

Question 5

Febrile seizures is usually a generalized what pattern

Answer 5

tonic-clonic pattern

Question 6

The tonic-clonic pattern of the seizures lasts for

Answer 6

15-20 seconds

Question 7

The seizure only lasts for

Answer 7

1 to 2 minutes or less

Question 8

The febrile seizure is due to

Answer 8

sudden spike in temperature, not a gradual incline.

Question 9

Febrile seizures are managed with

Answer 9

antipyretic medication and proper dosing

Question 10

risk factor for reoccurence of a febrile seizure

Answer 10

*family history
*younger age at onset of first seizure

Question 11

Therapeutic management for febrile seizures:

Answer 11

*caution parents not to apply alcohol or cold water as extreme cooling causes shock to an immature nervous system
*Parents should not give oral medications because child will be in post-ictal state and they may aspirate
*put cool washcloths on the child’s forehead, axillary, and groin areas.

Question 12

At the healthcare facility, a _________ will be performed to rule out meningitis

Answer 12

lumbar puncture