Syncope
A result of the involuntary nervous system malfunctioning due to stress
Vasovagal Syncope
What is the most common position to place the patient in to manage syncope?
Trendelenburg
This occurs as a sudden discharge of electrical energy somewhere in the central nervous system, caused by an imbalance among the neurons of the brain
Seizure
Metabolic disorder as a result of insufficient or complete lack of insulin?
Diabetes
True/False: Postural hypotension results in loss of consciousness caused by underlying physiological problem
True
Loss of consciousness caused by decreased blood flow to the brain
Syncope
True/False: Once placed in the Trendelenburg position the patient should recover quickly.
True
More than one seizure that is unprovoked
What must be present in the body for glucose to enter the cells and provide energy?
Insulin
What is the number one protocol for preventing postural hypotension?
Raise the chair slightly while pausing a few minutes in between before reaching upright position.
True/False: Syncope occurs most often when the patient is in the supine position
False- it happens more often in the upright position
What is the second step in managing syncope?
Open the airway using head tilt/chin lift.
Dilantin, a common seizure medication can cause what oral side effects?
Gingival hyperplasia
Which type of diabetes is considered insuin dependent?
Type I
Why are gran mal seizures referred to as tonic-clonic seizures?
Due to the body movements made during this type of seizure
Name 3 symptoms of presyncope
pale skin color, cold sweat, dizzy, nauseated, decrease in BP, rapid increase in the pulse
This item can be cracked and placed quickly under the patient's nose to stimulate breathing
Ammonia capsule
Which of the following are predisposing factors of epilepsy?
A) Trauma to the brain
B) Genetics
C) Brain tumors
D) Certain medications
All of these
Type II diabetes can be controlled how?
Diet, exercise, and an oral hypoglycemic (medication).
The prodromal phase of a seizure is also called _____ and occurs when?
Aura phase, the period before the actual seizure starts
Which of the following are signs of syncope:
A) Loss of consciousness
B) Death-like appearance
C) Shallow breathing
D) Increased BP
E) Thready pulse
A, B, C, and E
True/False: It is important to raise the chair slowly after a syncopal episode.
True
What is the most common seizure?
Which seizure is the most life threatening?
Grand mal
Status epilepticus
What are the three signs of hyperglycemia?
Polydipsia, polyphagia, and polyuria
Petit mal seizure is also called _____, why?
Absence seizure, because it best describes what happens during the seizure