Fy 16 Epilepsy Monitoring Unit Competency Exam

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1. Which assessment is not part of the neurological checks for the patient with a seizure disorder?

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Mosby, Neurological Assessments

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Fy 16 Epilepsy Monitoring Unit Competency Exam - Quiz

This is a written exam that will evaluate the health care personnel knowledge of how to appropriately care for the patient on the epilepsy monitoring unit

2. Nurse Maria walks into her patient's room and finds him actively seizing (non-convulsive). What is the first thing she should do?

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Patient's Safety is always first

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3. CPR will be initiated and a Code Blue will be called if breathing does not resume after convulsions end

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If breathing does not resume after convulsions end, CPR will be initiated and a Code Blue will be called. This means that if a person stops breathing after experiencing convulsions, medical professionals will perform CPR (cardiopulmonary resuscitation) to try to revive them. Additionally, a Code Blue, which is a hospital emergency code, will be called to alert the medical team and initiate a rapid response to the situation. Therefore, the statement is true.

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4. If a generalized tonic-clonic seizure last longer than_____, I should call a Rapid Response.

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According to Clinical Guidelines for Patients Undergoing Epilepsy Monitoring if a patient is experiencing GTC >5minutes, activate Rapid Response

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5. The Registered Nurse is responsible for connecting the patient to the EEG and disconnecting patient from the EEG equipment upon admission and discharge.

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The EEG Technician is responsible for connecting the patient to the EEG and disconnecting patient from the EEG equipment upon admission and discharge.

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6. In the event the death of an Epilepsy Monitoring Unit patient occurs, the nurse designated to provide care to the deceased patient will contact the attending neurologist as well as inform the family of the event.

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The family should be informed of the event by the attending physician

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7. Why do we need video EEG monitoring? (Check all that apply)

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Video EEG monitoring is necessary for several reasons. Firstly, it helps to identify and characterize seizures, allowing healthcare professionals to accurately diagnose and treat the patient. Secondly, it assists in localizing the origin of seizures, which is important for determining the most effective treatment approach. Lastly, video EEG monitoring is considered the gold standard in providing a diagnosis of psychogenic non-epileptic seizures (PNES), which are seizures that are not caused by abnormal brain activity.

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8. On admission, items to ensure that are in the patient's room and functioning are (check all that apply)

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Patient is not required to have a sitter but they are encouraged to bring a family member or friend with them. The EMU room has a video recorder in place to record all events.

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9. The Registered Nurse assigned to patients on the Epilepsy Monitoring Unit is responsible for the following: (Check all that apply)

Explanation

Refer to clinical guidelines page 4

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10. If you walk into the room while a patient is seizing, list the following nursing interventions (1-5)

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Epilepsy Center of Excellence

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Which assessment is not part of the neurological checks for the...
Nurse Maria walks into her patient's room and finds...
CPR will be initiated and a Code Blue will be called if breathing does...
If a generalized tonic-clonic seizure last longer than_____, I should...
The Registered Nurse is responsible for connecting the...
In the event the death of an Epilepsy Monitoring Unit patient occurs,...
Why do we need video EEG monitoring? (Check all that apply)
On admission, items to ensure that are in the patient's room and...
The Registered Nurse assigned to patients on the Epilepsy...
If you walk into the room while a patient is seizing, list the...
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