Epilepsy And Seizures Overview (CA)
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- 1.
Not all seizures are epileptic in origin. Which is NOT considered a cause of seizures:
- A.
Diabetes
- B.
Febrile
- C.
Fainting spells
- D.
Drugs and alcohol
Correct Answer
C. Fainting spells -
- 2.
Epilepsy is most common in middle-aged adults:
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
B. False -
- 3.
Which is a cause of Epilepsy:
- A.
Head trauma
- B.
Infectious diseases
- C.
Genetics
- D.
All choices are correct
Correct Answer
D. All choices are correct -
- 4.
With proper treatment, ___% can improve seizure control.
- A.
60-70%
- B.
70-80%
- C.
50-60%
- D.
90-100%
Correct Answer
A. 60-70% -
- 5.
Which is NOT a seizure trigger:
- A.
Menstrual cycles
- B.
Irregular sleep patterns
- C.
Consumption of alcohol & recreational drugs
- D.
Weight loss
Correct Answer
D. Weight loss -
- 6.
The Grand Mal seizure is characterized by:
- A.
Sudden cry and rigidity or stiffening of body
- B.
Convulsions and loss of bladder control
- C.
Shallow breathing and blue skin
- D.
All choices are correct
Correct Answer
D. All choices are correct -
- 7.
Not all seizures are convulsive.
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
A. True -
- 8.
Which is not a characteristic of the Absence or Petit Mal seizure:
- A.
Blank stare lasting a few seconds
- B.
Brief lapses of consciousness
- C.
Possible rapid eye blinking or chewing movements
- D.
Stiffening of the body
Correct Answer
D. Stiffening of the body -
- 9.
Which of the following was not addressed when considering home safety for someone with epilepsy or seizures:
- A.
Bicycle safety
- B.
Epilepsy medical alert
- C.
Cooking
- D.
First aid kits
Correct Answer
D. First aid kits -
- 10.
A Psychosocial aspect that is affected by Epilepsy:
- A.
Employment
- B.
Relationships
- C.
Driving
- D.
All choices are correct
Correct Answer
D. All choices are correct -
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