Answer to Question 1
B
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A Incorrect. Getting the child onto a stretcher would not be the safest action.
B Correct. When ambulating a child who begins to have a seizure, it is necessary to ease the child to the floor and to turn the child onto his or her side. Turning the head to the side prevents secretions from pooling in the mouth.
C Incorrect. While obtaining a set of baseline vitals should be initiated once the child is stabilized, it would be most important to protect the child's airway.
D Incorrect. Putting a pillow under the child's head would not prevent the pooling of secretions in the mouth and, therefore, is not recommended.
Answer to Question 2
B
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A Incorrect. A padded tongue blade should not be inserted between the child's teeth.
B Correct. For the child with tonic/clonic seizures, it is necessary to ensure a patent airway. This is best accomplished by performing the jaw thrust. If available, oxygen should be administered because of the impaired gas exchange associated with diaphragmatic muscle rigidity.
C Incorrect. It would not be indicated to restrain or hold the child down.
D Incorrect. The benzodiazepines should be administered by intravenous method.
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