Pediatric Neurological Seizures

Question 1

A seizure is caused by a malfunction of the brains ________ system. It is determined by its site of origin this is the number one neurological dysfunction in children.

Answer 1

Electrical

Question 2

Seizures occur with a large variety of Central Nervous System conditions. Name the top 10 causes of seizures?

Answer 2

1. Immaturity of the CNS
2. Fevers
3. Infections Ex. Meningitis
4. Neoplasms
5. Cerebral Anoxia
6. Brain Injuries / Damage
7. Cerebral Palsy
8. Metabolic Disorders Ex.
9. Shaken Baby Syndrome
10. Unknown Causes

Question 3

When an 18 month old patient has a seizure the nursing priority is to protect the patient from _____.

Answer 3

harm