What is the priority intervention for a patient experiencing a tonic-clonic (grand mal) seizure?
a. Place a padded tongue blade in the patient's mouth to prevent biting the tongue.
b. Start a saline lock to administer IV antiseizure medication.
c. Attach pads to the bedside rails to protect the patient from injury.
d. Monitor for and keep the patient's airway open.
Question 2
Which action is most important to perform for a patient during a simple partial seizure?
a. Administering the prescribed antiseizure drug
b. Record timing the duration of the seizure
c. Inserting a padded tongue blade
d. Applying oxygen by mask
The medical assistant escorts the patient into the examination room.
An example of a medical history sheet to list patient problems.
Patient Physical Status Classification