A petit mal seizure - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

West Coast EMT Block 3 (Answered 100% Correctly) A 40-year-old patient without a history of seizures experiences a generalized (tonic-clonic) seizure. The LEAST likely cause of this seizure is: a epilepsy b a brain tumor c intracraniular bleeding a A patient who is experiencing aphasia is: a right hemisphere stroke b unable to produce or understand speech. c usually concoius with slurred speach b A patient who is possibly experiencing a stroke is NOT eligible for thrombolytic (f...

A 40-year-old patient without a history of seizures experiences a generalized (tonic-clonic) seizure. The LEAST likely cause of this seizure is: a epilepsy b a brain tumor c intracraniular bleeding - ANSWER-a A patient who is experiencing aphasia is: a right hemisphere stroke b unable to produce or understand speech. c usually concoius with slurred speach - ANSWER-b A patient who is possibly experiencing a stroke is NOT eligible for thrombolytic (fibrinolytic) therapy if he or she:...

Sport First Aid and Safety Questions and Answers Graded A What causes an insulin reaction? High levels of insulin, which may result from medications taken to control blood glucose levels What quick first aid care can you provide to help minimize an insulin reaction? (5) 1) Remove the athlete from all activity. 2) Give the athletes sugar, candy, pop, or fruit juice. 3) Get emergency medical assistant (if doesn't recover). 4) Monitor breathing and give CPR if needed. 5) Inform parent/guardian. ...

West Coast EMT Block 3 exam with correct answers A 40-year-old patient without a history of seizures experiences a generalized (tonic-clonic) seizure. The LEAST likely cause of this seizure is: a epilepsy b a brain tumor c intracraniular bleeding -Correct Answer-a A patient who is experiencing aphasia is: a right hemisphere stroke b unable to produce or understand speech. c usually concoius with slurred speach -Correct Answer-b A patient who is possibly experiencing a stroke is NO...

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A 40-year-old patient without a history of seizures experiences a generalized (tonic-clonic) seizure. The LEAST likely cause of this seizure is: a epilepsy b a brain tumor c intracraniular bleeding - a A patient who is experiencing aphasia is: a right hemisphere stroke b unable to produce or understand speech. c usually concoius with slurred speach - b A patient who is possibly experiencing a stroke is NOT eligible for thrombolytic (fibrinolytic) therapy if he or she: a has bleeding w...

statements about cerebellar astrocytomas - correct answerA - They typically arise from the lateral cerebellum B - Juvenile pilocytic astrocytoma is the most common form of cerebellar astrocytoma C - Children with von Hippel-Lindau Disease have an increased incidence of cerebellar hemangioblastomas D - Complete surgical resection is associated with improved outcomes and cures in most patients Which of the following tests is best suited for determining degree and nature of cognitive im...

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FISDAP MEDICAL PRACTICE EXAM Questions and Verified Answers (2024 / 2025)/ A+ GRADE.1. The pneumonic TICLS stand still for what? ANS Tone Interactivnss Consalability 2. Treatment for a PT with GI bleeding includes ANS 2 L fluid bolus infusion in adults, 20 ml/kg in children. High flow 02 and pneumatic anti-shock garments should be considered 3. Signs and symptoms of an upper GI bleed ANS A black, tarry stool(melena) often indicates an upper GI bleed 4. Preexisting conditions for HHNK ANS...

Seizures are a symptom of an abnormality in the nerve cells of the brain. A seizure is a brief period of abnormal electrical activity in these nerve centers. Seizures may be convulsive (i.e. accompanied by violent, involuntary muscle contractions) or non-convulsive. Patients may report an aura prior to having a seizure. Seizure Disorders - Symptoms of an abnormality in the nerve centers of the brain - Chronic and recurrent seizures point to epilepsy 2 broad categories of seizure disorders: Gen...