Seizure Precautions

Question 1

True or false ??? You should mark the time and note client behavior.

Answer 1

True

Question 2

Should you restrain a client for safety during seizure??

Answer 2

No, do not restrain

Question 3

What should you do to a client during a seizure ?

Answer 3

Turn head to side

Lie bed flat

Pad head with pillow

Question 4

Should you put anything in the client’s mouth to prevent the client from swallowing his/her tongue?

Answer 4

No , never do this

Question 5

If your client is having a seizure , what is the main goal ?

Answer 5

To keep the client safe

Question 6

The prodromal phase

Answer 6

The prodromal phase is the period with warning signs that precede the seizure (before the aural phase).

Question 7

The aural phase

Answer 7

The aural phase is the period before the seizure when the client may experience visual or other sensory changes. Not all clients experience or can recognize a prodromal or aural phase before the seizure.

Question 8

The ictal phase

Answer 8

The ictal phase is the period of active seizure activity.

Question 9

postictal phase

Answer 9

During the postictal phase, the client may experience confusion while recovering from the seizure. The client may also experience a headache.