Basics of Seizures
A Seizure happens when there is a sudden abnormal activity in this organ.
The brain
Keep this piece of padded equipment on the bed for at-risk patients
Padded side rails
The FIRST action is to do this when a patient is having a seizure.
Stay with the patient and call for help
Patient may enter this confused state after a seizure.
post-ictal phase
Never place this in the patient's mouth during a seizure.
A patient may have this early warning sign before a seizure, such as a smell or feeling.
An aura
This oxygen tool should be available at the bedside.
ambu bag
How should you position a patient during a seizure?
On their side.
Check this vital sign first because breathing may be slow or irregular
respiratory rate
Do NOT attempt to do this to the patient's limbs during convulsions.
Restrain or hold them down
These two types of seizures include "generalized" and "focal."
Seizure classifications
This suction device must remain plugged in and ready for airway protection.
oral suction (Yankauer)
If the patient is standing when a seizure begins, what do you do to protect them.
gently guide them to the floor.
Immediately after a seizure the PCT should do what
stay with the patient
Do NOT attempt to give the patient this during a seizure
When documenting a seizure this is the most important thing to record (besides safety actions)
the start and end time of the seizure
Removing these items from the patient's environment helps prevent injury.
Sharp, Hard, or cluttered objects
Support this part of the patient's body to prevent injury.
The head
Oral suction may be used after a seizure only when the patient shows this need.
inability to manage secretions
You should NOT leave the patient during or right after a seizure. Name two ways to get help
staff assist button, yell, call
This condition is when a seizure lasts longer than 5 minutes or seizures happen back-to-back
Status epilepticus
Keeping the bed in the lowest position with wheels locked.
type and location of muscle movement
Reporting these three details to the nurse is crucial after every seizure
duration, behaviors observed, and injuries
This action should NOT be done because it can block the airway
Keeping pillows in the bed after seizure begins