Which of the following types of seizures may be difficult to ...

[KimWrice]

Which of the following types of seizures may be difficult to detect?
 
  a. Absence
  b. Generalized
  c. Simple partial
  d. Complex partial

Question 2

An important nursing intervention when caring for a child who is experiencing a seizure would be to:
 
  a. describe and record the seizure activity observed.
  b. restrain the child when seizure occurs to prevent bodily harm.
  c. place a tongue blade between the teeth if they become clenched.
  d. suction the child during a seizure to prevent aspiration.

[braelync]

Answer to Question 1

ANS: A
Absence seizures may go unrecognized because little change occurs in the child's behavior during the seizure. Generalized, simple partial, and complex partial seizures all have clinical manifestations that are observable.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: A
When a child is having a seizure, the priority nursing care is observation of the child and seizure. The nurse then describes and records the seizure activity. The child should not be restrained, and nothing should be placed in the child's mouth. This may cause injury. To prevent aspiration, if possible, the child should be placed on the side, facilitating drainage.