PATIENT QUALITY AND SAFETY

Question 1

a single temporary event that consists of uncontrolled electrical neuronal discharge of
the brain that interrupts normal brain function

Answer 1

Seizure

Question 2

also called
focal) involve electrical discharges from one area of the brain.

Answer 2

Partial seizures

Question 3

seizures
affect the whole brain.

Answer 3

Generalized

Question 4

are devices used to reduce or prevent physical activity of a client or a part of the body
when the client is unable to remove the device.

Answer 4

Restraints

Question 5

“use of an intervention or device that hinders the client from moving or
restricts the individual from contact with his or her body

Answer 5

Physical

Question 6

using a medication to control behavior or to restrict the client’s freedom of
movement and is not a standard treatment for the client’s medical or
psychologic condition

Answer 6

chemial

Question 7

involuntary confinement of a cli- ent alone in a room or area from which the
client is physically prevented from le

Answer 7

Seclusion

Question 8

a type of seizure

Answer 8

Convulsion

Question 9

numerous days of seizure

Answer 9

Epilepsy