Health: Health Emergencies: Seizures

It's not usually necessary to call 911 when someone has a seizure. True False

False

Students with epilepsy shouldn't participate in sports and other active classes. True False

False

Those who have seizures suffer from a chronic neurological disorder called epilepsy. True False

False

When assisting someone having a seizure, restrain their arms so they don't hurt themselves. True False

False

When helping someone during a seizure, put something in their mouth to prevent them from swallowing their tongue. True False

False

A seizure is a change in sensation, awareness or behavior brought about by an electrical disturbance in the brain. True False

True

If a student with an individualized health care plan experiences a non-convulsive seizure, minimal care is required. True False

True

If you become aware of students who are being bullied because of special health issues, you must address these concerns immediately with your school administrators. True False

True

Status epilepticus is seizure activity that lasts longer than five minutes or when seizures occur one right after the other in a short amount of time. True False

True

Students who suffer from chronic seizure activity may require educational modifications. True False

True

The electrical events that cause seizure symptoms occur in the brain. True False

True

__________ seizures affect the muscles and cause all or part of the body to go limp. A. atonic B. myoclonic C. tonic-clonic D. absence seizure

A. atonic

Which type of seizure originates on one side of the brain? A. focal onset B. generalized onset C. partial onset D. all of these

A. focal onset

The three major groups of seizures are: A. generalized onset, focal onset and unknown onset B. tonic-clonic, absence and atonic C. grand mal, petit mal and partial D. none of these

A. generalized onset, focal onset and unknown onset

Which type of seizure affects both sides of the brain? A. focal onset B. generalized onset C. partial onset D. all of these

B. generalized onset

__________ seizures involve brief jerks of a muscle or groups of muscles. A. atonic B. myoclonic C. tonic-clonic D. absence seizure

B. myoclonic

During a math lesson, Kari falls to the floor, starts shaking all over, and doesn't respond to your voice. You're not sure if she's had a seizure before. What should you do first? A. Note the start time the seizure started and wait calmly until it passes. B. Ask someone to run to the school office to see if Kari has an individualized health plan that says what to do in case of an emergency. C. Call 911 and note the time the seizure started.

C. Call 911 and note the time the seizure started.

In history class, David is staring off into space and not responding to your questions. You know his individualized health care plan addresses his chronic generalized absence seizures. What should you do next? A. Call 911 immediately. B. Tell another student to shake David's arm until he wakes up. C. Follow David's individualized plan instructions.

C. Follow David's individualized plan instructions.

Which of the following should you NOT do when a student is suffering a tonic-clonic seizure? A. loosen tight neckwear B. cushion their head C. hold their shoulders D. turn them on their side

C. hold their shoulders

In a(n) ___________ seizure the person loses consciousness, falls, stiffens and then jerks uncontrollably. A. atonic B. myoclonic C. tonic-clonic D. absence

C. tonic-clonic

People experiencing a(n) __________ seizure usually have a blank stare on their face, as if they're daydreaming, and are completely unaware of their surroundings. A. atonic B. myoclonic C. tonic-clonic D. absence seizure

D. absence seizure

Seizures are a common symptom of: A. very low blood sugar B. a neurological disorder C. alcohol withdrawal D. all of these

D. all of these

Which of the following proactive measures can teachers take to deal with seizures when they occur in the classroom? A. Review their health care plans so that you can be prepared to assist them in an emergency. B. Document seizure activity. C. Let substitutes and other staff in contact with the student know what to do in the event of a seizure. D. all of these

D. all of these