Patient Safety (Chapter 27)

Question 1

Aura

Answer 1

bright light, smell or taste, frequently reported before experiencing a seizure

Question 2

FDA

Answer 2

Food and Drug Administration: federal agency responsible for the enforcement of federal regulations regarding foods, drugs and cosmetics

Question 3

Immunization

Answer 3

injection of a small amount of weakened or dead organism of modified toxins from an organism into the body

Question 4

Pathogen

Answer 4

Any microorganism capable of producing disease

Question 5

Poison

Answer 5

Any substance that impairs health or destroys life when ingested, inhaled or absorbed by the human body

Question 6

Pollutant

Answer 6

A harmful chemical or waste material discharged into the water, soil or air

Question 7

Restraint

Answer 7

Any manual method, physical or mechanical device, material or equipment that immobilizes or reduces the ability of a patient to move his or her arms, legs, body or head freely.

Question 8

Seizure

Answer 8

A hyperexcitation and disorderly discharge of neurons in the brain leading to sudden, violent, involuntary series of muscle contractions.

Question 9

Seizure precautions

Answer 9

All nursing interventions to protect the patient from traumatic injury, position for adequate ventilation and drainage of oral secretions, and provide privacy and support following a seizure

Question 10

Status epilepticus

Answer 10

State of a patient prone to seizures, indicated by prolonged or repeated seizures.