Seizures

Question 1

Risk Factors

Answer 1

1) Metabolic disturbances
2) Alcohol and Drug withdrawal
3) High temperature

Question 2

Physical Assessment

Answer 2

1) Rigidity
2) Incontinence
3) Weakness
4) Contraction of muscles
5) Twitching around the eyes and mouth

Question 3

Complication

Answer 3

1) Injury
2) Status Epileptics
3) Brain damage

Question 4

Priority Nursing Diagnosis

Answer 4

Altered breathing pattern r/t weakness AEB low oxygen saturations

Question 5

Patient outcomes

Answer 5

1) Maintain an adequate airway
2) Preserve joint and muscle function

Question 6

Diagnostic/Finding

Answer 6

1) Physical exam
2) EEG
3) MRI
4) 2 unprovoked seizures more than 24 hours apart

Question 7

Treatment

Answer 7

1) Vagus nerve stimulator
2) Anticonvulsants
3) Keto diet
4) Biofeedback
5) Education about taking the medications exactly as prescribed

Question 8

Medication Used

Answer 8

1) Tegretol
2) Depakote
3) Dilantin

Question 9

Pathophysiology

Answer 9

Abnormal electrical activity of the brain