Quiz 8 –
Chapter 13 & Chapter 11
Chapter 13
1. ________ specifically refer(s) to involuntary, violent spasms of the large skeletal
muscles of the face, neck, arms, and legs.
A. Epilepsy
B. Anticonvulsant
C. Seizures
D. Convulsions
2. A disturbance of electrical activity in the brain that can affect consciousness, motor
activity, and sensation is known as:
A. Seizure.
B. Epilepsy.
C. Dystonia.
D. Convulsion.
3. Which of the following is not a known cause of seizures?
A. Hypertension
B. Hypoglycemia
C. Ingestion of poison
D. Meningitis
4. The nurse is admitting a client to the labor and delivery unit. While obtaining the
assessment data, the client informs the nurse she has had high blood pressure since
week 32 of this pregnancy. Upon assessment, the nurse finds 2+ edema. The client
relates that she has an occasional headache. Before the nurse leaves the room, the
client begins to have a seizure. What pregnancy disorder is this client experiencing?
A. HELLP
B. Posteclampsia
C. Pre-eclampsia
D. Eclampsia
5. The nurse is caring for a client who has been diagnosed with complex partial
seizures. Which of the following symptoms would the client be likely to experience with
a complex partial seizure? Select all that apply.
A. Seizure is preceded by an aura.
B. A period of brief confusion and somnolence following the seizure
C. The client stumbles and falls for no apparent reason.
D. The client experiences alternating contraction and relaxation of muscles.