Seizures Flashcards
What are Seizures
abnormal electrical activity in the brain that causes a sudden change in consciousness and/or behavior
What triggers Seizures
- fatigue, stress
- flashing lights
- caffeine
What is a tonic episode of a Seizures
the muscles stiffen, and there is a loss of consciousness
What is a clonic episode of a Seizures
1-2 min of jerking of the extremity
What is postictal phase of a Seizures
Presence of confusion, sleepiness, agitation
What is a absence Seizures
loss of consciousness for a few seconds, resembles day dreaming
What is a myoclonic Seizures
brief jerking of extremities
What is atonic Seizures
loss of muscle tone
What does atonic Seizures often result in
falling
How can you diagnose a Seizures
EEG
What medications treat Seizures
antiepileptics
Nursing care during a Seizures
- lower pt to bed or floor
- turn the pt on their side
- loosen restrictive clothing
- note the onset and duration
What to NOT do during a Seizures
- put something into the pt’s mouth
- restrain the pt
What to do post Seizures
- check V/S
- check neurological status
- reorient
- determine possible trigger
What should be implemented in a Seizures patient
seizure precaution
